Advertised from 3 September 2025

Role

West Granton Housing Co-op is a community based, registered social landlord managing 372 tenancies located in North Edinburgh. We have been in operation for 35 years. As a fully mutual co-op we are governed by a highly committed tenant-led Committee of Management. Our mission statement is that “our tenants are paramount in everything we do”.

We are looking for a highly skilled, enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our high performing organisation. This position has become available due to the up & coming retirement of the existing post holder.

The role of the Senior Finance Assistant is to ensure that our finance service operates smoothly and meets statutory requirements.

Reporting both to the CEO and COO, you will undertake a range of book-keeping and other financial related administrative tasks (including management of our Share Membership Register). You will also act as the professional liaison with our Finance Agent.

The successful applicant will have:

• Experience of purchase and sales ledger
• Excellent spreadsheet and data management skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Previous experience of working within finance and using accounting software
• Strong IT Skills, with good working knowledge of Microsoft
• Previous experience of working within social housing is desirable

You can find further information in our Candidate Information Pack on our website.

website: www.westgrantonhousing.coop

Application notes

A recruitment pack and application form is available below.

Closing date: Monday 22nd September 2025 (12 Noon) Interview Date: Friday 26th September 2025

EVH conditions of service will apply

WGHC is a Living Wage Employer and is committed to Equality of Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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