Finance & Business Services Officer | 23 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Full-time | Hybrid (Edinburgh, 3 days p/w) | Starting ASAP

Day Rate: 145.20

About the role

To support the successful achievement of the client's terms of reference, the client is looking to recruit a Finance & Business Services Officer. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Assistant Head: Finance & Business Services. Primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, purchasing, raising, and tracking purchase orders, invoice processing, reviewing expenses claims, arranging travel, and general administration of the Inquiry. Training, where required, will be provided.

Main Duties

• Develop extensive knowledge of the client's financial database and processes and procedures, undertaking financial administration duties, both transactional and analytical;
• Develop extensive knowledge of the Client's information management systems, policies, standard operating procedures and working practices, regarding finance and business services;
• Develop effective relationships across the Client to ensure a productive working relationship with colleagues in the various business areas;
• Provide business services to all teams within the Client;
• Ensure that all deliverables are met timeously, costs are carefully controlled and, where possible, improvements are proposed to F&BS management;
• Manage end-to-end travel and accommodation requests in line with approved procedures;
• Ensure all finance and business services trackers are completed and kept up to date;
• Assist with the ordering and supply of IT equipment;
• Assist with developing and implementing policies and standard operating procedures;
• Ensure that all quality controls are followed and maintained and highlight any inefficiencies identified;
• Undertake general administrative duties, including, but not limited to, reception cover, arranging mail and courier services, printing and binding documents;
• Adhere to established administrative processes, recognising and developing areas for improvement;
• Undertake ad hoc duties, as required

Essential Skills & Experience:

• HNC or equivalent in relevant Finance or Business course or relevant work experience
• Administrative experience

• Extensive experience in a high performing, fast paced, dynamic environment, with experience of working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

• Proven ability to work under pressure, plan, prioritise, manage competing demands, and meet tight deadlines
• A high degree of resilience
• Ability to provide concise evidence-based information for review and consideration
• IT Literate, with strong knowledge in Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive
• Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Excellent skills in attention to detail
• Flexibility to work across the various functions
• Established team player
• Understanding the trauma informed approach

This role has been deemed Outside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.