Advertised from 25 March 2026

Role

Cloch’s vision is to deliver homes and services that exceed customer expectations, and our Finance team plays a vital role in helping us achieve this. As a Finance Assistant, you’ll be part of a small, professional and friendly team responsible for ensuring accurate, timely and meaningful financial information that supports effective decision‑making across the organisation.

You will work closely with the Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Finance Officer and colleagues across the organisation, contributing to a wide variety of core financial activities, including:

• Purchase Ledger & Supplier Administration: processing, coding and registering invoices and credit notes, monitoring unauthorised invoices and preparing supplier payment runs, uploading and managing online banking payment files, reconciling supplier statements and conducting financial checks.
• Banking & Treasury: posting all daily bank transactions, preparing monthly bank, cash and loan reconciliations, assisting with treasury management reporting and cashflow monitoring, supporting updates to bank mandates and signatory lists.
• Rent & Income: posting rent and income received via Allpay, standing orders, benefits and other sources, processing adjustments, refunds and authorised changes, assisting with period‑end rent processes.
• Management Accounts & Sales Ledger: supporting quarterly management accounts preparation, conducting expenditure analysis and ledger reconciliations, raising and allocating sales invoices and credit notes.
• General Financial Administration: supporting the annual external audit and year‑end processes, handling customer payments and financial queries, assisting with factoring and rechargeable repairs administration, monitoring shared mailboxes and undertaking general administrative duties, providing cover across the finance team during leave periods.

This is a temporary two‑year fixed‑term, part‑time role (30 hours per week) with a pro rata salary of £31,792–£35,332 (Grade 5). We offer hybrid working, 8 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata), family-friendly policies, SHAPS pension scheme, wellbeing initiatives and a range of employee‑focused benefits.

The full job description and person specification for the post can be found within our recruitment pack below.

Working at Cloch

It’s an exciting time to join Cloch Housing Association as we continue to strengthen our organisation and support communities across Inverclyde. Guided by our values — Be Better, Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Positive — we foster a collaborative and supportive culture where colleagues feel valued, empowered and encouraged to develop.

Our Finance team is central to strong corporate governance, effective planning, and the continued delivery of high‑quality homes and services. You will be joining a team that values accuracy, learning, teamwork and continuous improvement.

How to Fit at Cloch

• Fit matters to us — not just what you do, but how you work. You’ll thrive at Cloch if you:
• Work with accuracy, responsibility and attention to detail
• Communicate clearly, professionally and with kindness
• Take pride in delivering high‑quality work
• Bring curiosity, flexibility and a willingness to learn
• Use insight, analysis and feedback to guide decision‑making
• Live our values in your day‑to‑day approach
• Are motivated, organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively

Application notes

What’s Next?

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria for the role to recruitment@clochhousing.org.uk.

Closing date: 12pm on Friday 17th April 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a competency‑based interview with the Director of Finance and the Finance Manager. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 27th April 2026.

All applications are very much welcome to us at Cloch. We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview. If you have any queries about this role, or if you need any adjustments to support with your application, just let us know by emailing in advance.

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