Finance Assistant

Join Our Team as a Finance Assistant

Are you highly organised, detail driven and passionate about delivering accurate, high quality financial support? Do you thrive in a collaborative team where your contributions truly matter? Are you currently part of a busy finance departments and looking for a change?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our finance team, with a primary focus on the Purchase Ledger -

You will play an essential part in supporting the smooth running of financial operations across the Cunninghame Housing Association Group of Companies.
You will provide accurate, timely processing of financial transactions and administrative support, helping us deliver an excellent service to colleagues, customers, and partners.

This is a varied and rewarding role - ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, systems, and people.

What You will Be Doing

You will support a wide range of finance functions, including:

Key Responsibilities:

Processing high volume supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Matching invoices to purchase orders
Maintaining and reconciling the purchase ledger
Preparing and processing supplier payment runs
Handling supplier queries and resolving discrepancies
Statement reconciliations and month end support
Assisting with accruals and prepayments related to purchases
Maintaining accurate supplier records and controls
Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required
Processing banking, petty cash, direct debits, and cashbook updates
Monitoring and resolving internal invoice queries through our electronic authorisation system
Preparing and processing Sales Ledger Invoices when required
Providing general administrative support and contributing to departmental compliance and reporting
Working flexibly across the Finance team to meet deadlines and support during peak periods, annual leave, or absence

About You

We are looking for someone who is diligent, proactive, and eager to learn.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Good general education (SCQF Level 5 or above)
Up to date experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
Good understanding of basic accounting principles
Strong numeracy and attention to detail skills
Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
Proficient user of Excel
Confident user of accounting software
Good communication skills and a professional approach to suppliers
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience with Purchase ledger Disputes and resolutions
High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality

Desirable Skills & Experience:

AAT qualification (or working towards it)
Experience in Social Housing or with a Housing Association
Additional finance related training or experience (e.g., payroll)
Adaptable approach to learning (new systems/processes)

Benefits:

Generous leave entitlement of 40 days
Company pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
Access to a cash health plan
Agile working policy supporting work life balance
Modern office base with free onsite parking and great transport links

How to Apply

If you are ready to bring your skills, enthusiasm and commitment to a supportive and forward thinking organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification on our website for more details of the role and click “Apply Now”.

Closing Date: 5pm on Monday 2nd February 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th February 2026.