Finance Assistant - 12 month Fixed Term contract

HIJOBS; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Finance Assistant to support their finance team. Responsibilities include maintaining sales ledgers, raising invoices, and performing reconciliations. This role offers valuable experience in a dynamic environment and includes benefits such as hybrid working and wellness support. The position is full-time on a 12-month fixed term contract with a salary range of £32,914 to £34,647.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health and wellness support

Tech and cycle schemes

Compassionate leave

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounting roles is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to assess financial data.
• Proficiency in using financial software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Sales Ledger debtors monthly.
• Raise invoices for Rechargeable Repairs.
• Perform daily bank postings and monthly reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier statements and handle queries.
• Streamline and improve finance team initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Cairn is seeking a dedicated Finance Assistant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering key functions that support the Finance Department's objectives and KPIs. This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced finance environment.

Join our team as a Finance Assistant!

Location: Edinburgh, Bellshill, Inverness, Thurso & Irvine (with Hybrid Working)

Salary: £32,914 per annum rising to £34,647 on successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. Salary Note: All salaries at Cairn are under a standard benchmarking review and could be subject to change in April 2026

Work pattern: Full-time (34.5 hours per week), 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the Sales Ledger debtors monthly and highlight any issues in line with financial standards and KPI’s
• Raise invoices in relation to Rechargeable Repairs
• Daily bank postings and monthly reconciliations of all Cairn bank accounts
• Daily reconciliations for AllPay control and rent suspense accounts
• Rent control reconciliations
• Manage the prepaid cards portal, posting of all transactions and monthly reconciliations
• Reconcile supplier statements and deal with any supplier queries
• Suggest and implement streamlining and improvement initiatives for the finance team
• Provide cover during holiday/sick leave for other Finance Assistants to ensure there is no break in services provided during absences, planned or otherwise

Benefits

Join Cairn and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working, health and wellness support, tech and cycle schemes, compassionate leave, and more!

Cairn is passionate about creating equal opportunities for everyone and warmly invites applications from all community members.

Application Process

• Closing Date: Friday 26th September at 12pm
• For full details, please download the job description from our website.
• Please note, we do not accept CVs.