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 East Midlands Division located in Leicester 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:
1. Process sub-contractor invoices and certifications (self-billing)
2. Set up and verify new sub-contractors with HMRC
3. Set up and process ad hoc payments
4. Assist with other purchase ledger duties, including;Processing invoices against ordersManaging delivery notes from siteManaging invoices for approvalCarry out monthly statement reconciliationsCarry out mid-month and month end cheque runs
5. Process employee expenses claims and payments in line with Company policy
6. Post Nominal Ledger Journals as necessary
7. Manage Council Tax, NNDR and NHBC Fees
8. Provide cover for critical tasks during leave periods
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
9. Experience of working with accountancy software. Working knowledge of Great Plains and/or COINS is desirable
10. Experience of working within a similar role will be preferred
Qualifications and Training
11. GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)
12. A-Level Maths is desirable
Skills and Aptitude
13. Good interpersonal skills.
14. Excellent organisation and administration skills, including good attention to detail
15. Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
16. Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously
17. Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems
18. Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
19. Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked
20. Office based role
21. Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks
In return we can offer you:
22. Competitive salary
23. Competitive annual bonus
24. Contributory pension scheme
25. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
26. Access to discounts and benefits portal
27. ShareSave Scheme
28. Cycle to Work Scheme
29. Life assurance
30. Holiday Purchase Scheme
31. Earn and Learn Opportunities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.