Trainee Assistant Accountant

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.

Following many years of successful programmes, we are delighted to be recruiting for the next cohort of our Apprenticeship Programme for September 2024 start.

Finance Apprentice - Wales - Cardiff

How does the apprenticeship programme work?

Our exciting and innovative Apprenticeship and Trainee Programmes are designed to attract and develop a diverse range of talented individuals who will contribute to the continued growth and success of our business.

The Role

The role of Finance Apprentice involves assisting in the production of accurate and timely financial transactions and reports in addition to maintaining the business’s accounting records. This will include, purchase ledger duties and ad hoc tasks within the finance department. It will also involve providing support and direction to the wider finance team. 

Some key responsibilities of the 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

What do I achieve?

• A nationally recognised degree-level qualification – Accountancy or Taxation Professional Level 7
• Course Duration: up to 36 months, plus end point assessment (EPA)
• Transferable skills such as leadership and communication
• Working for a 5* house builder
• Building a network of likeminded professionals
• Improving your knowledge and understanding of the housebuilding industry

What’s the package?

• Competitive salary - £22,000-£28,000 depending on prior experience and qualifications
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase up to five additional days
• Core/flexible working options depending on role
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• ShareSave scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to BOB – our flexible benefits platform with discounts from over 800 retailers

What can you bring to Bellway?

The quality of our developments, the standard of our customer service, the strength of our business strategy and the value we deliver for our stakeholders are all a result of the talented people who, together, make up Bellway.

Because of this we are much more interested in what you could do, than what you have already done.

We are looking for apprentices who can demonstrate the following behaviours:

• Demonstrates commercial acumen
• Ability to make reasoned decisions
• Ability to work with people at all levels and from all backgrounds
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and have good time management skills
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

In addition to this, we are looking for apprentices with the following:

• You must have obtained 3 GCSEs, including maths (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above and 2 A Levels at Grade A-E 
• AAT Qualified (L4) or equivalent other professional body qualification OR Graduate with any degree from a recognised university equivalent to a UK Batchelors degree is desirable
• Willingness to travel around the UK and stay away from home for short periods of time
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business
• In order to be considered for this programme you must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK

The Recruitment  Process

Online Application: Complete the application form online to submit your details. This will then be screened against our five core competencies, which we feel are essential to effective performance at Bellway. You can find details of these behaviours attached to the job advert for your information.

Video Interview:  Successful applicants will be invited to complete a Video Interview. This is a one-way video interview that you can record in your own time. 

Meet the line manager: If you are successful at video interview stage, you will be invited to a final stage interview where you will meet the line manager and the wider team.

Key Information

• Your progress throughout your application will be communicated by our recruitment team via email or telephone – please be as responsive as possible.
• The start date for the programme will be September 2024.

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