Role Overview:
This post is responsible for supporting the day to day running of the Emmaus Norfolk and Waveney Community, specifically relating to financial and administrative matters.
If you have excellent communication skills, are willing and open to work in an environment supporting people with complex needs and have a positive “can do” attitude we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do and a charity at a point of much development.
Person Specification:
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, desirable to have passes in English and Maths education
- At least 3 years’ experience working as an administrator
- Good knowledge of online accounting systems (QuickBooks/Sage/Zero)
- Qualification in Bookkeeping or Accounting Technician or nearing completion of qualification
- Excellent customer service skills
- Accountancy knowledge
- Experience of office management
- Able to maintain and develop financial and administrative systems with ease
Personal Characteristics:
- Organised and punctual
- Calm and compassionate
- Recognises, responds and adapts appropriately to change easily
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the community and business
- Has an understanding of and belief in equality
- Effective communication skills – including written, verbal, listening skills
- Enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Has an understanding of and empathy for in the work of Emmaus, and an ability to uphold Emmaus’s values
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries
Other Core Competencies:
- Speak to people in a positive way, to make sure messages are easily understood and people are valued and respected
- Accept challenges and constructive criticism gracefully, with humility and emotional intelligence
- Look for solutions to problems and take ownership to ensure they are resolved
- Demonstrate integrity, accountability and transparency
- Take the initiative and not wait for things to happen
- Deal effectively with multiple priorities
Find out more about Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney and the role in the attached Job Pack.
How to Apply:
To apply please send your CV, covering letter and a one-page explanation of how you meet the person specification to Jo Andrews [email protected] by 22nd July
Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview to be held on 28/07/22.
