Assistant Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
TrustMark is the Government Endorsed Quality Scheme covering work a consumer chooses to have carried out in or around their home. When a consumer uses a TrustMark Registered Business, they know they are engaging an organisation that has been thoroughly vetted to meet required standards and has made a considerable commitment to good customer service, technical competence, and trading practices. If you would like to be part of a growing Not-For-Profit, Social Enterprise that is driving up industry standards, then this could be the opportunity for you.
The role
Assisting with the day to day running of the finance function to ensure all business transactions are captured within a timely and accurate basis, reporting directly to the Financial Controller.
Main area of accountability
· Manages the accounts receivables.
· Processes and monitors credit.
· Produces variance reports.
· Chases debt.
· Responsible for weekly supplier run.
· Responsible for employee expenses.
Skills and experience
· Actively studying (ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CA).
· Previous broad financial accounting experience.
· Keen eye for detail.
· Ability to communicate effectively with all financial and non-financial colleagues, clients and customers.
· Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to change.
· Can work at pace and manage own workload.
· Competent with Microsoft products (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) and previous use of an accounting system.
Location: Office based - Basingstoke
What we offer
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Non-contributory company pension
- Life assurance
- Company sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Free parking
- Cycle to work
- Eye test / glasses vouchers
- Training and development
Company Description
TrustMark was established in 2005 in conjunction with Government, industry bodies and consumer protection groups. Since this time, in response to the industry-led, Government-commissioned Each Home Counts (EHC) review, the TrustMark remit has expanded to include all Repair, Maintenance and Improvement (RMI), Energy Efficiency and Retrofit measures, providing a level playing field of quality for consumers having work carried out in or around their home.
TrustMark operates within a Master Licence Agreement issued by the UK Government. TrustMark is a ‘not-for-profit’ social enterprise.
When a consumer uses a TrustMark registered business, they are engaging an organisation that has been vetted to meet required standards, and has made a commitment to good customer service, technical competence, and trading practices.
TrustMark work with a network of scheme providers to ensure registered business adhere to and maintain these standards. To ensure a high quality of workmanship and trading practices, TrustMark runs a programme of desktop and on-site inspections to inform our work with schemes.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 16/05/2023
Reference ID: Finance003TM
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 Assistant Accountant roles across TrustMark'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 £32,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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