Hillcrest Homes is recruiting for a Finance Assistant

About the Department

Hillcrest is one of Scotland’s leading affordable housing providers, creating sustainable homes and positive futures for our customers and communities. We own and manage almost 8,000 properties throughout Scotland and our 1,200 employees provide a range of care, social enterprises, skills, training and employment opportunities.

About the Role

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of processing of expenditure, income and general financial duties across the Hillcrest Group.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with maintaining the purchase ledgers for Group companies including processing invoices within document management system
Assist with maintaining the sales and rent ledger for Group companies including producing invoices and credit notes, posting receipts and reconciling control accounts
Complete the prepaid card and petty cash reconciliations monthly
Tracking of grant money monthly
Support and assist with journals and data for the production of monthly management accounts
Complete data analysis and review as required by the business to allow details review of income and expenditure including payroll data

Customer and Partnership Working:

The Finance Assistant will maintain effective relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Liaise with outside bodies including but not limited to: Local Authorities, suppliers and contractors, utility companies and external auditors
Liaise with internal customers to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all areas of expenditure across the Group

About You

You will:

Hold a qualification equivalent to a minimum of Level 5 of the SCQF Framework
Have proven previous accountancy and processing experience in a Finance Team
Previous experience of accountancy packages and software
Good communication and numerical skills
Be enthusiastic, confident, reliable and highly motivated

About the Benefits

Pension Scheme
Generous Holiday Entitlement
Comprehensive Health and Well-being Package
Free access to online discounts for well-known retailers
Death in Service Benefit (up to three times your salary)
Cycle to Work Scheme (great savings from 25% - 39% on bikes and accessories)
Tech Scheme (great savings of up to 12% on computers or laptops

Sponsorship

Please note that Hillcrest Homes do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

Hillcrest are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support. All roles are subject to thorough pre-employment checks including references, and a Disclosure Scotland check or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we support. All employees are expected to uphold our values and adhere to safeguarding policies and standards throughout their work.

Interviews for this post will take place on 22nd and 23rd April 2026

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