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 Durham Division is looking to recruit an Divisional Accountant to join the Division’s Finance team.
The Role
The role of the Divisional Accountant will report to the Finance Director. The role involves the production of accurate and timely financial transactions and reports in addition to maintaining the business’s accounting records. The role directly supports the Finance Director in the running of the finance department and the delivery of the teams’ objectives. It will also involve providing support and direction to the wider finance team.
Principal accountabilities of the role include:
1. Prepare month end balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts and prepare monthly journals and account analysis, facilitating the financial year end and preparing schedules for external audit
2. Lead on the preparation of the month end file and monthly checklist and prepare divisional reporting returns (VAT, CIS, Payroll)
3. Treasury management – ensuring monthly and daily cash flow forecasts for the division are as accurate as possible, prior to review by the Head of Finance/ Finance Director. This should include divisional adherence to the Prompt Payment Code
4. Provision of support and direction to the Assistant Accountant(s)/Finance Assistant(s)/Finance Apprentice on daily workload
5. Initial contact for Finance queries or problems, conduit for reporting and escalating issues to Head of Finance/Finance Director. Assist the Finance Director / Head of Finance with data entry, queries and reports for the forecast system, as necessary.
6. Assist the Head of Finance/Finance Director to ensure compliance with the Group Accounting Manual and to implement business process improvements
7. Assist with purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank and payroll processing when required and oversee on the maintenance of house sales ledger including monthly sales reconciliation
8. Perform cost analysis, return, troubleshooting transactions and suggesting corrections and conduct maintenance of KPI and analysis schedules
9. Assist with the monthly valuation process for the Division
10. Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Divisional and Group Finance Management Teams.
The above list of accountabilities are not exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
11. Experience of working within a similar role is preferred
12. Experience of working with accountancy software.
13. Working knowledge of COINS is desirable
Qualifications and Training
14. ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified
Skills and Aptitude
15. Excellent administration and organisation skills
16. Analysis, numerical and report writing skills
17. Strong management and time management skills
18. Strong communication, listening and problem-solving skills
19. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
20. Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality
21. Excellent attention to detail
22. Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
23. Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems
24. Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
25. Office based role
26. Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked
27. Core Hours
28. Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks
In return we can offer you:
29. Competitive salary
30. Competitive annual bonus
31. Contributory pension scheme
32. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
33. Access to discounts and benefits portal
34. ShareSave Scheme
35. Cycle to Work Scheme
36. Life assurance
37. Holiday Purchase Scheme
38. Earn and Learn Opportunities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.