Accounting Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
New Key supports adults with learning disabilities across the South West of England in an individual way to help them build the life they want. We are seeking to appoint an Accounting Assistant to join our busy Totnes office.
The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Finance Department. You will
be responsible for supporting the Finance Manager with invoicing, pensions and general book keeping tasks.
Main responsibilities:
Monitoring daily communications and answering queries
Ensuring payments, amounts and records are correct
Invoice processing and filing
Assisting with administrative tasks that fall within the responsibility of the
department
Additional work when required by managers
Skills Required
Experience/Knowledge of accounts is desirable but not essential.
Good Communication Skills
Confidence in using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, knowledge on how
to use Microsoft outlook and Microsoft Teams
Knowledge of SAGE Payroll software desirable but not essential
Ability to show initiative and work within a team.
Ability to build good client relationships
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to build
rapport with people at various levels
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload in a
timely manner
The benefits of being a New Key worker are:
- Referral bonuses
- Excellent support 24/7,
- Casual dress policy
- 5.6 weeks per year paid holiday
- Contributory pension provided
- Bike to work scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Totnes, TQ9 5AL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 10/02/2023
Reference ID: AA1223
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounting Assistant roles across New Key's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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