Senior Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant

AWD online; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit housing provider in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time Senior Finance Assistant to manage financial transactions, provide payroll support, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should have experience in ledger management and strong skills in Microsoft Excel. This role offers 40 days of annual leave, a pension plan, and on-site facilities.

Benefits

40 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Death in service benefits

On-site facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchase and sales ledger management.
• Experience with reconciliations and resolving financial queries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, invoicing, and reconciliations.
• Monitor receipts, prepare deposits, and reconcile bank statements.
• Assist with internal controls and external audit requirements.

Skills

Purchase and sales ledger management

Reconciliations

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Senior Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our team at West Granton Housing Co-operative, a well-established not-for-profit housing provider in Edinburgh. This varied part-time role offers responsibility across bookkeeping, payroll support and statutory reporting.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Finance Officer, Accounts Payable Clerk, Payroll Administrator, Assistant Accountant, Finance Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, Accounts Officer

About us

West Granton Housing Co-operative Limited (WGHC) was formed in 1990 by residents of the West Granton area of north Edinburgh to provide new rented housing in an area dominated by low demand council housing. The deck access blocks in West Granton were demolished and a phased redevelopment of the area took place. We now own 372 properties and two play park areas. We are community based with all our stock based in North Edinburgh between the Forthquarter development at the Waterfront, Granton and Ferry Road Avenue.

Duties

• Financial Transactions: Manage purchase and sales ledgers, invoicing, and reconciliations
• Cash Management: Monitor receipts, prepare deposits, and reconcile bank statements
• Payments: Record invoices, process supplier payments, and administer petty cash
• Payroll Support: Collate payroll data and liaise with financial agents for salary processing
• Audit Preparation: Assist with internal controls and external audit requirements
• Reports: Support the preparation of budgets, management accounts, and statutory returns
• Membership Administration: Maintain membership registers and certificates
• Systems Use: Work with accounting and housing management systems to maintain accuracy
• Compliance: Ensure financial procedures align with regulations and best practice

Candidate Requirements

ESSENTIAL

• Proven experience of purchase and sales ledger management
• Experience with reconciliations and resolving financial queries
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Previous experience of using accounting software
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working within social housing
• Familiarity with working alongside a financial agent
• Knowledge of financial reporting in a not-for-profit environment

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Pension scheme (Scottish Housing Associations’ Pension Scheme - SHAPS)
• Death in service benefits
• Electric sit-stand desk and dual monitor workstation
• On-site parking and electric car charger
• Kitchen and shower facilities for staff use

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13932

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of West Granton Housing Co-operative