Finance & Operations Assistant

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

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