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Finance Manager

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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 Scotland West Division located in Hamilton is looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join the Division’s Senior Management Team.

The Role

The role of Finance Manager involves assisting in the production of accurate and timely financial transactions and reports in addition to maintaining the business’s accounting records. The role will also involve provide support and direction to the rest of the finance team. The role will report directly to the Finance Director thereby assisting to drive the financial performance and position of the Division’s business and support the Managing Director in achieving the agreed business plan and sustainable, profitable growth.

Principal accountabilities of the Finance Manager role include:

Prepare month end balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts

Prepare monthly journals and account analysis

Prepare divisional reporting returns (VAT, CIS, Payroll)

Review and challenge proposed land acquisitions, including areas such as the financial assumptions and VAT

Secondary divisional contact, covering for the Head of Finance/Finance Director [delete as appropriate] for divisional HR, payroll, IT and fleet issues with support available from Group

Maintenance of KPI and analysis schedules

Oversight on the maintenance of house sales ledger including monthly sales reconciliation

Lead and manage the Divisional finance team and ensure accuracy, quality and efficiency are maximised

Initial contact for Finance queries or problems, conduit for reporting and escalating issues to Head of Finance/Finance Director [delete as appropriate]

Assist the Head of Finance/Finance Director [delete as appropriate] to ensure compliance with the Group Accounting Manual and implement business process improvements

Initial contact for all Group finance queries

Provide cover for various duties within the department

Troubleshooting transactions and suggesting corrections

Perform cost analysis

Assist the Finance Director / Head of Finance (delete as appropriate) with data entry, queries and reports relating to the forecast system, as necessary.

Complete various returns and requests for information, as required

Manage the interim and year end process with external auditors through to sign off for the division.

Treasury management – ensuring monthly and daily cash flow forecasts for the division are as accurate as possible and divisional adherence to the Prompt Payment Code.

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

.Experience of working within a similar role will be preferred.

Experience of working with accountancy software. Working knowledge of COINS is desirable.

Qualifications and Training

CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified

Skills and Aptitude

Excellent administration and organisation skills

Analysis, numerical and report writing skills

Strong management and time management skills

Strong communication, listening and problem solving skills

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 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

Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS and financial pre-employment checks

In return we can offer you:

Competitive salary

Competitive car allowance

Optional salary sacrifice car scheme

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Purchase Holiday Scheme

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