Finance Assistant (Fixed-Term)

Bellway Homes
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 Group Division located in Newcastle Upon Tyne is looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join the Division s Finance team. This role is fixed-term for 12 months. 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. Principal accountabilities of the Finance Assistant role include: Purchase ledger duties, including; Processing invoices Managing invoices for approval Carry out monthly statement reconciliations Prepare payment runs, ensuring compliance with the Prompt Payment Code Set up and verify new suppliers Set up and process ad hoc payments Post nominal ledger journals & cashbook entries Prepare sales invoices and manage the sales ledger for a small number of transactions Reconcile sales receipts and Complete bank reconciliations Prepare weekly cash forecast Prepare weekly sales reports Responsible for month end tasks including accruals, prepayments, and preparation of VAT return reports Provide cover for critical tasks during leave periods and other ad hoc tasks within the finance department Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Finance Management Team. The above list of accountabilities are not exclusive or exhaustive and could be shared with other team members. The post holder will be required to undertake any such duties as may be reasonably expected. Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience Accounts payable processing experience is required Experience of working with accountancy software Working knowledge of COINS would be desirable Qualifications and Training GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) AAT qualification 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 manages time and priorities to work on multiple tasks 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 Fixed-term contract – 12 months Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks In return we can offer you: Competitive salary Contributory pension scheme 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Access to discounts and benefits portal Cycle to Work Scheme We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received