Head Office, Marina Quay, Dock Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8DA
EVH Grade 5 - PA13 - PA16 (£30,250 - £33,617)
26/01/2026
Join Our Team as a Finance Assistant Location: Cunninghame Housing Association, Ardrossan Contract: Permanent / Full-timeDepartment: FinanceReporting 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 administrat
Expires
26/01/2026
Any CHA Offices
£12.60 per hour (£1.99 annual leave additional payment)
25/08/2026
Role Description: The successful candidates will support permanent staff within the Association by providing cleaning cover for annual leave, sickness, training etc. and will assist in providing a safe and pleasant environment in all of the Association’s premises. You will be a strong team player and committed to providing excellent service delivery and will be flexible regarding your availability for work. Working for CHA: With around 120 staff across frontline, maintenance and support roles the Board of Management recognises the importance of recruiting and retaining an engaged and motivated workforce and therefore is committed to the implementation of best people management practices. We are a member of Employers in Voluntary Housing (EVH) and the national bargaining structures that are managed through them to provide excellent terms and conditions, salaries and other contractual benefits to support our workforce. Through EVH and locally we engage with our Trade Union Colleagues at Unite the Union to ensure our staff are represented and listened to. We also undertake regular engagement sessions with staff and an annual staff survey. Our social activity group (Seeking New Adventures Group – SNAG) organises a series of events and activities to support social interactions of staff, encouraging cross interaction and collaboration of teams and departments in a more social setting. Pension: A group Pension Scheme through the Associations Pension Provider 10% employer contributions. Other Benefits: Discounts/Cashback and Rewards at hundreds of high street and online retailers. Employee Wellbeing: EAP scheme through Westfield Health – Access to information and confidential advice for staff and managers on a variety of topics inc. Wellbeing and 24/7 Counselling services. Successful applicants will undergo a Disclosure Check (expense met by Association). If you have any questions or require further information
Expires
25/08/2026
Salary EVH Grade 5 - PA13 - PA16 (£30,250 - £33,617)
Location Head Office, Marina Quay, Dock Road, Ardrossan, KA22 8DA
Published
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in 7 daysThis is a , Full Time vacancy that will close in 7 days at 17:00 GMT.
The Vacancy
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.
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
- Processinghigh 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
Cunninghame Housing Association is the first Housing Association in Scotland (with more than 50 employees) to be awarded Investors in People Platinum, Investors in Young People Gold Accreditation and Investors in People Health & Wellbeing Good Practice Award.
We have more than 3500 properties in North and East Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway and we continue to deliver new homes as part of our ongoing development programme and commitment to “Making our Communities Better Places”. We aim to achieve excellence in service delivery to our customers and we are now seeking to recruit highly motivated individuals.
The Benefits
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The Values
- Innovation
We are creative and fearless in our work.
- Accountability
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
- Teamwork
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
The Benefits
Holiday Entitlement
Pension Benefits
Health Plan
Occupational Sick Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
The Team
- Jacqueline Cameron
- Group Chief Executive Officer
"Tirelessly delivering and transforming housing and striving to ensure a better service for tenants"
- Linda Anderson
- Executive Director of Investment (Depute CEO)
"CHA's success has been delivered through a strong and successful programme of new build housing."
- John McIntyre
- Executive Director of Finance & Corporate Services
"Leading Cunninghame Housing Association to continuous success in a company that is now regarded as a leading housing association."
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