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Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are recruiting for a Finance Administrator to join The Mary Erskine School on a full-time, fixed-term basis from August 2025 (subject to checks). The role is full-time, working 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm) with a salary range of £29,226 - £32,001 per annum.
The role involves checking and processing all cash transactions, including direct debits and faster payments. The Finance Administrator manages credit cards, petty cash transactions, and processes expense claims.
The ideal candidate will have experience in financial administration and accounts receivable, working with multiple budget holders and handling internal and external clients. Proficiency in accounting systems, double-entry bookkeeping, posting journals, processing payments, and reconciliations is required. Strong communication skills and the ability to multitask with attention to detail are essential.
For more details, please access the provided job description.
Note: ESMS cannot sponsor international workers for this role. International applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Benefits include: holiday allowance, sick pay, family policies, access to swimming pool and fitness room, and discounts at various retail and entertainment locations.
Values
We seek individuals embodying ESMS values: Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity, aligned with our pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.
All applicants must undergo safeguarding checks, including child protection screening and Disclosure Scotland. Due to the nature of the role, all posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Enquiries should be directed to the ESMS Recruitment Team at [emailprotected].
Closing date: 12pm, Thursday, 31 July 2025. Interviews in the week commencing 4 August 2025.
About ESMS
ESMS is a vibrant family of independent schools in Edinburgh, offering education from ages 3-18, including nursery, junior, secondary, and sixth form. We emphasize holistic education with opportunities beyond the classroom, including clubs, sports, arts, outdoor activities, and community involvement.
Our Vision
To empower learners through innovative, transformative experiences, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, helping students excel and lead fulfilling lives.
Our Mission
To develop resilient, values-driven students equipped to lead happy, successful lives and contribute positively to the world.
Aims
* Provide outstanding, inclusive education
* Create a safe, supportive environment for emotional, social, and academic growth
* Offer diverse extracurricular opportunities
* Inspire academic excellence and ambition
* Encourage resilience and challenge readiness
* Inspire a love of learning and innovation
* Develop confidence and voice in students
* Embed character and good decision-making through our values
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