Most of the staff in Administration deal with finances, as sales and receipts, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets etc. A new computerised accounts system is currently being commissioned. Internal audit is provided by Henderson Loggie C.A. of Dundee and external audit by KPMG, Edinburgh. The Institute banks with the Bank of Scotland. Three staff work on personnel matters, primarily the recruitment and grading of staff, along with health, safety and welfare issues, training and general assistance, such as assisting visiting workers find accommodation.
Administration deals with all legal and contractual matters.
The Institute's solicitors are Dundas and Wilson, C. S. of Edinburgh. Reception and departmental secretarial services are provided through Administration.