Financial Assistant

Morgan Hunt; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary Finance Assistant for a 3-month contract with a Glasgow Housing Association. The ideal candidate should possess Finance Assistant experience, ideally in the housing or public sector, and be comfortable stepping into the role quickly. Responsibilities include managing purchase ledgers, supplier payments, and assisting with management accounts. This position offers a solid opportunity for the right candidate starting early January 2026, potentially extending based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Finance Assistant or Finance Officer is required.
• Familiarity with housing or public sector experience is preferred.
• Ability to deliver results from day one.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger and supplier payments.
• Handle monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support management accounts and budgets.
• Control and suspense accounts, including insurance.
• Debtor control and rechargeable repairs.

Skills

Finance Assistant experience

Accounts Payable

Financial reporting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Management accounts support

Debtor control

Rechargeable repairs

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

This range is provided by Morgan Hunt. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Temporary Finance Assistant | Housing Association | 3-month Initial Contract | Glasgow

If you’re a Finance Assistant / Finance Officer with housing or public sector experience and you’re available for a short-term contract starting early January 2026, this could be a good fit.

I’m supporting a Glasgow based Housing Association with a 3-month temporary Finance Assistant position (potential to be extended) requirement within their Finance & Corporate Services team.

This is hands‑on cover focused on keeping core finance processes running smoothly.

You’ll be involved in:

• Purchase ledger and supplier payments
• Monthly accruals and prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting management accounts and budgets
• Control and suspense accounts, including insurance
• Debtor control and rechargeable repairs

This suits someone who:

• Has experience as a Finance Assistant / Accounts Payable / Finance Officer
• Has worked in housing, charity, local authority, or another regulated environment
• Is comfortable stepping in quickly and delivering from day one

If you’re available or looking for your next role come early 2026, and want something solid and well‑defined, make sure you apply!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Administrative

Industries

Housing and Community Development