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Specialising in Financial & Professional Services talent in Scotland | Scottish Financial Enterprise Young Professionals Membership Lead
Finance & Operations Assistant
Edinburgh – Onsite
3-months temporary contract (initially)
Due to exceptional growth, Meraki Talent is looking for an experienced Finance and Operations Assistant to join their Edinburgh team. This is a temporary opportunity for 3 months, with the possibility of extension.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional Office Administrator with experience in operations to join a dynamic business going through a period of growth.
This is the perfect role for someone who is a self-starter and has the desire to take responsibility and ownership of their work. If you are a proactive professional and motivated to exceed expectations, then apply today!
The Company
Meraki Talent is one of the UK’s leading recruitment agencies specialising in Financial and Professional Services, Accountancy & Finance, Technology & Change Management and Legal recruitment. With offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London, Meraki Talent supports clients both big and small in the UK and internationally.
The Role
As the Finance & Operations Assistant, you will work closely with the Finance & Operations Manager, assisting with the following tasks:
* Oversee daily business operations
* Communicate with office suppliers to ensure the best possible, cost-effective service is obtained
* Management of office consumables, stationery and kitchen consumables
* Completing the full payroll cycle
* Managing the centralised mailbox, dealing with correspondence and emails from customers, clients and contractors
* Arranging Meraki Talent team bonding events
* Travel bookings for consultants between the 3 offices
* The new start process, including credentials, licenses, technology and starter details
* Collation and production of client, board and internal MI requests and the production of client and internal company presentations
* Improving efficiency and resolving issues on any client contract
* Promoting best practice, competence, and continuous improvement
The Candidate
* Experience in office administration roles within a commercial business is essential
* Payroll and bookkeeping experience desirable
* Excellent Microsoft Office package skills, particularly Excel and Powerpoint
* High attention to detail
* Methodical and procedural approach to problem-solving
* Patient approach to work and communication style
* Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
* Strong organisational skills are critical to success in this role
* Confident and able to take initiative
* Independent, self-directing and delivery-focused working style
* An understanding of confidentiality and the use of discretion
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Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Temporary
Job function
* Administrative and Finance
* Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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