Finance Assistant

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Wessex Division is looking to recruit a Part Time Finance Assistant to join the Division’s Finance team.

The Role

The role of Finance Assistant will maintain the business's accounting records which will include, purchase ledger duties, collating data for weekly payroll, processing expense claims and ad hoc tasks relating to the planned migration to new software, COINS.

Principal accountabilities of the Finance Assistant role include:

• Process sub-contractor invoices and certifications (self-billing)
• Set up and verify new sub-contractors with HMRC
• Set up and process ad hoc payments
• Assist with other purchase ledger duties, including;
  • Processing invoices against orders
  • Managing delivery notes from site
  • Managing invoices for approval
  • Carry out monthly statement reconciliations
  • Carry out mid-month and month end cheque runs
• Process employee expenses claims and payments in line with Company policy
• Post Nominal Ledger Journals as necessary
• Manage Council Tax, NNDR and NHBC Fees
• Provide cover for critical tasks during leave periods

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Experience of working with accountancy software. Working knowledge of Great Plains and/or COINS is desirable
• Experience of working within a similar role will be preferred

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)
• A-Level Maths is desirable

Skills and Aptitude

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and administration skills, including good attention to detail
• Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
• Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

• 21 hours per week
• Office based role
• Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.