Finance and Administration Assistant

As part of an exciting programme of expansion to our services supporting those with a mental health diagnosis, we are looking for a Finance and Administration Assistant to join our team. 

We offer: 
- A full induction and ongoing training to help you develop your skills.  
- A small, friendly team.  In our 2023 survey, 100% of staff agreed Norton was a good place to work. “I enjoy feeling like I make a difference to people’s lives, and the flexible hours work with family life and commitments. It’s a great feeling knowing you have brightened up a person’s day”.
- Regular support from your line manager and colleagues.
- Generous annual leave allowance of 5 weeks per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata), with additional leave for long service
A health plan, allowing you to claim back a wide range of everyday health expenses up to your annual limit, access to a 24-hour counselling service, tax and legal support, and shopping discounts
- Attractive pension scheme
- Mileage paid for car usage
- Sociable working patterns, with no weekend or bank holiday working

Norton Housing and Support is Investors in People Accredited.

As a Finance and Administration Assistant you will assist with the day-to-day administration of Norton Housing and Support Services.  This will include administration of income and expenditure, keeping accurate records, utilising accounting software and producing reports as necessary, alongside provision of administration support to HR & Central Services, in accordance with NH&S organisational values:

•   Person-centred

•   Empowerment

•   Respect

•   Inclusiveness

•   Integrity

•   Working in partnership.

If you have a qualification in, or experience of using, accountancy software and MS Excel, as well as experience of carrying out general office duties, then this role could be perfect for you!

In addition to relevant experience, essential qualities and skills include:-

• Effective interpersonal skills -ability to communicate verbally both face to face and over the telephone.
• A patient and empathetic manner
• Proven ability to organise and prioritise to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative

Working hours will be 24 per week, across either 4 or 5 days.  

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the community we serve. To this end we actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups, including members of our black and minority ethnic communities.

Any offer of employment is subject to proof of right to work in the UK, two satisfactory references (one of whom should be your last or most recent employer, where applicable) and a health screen questionnaire.  The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974, and a DBS (criminal record) check is required. More information about our approach to DBS checks and employment of ex-offenders can be found on our website.

Please note, we are currently unable to provide/transfer visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

Applications without and up to date CV, or sufficient information within the Supporting Statement will not be considered.

 Interviews will be conducted in 2 stages –

Stage 1 - ½ hr online interview

Stage 2 (if successful at Stage 1); Formal Interview Process (approx 1.5hrs)

Please note, we reserve the right to close applications early

Norton Housing and Support are an equal opportunities employer, please make us aware should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.