Finance Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading house builder in the UK, where you can join a dynamic finance team as a Part Time Finance Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, processing invoices, and managing employee expenses. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and offers flexible working arrangements. With a focus on teamwork and attention to detail, you will play a key role in supporting the finance operations. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to a respected organization while developing your skills in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience with accountancy software is essential.
• GCSE Maths and English required; A-Level Maths is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records including purchase ledger duties.
• Process sub-contractor invoices and employee expense claims.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organization Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office

Adaptability to New Systems

Education

GCSE Maths and English

A-Level Maths

Tools

Great Plains

COINS

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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 Thames Valley Division is looking to recruit a Part Time 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:

• Process sub-contractor invoices and certifications (self-billing)
• Set up and verify new sub-contractors with HMRC
• Set up and process ad hoc payments
• 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
• Process employee expenses claims and payments in line with Company policy
• Post Nominal Ledger Journals as necessary
• Manage Council Tax, NNDR and NHBC Fees
• Provide cover for critical tasks during leave periods

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Experience of working with accountancy software. Working knowledge of Great Plains and/or COINS is desirable
• Experience of working within a similar role will be preferred

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)
• A-Level Maths 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 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

• 21 hours per week
• Office based role
• Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.