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 Providing customer-facing support on compliance delivery 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 Apply Now Lauren wants: Administrator, Office Assistant, Payroll Assistant, Operations Assistant 'By submitting your information, you confirm you have read and understood our Privacy Notice, which outlines how we use information we collect about you." Please see our website page headed 'Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you’