Assistant Accountant

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.

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

This new Division, Bellway Home Space, became operational in 2026 and there is an exciting opportunity to join the team at our new state of the art facility. Our Home Space Division is looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join the Division's Finance team.

The Role

The role of the Assistant Accountant involves assisting in the production of accurate and timely financial transactions and reports in addition to maintaining the business's accounting records and production of the monthly management accounts. To assist Head of Finance with maintenance and development of cost management reporting, cost control initiatives and KPI review.

Principal Accountabilities Of The Role Include

• Effectively assist the Head of Finance in preparing monthly journals, management accounts and account analysis, including for audit purposes and at interim and financial year end.
• Ensure the weekly bank reconciliations, weekly cash forecast and movement reports are prepared accurately and submitted appropriately.
• Manage the maintenance of all banking and cashbook entries.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly statistical returns for Group including National Statistics.
• Transactional finance, including sales and purchase ledger processing and reconciliation.
• Reviewing Standard Costing activities, Recoveries and Inventory movements including variance analysis.
• Credit control (minimal as all inter company transactions).
• Assist with the CIS & VAT returns.
• Assist in the monthly preparation of Trial Balance and management accounts.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliation and backup documentation.
• Assist with cost control and KPI reporting.
• Assist with management of fixed assets and capital expenditure tracking.
• Work with non-financial managers to drive control and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all activities and carried out in line with company policies and procedures.
• 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

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong educational background, possibly studying towards an Accountancy Qualification
• Previous accounting experience - essential
• Experience in manufacturing environment with standard costing
• Good IT skills and an ability to interrogate and develop ERP/MRP system
• High skill level in Microsoft Excel
• Be methodical and with a diligent approach to working
• Have good written and verbal communication skills, especially in liaison with non-financial managers
• 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.
• Microsoft Dynamics Business Central experience a strong advantage

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.
• 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

• Office based role with some infrequent travel within the Group and to Head Office (Newcastle).
• Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked
• 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
• 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.