Assistant Accountant in Chelmsford

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 Essex Division is looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join the Division’s Finance team based in the Bellway Homes Project Office, Springstead Village, CB1 9GU, this is a 12 month Fixed Term vacancy.

The Role

The role of the Assistant Accountant will report to the Head of Finance. The role 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. Our drive for sustainability, value and ever-changing building and environmental legislation means that innovative and unique solutions are required. Most of the employees employed within these teams have either an architectural or engineering background, and this role will offer the opportunity to gain expertise in design and project management.

Principal Accountabilities Of The Role Include

• Effectively assist the Divisional Accountant/Finance Manager in preparing monthly journals, management accounts and account analysis, including for audit purposes and at interim and financial year end.
• Raising, posting and reconciling sales invoices and receipts whilst managing the sales ledger.
• Ensure the weekly bank reconciliations, weekly cash forecast and movement reports are prepared accurately and submitted appropriately.
• Manage the maintenance of all banking and sales records whilst reviewing/posting (as needed) cashbook entries. Additional manage the payroll processing.
• Prepare and manage monthly reconciliations and journals for intercompany accounts by clearing accounts and request recharges.
• Prepare monthly statistical reports by showing returns, updating balance sheet accounts and statistical returns.
• Ensure the purchase and subcontractor ledgers are managed and reconciled, whilst complying with the prompt payment requirements.
• Liaise with the appropriate members of the divisional finance teams to submit CIS returns cover, job cost journals and organise divisional archiving.
• Oversee and work effectively with the transactional finance team and assist with purchase ledger processing when required.
• Assist with the VAT returns and monthly valuation process as needed.
• Assist in the monthly preparation of Trial Balance and management accounts.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliation and backup documentation.
• 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

• Experience of working within a similar role is preferred.
• Experience of working with accountancy software. Working knowledge of COINS is desirable.

Qualifications And Training

• Working towards either the ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification would be 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

• Fixed term - 12 Months.
• Office based role.
• Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
• 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.