Business Support and Finance Administrator

Grade UE05: £29,588 to £33,951 per annum
College of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences
Full Time: 35hrs per week
Open-Ended (permanent)

Overview

The University is seeking a Business Support and Finance Administrator to provide administrative support for the School of Biological Sciences business activities. This post involves hybrid working (non-contractual) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. The post holder will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent approach to delivering efficient and effective customer service, with a particular focus on financial reporting and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the School of Biological Sciences business activities.
• Support hybrid working arrangements (remote and on-campus) as applicable.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent and efficient customer service.
• Focus on financial reporting and reconciliation in daily activities.

Your Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Excel skills above basic level (e.g., familiarity with pivot tables)
• Proactive approach to seeking information and solving problems
• Experience in analysing and reconciling financial reports
• Demonstrable high level of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail

Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages. The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants must demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 14 October 2025. The closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If applying outside the UK, the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browser’s local time zone.

Applicants who are invited to interview will be required to complete a short proficiency test in Microsoft Excel.

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we address tomorrow’s greatest challenges with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through strong local and global relationships.

About The Team

The School of Biological Sciences is at the leading edge in teaching, research and innovation. It holds a Silver Athena SWAN award and values diversity across our staff and students. The School supports flexible and family-friendly working and offers development opportunities for staff, including mentoring and the BioDocSoc network for researchers.

Our website contains more information about the School.