Finance Administrator

Overview

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Finance Administrator to support Edinburgh Sport and the wider University. The role is part‑time (21 hours per week) for a fixed term of 2 years, at Grade UE04 with a salary range of £26,093 to £28,778 per annum pro rata.

• Provide day‑to‑day transactional support, raising purchase orders, issuing invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Collaborate with budget holders and committees across Edinburgh Sport and the wider University to manage resource allocation and uphold high operational standards.

• Experience in financial administration, transactional processing, or a similar role.
• Confident working with financial systems and spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Understanding or willingness to learn University finance procedures and systems.

• CV
• Cover letter

• Competitive salary.
• Positive, creative, challenging, and rewarding work environment.
• Diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive staff benefits, including generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family‑friendly initiatives.

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of its commitment to gender equality. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, evidence of right to work in the UK is required. The University cannot sponsor international workers for this role.

Applications close on Monday 5th January 2026 at 11:59pm GMT.