Job Description

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.

Following many years of successful programmes, we are delighted to be recruiting for the next cohort of our Apprenticeship Programme for September 8th 2025 start.

Our Durham division, located in Houghton le Spring are looking to recruit a Finance Apprentice.

How does the apprenticeship programme work?

Our exciting and innovative Apprenticeship Programmes are designed to attract and develop a diverse range of talented individuals who will contribute to the continued growth and success of our business. You will be enrolled onto a

Level 3 Assistant Accountant

apprenticeship and will attend weekly online sessions, delivered by Kaplan. Upon successful completion, you will be enrolled onto a higher-level apprenticeship and will study towards a Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician qualification.

A fantastic opportunity to kickstart a career in Finance where completion of the programme, subject to business need and performance, you may have the opportunity to continue your future with Bellway, where Finance career paths may include:

Purchase Ledger Supervisor Assistant Accountant Divisional Accountant

The Role

As a Finance Apprentice, you will work as part of a team of experienced accountants. The team is responsible for ensuring financial transactions are recorded efficiently and accurately and all reports and payments are completed on time.

The role of a Finance Apprentice involves assisting in the recording of financial transactions to maintain accurate accounting records, including completing the cash and accounts payable transactions.

Some responsibilities of the role include:

Accounts payable responsibilities, such as: Processing supplier invoices Following Group procedures for verifying new supplier details Ensuring invoices are appropriately approved for payment Preparing regular supplier payment runs and ensuring compliance with the Prompt Payment Code Carrying out monthly supplier statement reconciliations Setting up and processing ad hoc internet banking payments Posting general ledger journal entries Posting and reconciling cash book entries Completing bank reconciliations Preparing weekly cashflow forecasts Preparing weekly sales reports Supporting and providing cover for other team members during busy periods Other ad hoc tasks within the finance team as directed by the management team

What do I achieve?

A nationally recognised qualification -

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Course Duration: 15 months, plus end point assessment (EPA) Transferable skills such as leadership and communication Working for a 5 house builder
Building a network of likeminded professionals Improving your knowledge and understanding of the finance profession

What's the package?

Competitive salary - starting at 18,000 Annual bonus scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase up to five additional days Core/flexible working options depending on role Contributory pension scheme Life assurance ShareSave scheme Cycle to work scheme Access to BOB - our flexible benefits platform with discounts from over 800 retailers

What can you bring to Bellway?

The quality of our developments, the standard of our customer service, the strength of our business strategy and the value we deliver for our stakeholders are all a result of the talented people who, together, make up Bellway.

Because of this we are much more interested in what you could do, than what you have already done.

We are looking for apprentices who can demonstrate the following:

Strong numeracy skills Attention to detail Ability to make reasoned decisions Ability to follow rules and ensure compliance standards are followed Ability to work with people at all levels and from all backgrounds Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and have good time management skills Positive attitude and desire to learn Committed to diversity and inclusion
In addition to this, we are looking for apprentices with the following:

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C, or above A-Level in Maths

or

Level 2 AAT

or

Pass in Intro to Bookkeeping course

or

BTRN and BKCL

or

Level 1 or 2 City & Guilds in Bookkeeping and Accounts

or

ITBK and POBC. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business In order to be considered for this programme you must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK

The Recruitment Process

Online Application:

Complete the application form online to submit your details. This will then be screened against our five core competencies listed below, which we feel are essential to effective performance at Bellway.

Great Communication Effective Collaboration Always Listening Taking Ownership Flexibility

Careers Conversation:

Following a successful application, you will be invited to take part in a short Careers Conversation. This conversation helps us to assess your suitability for the role

Final stage interview:

Held with the local hiring manager, the final stage interview will be face-to-face at our West Midlands office.

Key Information

Your progress throughout your application will be communicated by our early careers recruitment team via email or telephone - please be as responsive as possible. The start date for the programme will be September 8th 2025.

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

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: 18,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 267811INDE