Finance Assistant

The Construction Index Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the East Midlands is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their new Timber Frame Manufacturing facility team. This role offers an opportunity to support financial operations, manage accounts, and contribute to cost control initiatives in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary, annual bonus, and additional benefits are part of the offering. The company is committed to diversity and inclusivity, inviting applications from various backgrounds.

Benefits

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

ShareSave Scheme

Life assurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience essential.
• Proficient IT skills and ability to manage spreadsheets.
• Demonstrates discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accurate ledger records.
• Assist with VAT & CIS returns.
• Manage cashbook and perform bank reconciliations.

Skills

Good IT skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Strong educational background, possibly studying towards an Accountancy Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Company: Bellway Homes
• Salary: Competitive
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - East Midlands
• Town/City: Nottinghamshire
• Posted: 20/06/2025
• Listed in: Finance
• Reference: 281518CON
  
  

Job Description

Bellway is a FTSE 250 five-star house builder, which operates 22 trading divisions across England, Scotland and Wales. The company has grown from a family firm, established more than 75 years ago, into a respected national brand, selling over ten thousand homes a year.

As the next step of long term growth and to support our sustainability priorities, Bellway shall be opening a new, highly automated, Timber Frame Manufacturing facility located in Sutton in Ashfield.

This new Division, Bellway Home Space, shall become operational later this year and there is an exciting opportunity to join the initial team at our new state of the art facility. We are currently looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join the Division’s Finance team.

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust.

In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds.

The Role

The role of Finance Assistant is to process and maintain accurate and up to date ledger. To maintain accurate and timely accounting records in order to provide relevant financial information to the business. To monitor and develop accounting controls procedures to ensure the assets of the business are appropriately maintained. To assist Head of Finance with maintenance and development of cost management reporting and cost control initiatives.

Principal Accountabilities Of The Finance Assistant Role Include

Purchase Ledger

Set up new vendors and complete mandatory checks

Match and process invoices and staff expenses in line with company procedures.

Raise supplier payments for approval

Reconcile all supplier statements and resolve issues arising.

GRNI tracking and minimisation

Sales Ledger

Track and reconcile Goods In transit & create sales invoices as required

Provide aged debtor reporting and effective credit control

Raise supplier payments for approval

Reconcile all supplier statements and resolve issues arising.

Fixed Assets

Track capital projects and provide expenditure updates

Ensure additions and disposal are approved in line with the accounting manual

Create monthly depreciation journal and fixed asset schedules

General

Manage the cashbook, perform bank reconciliations and create weekly cashflow forecasts.

Reconcile intercompany accounts including Goods In Transit monthly.

Assist with VAT & CIS Returns.

Assist with month/year end procedures including journals, control accounts, management accounts preparation and submissions to Group.

Assist with meeting reporting deadlines as defined in the accounting timetable.

Assist with HR and payroll administration

Administer and assist in reviewing stock counts

Maintain up to date records for all operating/finance leases, ensuring that all agreements are paid when due and that VAT records are correctly maintained.

Assist with overhead cost analysis and budget preparation, with the specific intention of identifying and delivering cost savings/reduction.

Role development/continuous improvement

To always seek to identify improvements in working practices that lead to increased accuracy, time savings and additional benefit to the Business.

Maintain accurate and up to date documentation of all job procedures.

Undertake any other ad hoc finance assistance as necessary.

Environmental, Health and Safety

To carry out work safely and in the interests of all employees in accordance with the EHS procedures manual and summarised in the EHS responsibilities matrix.

Measurables

Completion of all work to the highest standards of accuracy, to Bellway Home Space Finance manual, Auditor requirements and statutory obligations.

Achievement of accounting timetable

Status of supplier statement reconciliations.

Quality and presentation of output and accounting records.

Accuracy of cost coding and analysis

Orders/invoices processed in accordance with authorisation procedure.

Experience, Qualifications And Skills

Knowledge & Experience

Strong educational background, possibly studying towards an Accountancy Qualification

Previous Bookkeeping Experience Essential.

Good IT skills, experienced in use of spreadsheets for data analysis, and an ability to interrogate and develop ERP system

Be methodical and with a diligent approach to working

Have good written and verbal communication skills, especially in liaison with non-financial managers

Be flexible with respect to working hours

Be organised to be able to cope with multiple tasks and priorities in a fast moving manufacturing environment and with a high commitment to quality standards.

Skills and Aptitude

Excellent administration and organisation skills

Analysis, numerical and report writing skills

Strong people management and time management

Strong communication, listening and problem solving

Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Demonstrate a willingness and positive attitude towards learning

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work on own as well as part of a team

Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to and develop 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 some travel within the Group and to Head Office (Newcastle)

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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