Senior Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,745 to £37,984 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | + Benefits |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AWD online |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AWDO-P13932 |
Summary
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
SALARY: £34,745 to £37,984 per annum FTE (Pro Rata) + Benefits
LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland (Office Based
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 20 Hours per Week (Flexible Days / Start and End Times – Will be Discussed During Interview)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant to provide essential financial support at West Granton Housing Co-operative.
As a Senior Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant you will manage purchase and sales ledger tasks, reconcile accounts, and liaise with external finance agents while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
The Senior Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant role also includes supporting payroll processes, preparing reports and returns, and assisting with audits and budgets, making this a dynamic and rewarding opportunity within the co-operative.
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.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Senior Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant include:
• 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
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
SALARY: £34,745 to £37,984 per annum FTE (Pro Rata) + Benefits
LOCATION: Edinburgh, Scotland (Office Based
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 20 Hours per Week (Flexible Days / Start and End Times – Will be Discussed During Interview)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant to provide essential financial support at West Granton Housing Co-operative.
As a Senior Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant you will manage purchase and sales ledger tasks, reconcile accounts, and liaise with external finance agents while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
The Senior Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant role also includes supporting payroll processes, preparing reports and returns, and assisting with audits and budgets, making this a dynamic and rewarding opportunity within the co-operative.
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.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Senior Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant include:
• 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