Finance Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,250 to £33,617 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ardrossan, North Ayrshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Cunninghame Housing Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FINA |
Summary
Join Our Team as a Finance Assistant
Location: Cunninghame Housing Association, Ardrossan
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Finance Manager
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.
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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.
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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
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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
• 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)
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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
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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 attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details of the role or click “Apply Now”
Closing date for Applications is 5pm on Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th February 2026
Location: Cunninghame Housing Association, Ardrossan
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Finance Manager
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
• 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 attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details of the role or click “Apply Now”
Closing date for Applications is 5pm on Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th February 2026
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