Homes for Life are committed to advancing the Scottish Governments Fair Work First criteria to drive high quality and fair
working practices for workforces within Scotland.
As a full member of the EVH we comply with the Fair Work Criteria set out in the EVH Joint Statement.
Part Time: 24 hours per week
EVH Grade 5: PA13 to PA16 (£30,250 - £33,617 Pro-Rata subject to 5.1% increase from 1 April 2026) first point of grade at commencement date
Flexitime Scheme
Hybrid Working and 4 day Working Week: Hybrid working with offices in Haddington, East Lothian
Employer Pension 7% Employer Contribution 5.5% Employee Contribution
Other Benefits: Non Contributory Private Health Care Scheme
32 days pro rata Annual Leave: Inclusive of public holidays (Easter, Christmas and New Year)
This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to join our Homes for Life staff team. We are looking for a self-motivated, experienced Assistant Finance Officer to join our dedicated team of individuals providing first class services to our tenants, service users and other stakeholders. As Assistant Finance Officer you’ll provide accounting support to HfL’s Finance Manager along with the wider HfL’s Team through a variety of financial tasks. This includes posting all purchase invoices, preparing the fortnightly payment process, monthly reconciliation of all bank and control accounts, assisting the Finance Manger with prepayments and accrual journals, Assisting with internal and external audit requirements. You’ll become familiar with our IT systems and form a key part of the business, helping all things finance run things smoothly and efficiently.
You’ll have experience of providing accounting support, ideally in the social housing sector, able to work at pace, accurately and methodically and build good working relationships in the process.
Qualified to Higher Level or equivalent, ideally with an HNC in Accounting with excellent communication, IT and accounting skills.
For an informal discussion with our Finance Manager, Lindsay Johnstone, please call the office on 01620 829300.
For full details and to apply for this post, please click on the links below. Completed applications should be returned to hr@homesforlife.co.uk
Closing date: 5pm on the 5th February 2026
Interview Date: 11th February 2026
