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Job Reference: schooltalent/TP/33365/1997
Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are currently recruiting for a Finance Administrator to join The Mary Erskine School on a full-time, fixed-term basis from August 2025 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks), initially on a six-month contract with the possibility of extension. The role is full-time, working 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm) with a salary range of £29,226 - £32,001 per annum.
The purpose of the role is to check and process all cash transactions, including direct debits and faster payments. The Finance Administrator also manages credit cards in issue, petty cash transactions, and is responsible for processing expense claims.
The successful candidate will have experience in financial administration and accounts receivable roles, including working with multiple budget holders and handling both internal and external clients. They will be proficient in accounting systems, double-entry bookkeeping, and managing tasks such as posting journals, processing payments, and completing reconciliations. Strong communication skills and the ability to multitask with attention to detail are essential.
To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided.
ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate must demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Staff are offered a range of benefits including: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family-friendly policies, access to the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, and membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, which offers discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations.
Values
We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modeling behaviors aligned with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.
ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.
All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people; therefore, all posts are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The closing date for applications is 12 pm on Thursday, 31 July 2025. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 4 August 2025.
About ESMS
Welcome to ESMS, a vibrant family of independent schools for ages 3-18 in Edinburgh. We offer a co-educational nursery and junior school, single-sex but closely twinned secondary education, and a co-educational sixth form. We pride ourselves on a holistic approach to education, emphasizing opportunities outside the classroom, including over 300 clubs and societies, sports, music, drama, outdoor education, trips, and community involvement, all designed to help students discover talents, learn, explore, have fun, and make friends.
Our Vision
To empower learners through innovative approaches and transformative experiences, cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. We aim to inspire students to dream big, set ambitious goals, and surpass expectations, ensuring every child can excel and achieve a fulfilling, successful life.
Our Mission
To develop resilient, accomplished, and values-driven students equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to lead full, happy lives and shape a better world.
Aims
* Offer outstanding, well-rounded education to a diverse group of children
* Build strong relationships to help children feel happy, safe, and secure
* Provide a wide range of activities outside the classroom to develop talents
* Inspire children to aim high and achieve academically
* Encourage children to seize and embrace challenges
* Inspire teachers to foster a love of learning
* Help children develop confidence to use their voices
* Embed character through our five values to develop good hearts and decision-making skills
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