Job Description
At Bellway we're building more than homes - we're building a culture.
Company: Bellway Homes
Salary: Competitive
Type: Full Time
Region: International
Town/City: Newcastle upon Tyne
Posted: 12/01/2026
Listed in: Finance
Reference: 289891CON
The Role
The Head of Financial Reporting and Controls will lead the Group finance team which consists of 5 people including 3 qualified accountants.
Responsibilities
All external financial reporting across the Group, ensuring accuracy, integrity and timeliness of consolidated and individual financial statements and disclosures in compliance with IFRS/FRS101 and other regulatory requirements.
Control environment across the Group, ensuring the design and operating effectiveness of controls is robust and continuously improving.
The role reports to the Group Financial Controller.
Principal Accountabilities
Preparation of the group consolidated accounts including review of all sections of the annual report.
Review of half year and year end group consolidated financial information including consolidation adjustments.
Review of any technical accounting area which includes land creditors, IFRS16 leases, IFRS2 share based payments and legacy building safety improvements provision.
Preparation of the Group’s going concern and viability assessment.
Preparation of any required Audit Committee papers on technical or judgemental areas of accounting.
Consolidation, review and analysis of divisional information.
Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of half year, year end and trading update statements prior to release.
Reviewing detailed analysis ahead of the half year, year end and trading update announcements.
Review of subsidiary statutory accounts.
Communicating with external auditors and managing the year end audit process.
Liaising with other external advisors.
Review of any material new contracts to determine correct accounting treatment.
Monitoring changes in IFRS and assessing their impact on the Group.
Supporting the investor relations team with any financial investor queries and preparation of the Analyst Presentation for the half year and year end results.
Reviewing and enhancing the Group’s systems and controls including rolling out new processes.
Review and management of the budget and forecast for some group consolidation entities.
Review of monthly management accounts, supporting schedules and commentary for some group consolidation entities.
Producing other ad-hoc financial reports for management and the Board.
Responsibility for any other ad-hoc external reporting, e.g. National Statistics.
Other group-wide finance projects.
Note: The above list of accountabilities are not exclusive or exhaustive; the post holder may undertake additional duties as reasonably expected.
Experience
Experience of working within a similar role will be preferred.
Experience of working in a fast‑paced environment with strict reporting deadlines.
Experience of working with construction or housebuilding is desirable.
Big 4 trained accountant is desirable.
Experience of working with listed companies is desirable.
Qualifications and Training
GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
A-Level Maths is desirable.
ACCA or ACA qualified, with at least 5 years of experience post qualification.
Skills and Aptitude
Excellent administration and organisation skills.
Analysis, numerical and report writing skills.
Strong management and time management skills.
Strong communication, listening and problem solving skills.
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work on own as well as part of a team.
Proficient IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to adapt to new systems.
Committed to diversity and inclusion.
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS.
Working Conditions
Willing to be flexible in respect to day‑to‑day duties and hours worked.
Office based role.
Role subject to 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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