Finance Assistant

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 Yorkshire Division, located in Leeds, is looking to recruit a full-time Finance Assistant to join our team at our regional office in Thorpe Park, Leeds (LS15 8ZB).

The Role

The role of Finance Assistant 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.

No formal accounting qualifications are necessary for this role, but experience is required; full training will be given. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to fit into our already established team, with a strong work ethic and attention to detail. This position offers an excellent entry point, providing a clear path to expand your skill set into bank reconciliations, payroll, and expenses.

Responsibilities

As a Finance Assistant, you will initially manage core accounts payable transactions using our primary system, COINS, before progressively scaling up your responsibilities as your training advances:

• Invoice Processing: Manage monthly processing of invoices, handling both purchase order (PO) matching and non-PO transactions.
• Specialist Invoicing: Process professional fees and customer care invoices accurately.
• Supplier Management: Reconcile supplier statements regularly to resolve any discrepancies.
• Payment Runs: Assist with and execute weekly payment runs.
• Front-of-House Cover: Provide ad-hoc assistance on the main office reception desk as and when required.
• Future Financial Progression: As training progresses, you will assist with the bank reconciliations, payroll and expenses administration.

Experience

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Prior accounting experience is necessary
• Experience with COINS software is preferred but not required.

Qualifications And Training

• A standard secondary education profile is preferred

Skills And Aptitude

• Strong numerical skills
• 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 with flexibility to work from home 1 day per week
• 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.