* Company: Bellway
* Salary: Competitive
* Type: Full Time
* Region: UK - North East
* Town/City: Team Valley, Gateshead
* Posted: 18/07/2025
* Listed in: Finance
* Reference: 284130CON
Job Description
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 North East Division located in Gateshead is looking to recruit a 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
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
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
Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked
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
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Earn and Learn Opportunities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
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