Assistant Finance Analyst
Vistry Group
Support monthly management accounts, journals, reporting and finance operations.
4 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Brentwood, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,587 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Property development
Affordable housing partnerships
Mixed tenure homes
Partnership working
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Affordable Housing
Sustainable Home Construction
Community Regeneration
Build-to-Rent Projects
Role
What you would be doing
financial statements
invoice processing
credit control
cashflow forecast
system improvement
audit support
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements
- Ownership of the division’s banking and raising of sales invoices, including credit control duties to ensure timely recovery of cash
- Support other senior members of the finance team with the Division’s month end as required
- Assist the Regional Finance Function with the preparation of the monthly management packs/ Board Pack/weekly cashflow forecast and other ad-hoc tasks as required
- Assist the Regional operational teams with ad-hoc finance queries
- Ad-hoc project work to improve the Division’s current systems and processes
- Assisting Finance Analyst with month-end process for Regional/Joint Venture/Joint Collaboration ledgers, including posting of Banking/Sales Invoices/Journals and maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist in the Half-Year and Full-Year audit, including preparation of audit deliverables and communication with auditors
What you bring
ms excel
coins
anaplan
aca/cima/acca
problem solving
fast-paced
- Proven ability to work within a fast-paced month end environment delivering insightful management accounts and supporting analysis
- Strong organisational skills, multi-tasking ability, attention to detail and conscientious
- Proactive, self-starter who is comfortable problem solving as an individual or as part of a team
- Self-confidence, resilience and ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced user of MS Excel. Comfortable with manipulating high volumes of data with an eye on generating efficiencies within our financial processes
- Construction/Developer/Real Estate experience desirable, but not essential
- Comfortable in working in a large, well-structured organisation, either from Practise or Industry
- Knowledge of relevant technical accounting concepts and ability to critically apply these
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with colleagues across a number of departments
- Experience with COINs software and Anaplan forecasting modules desirable, but not essential
- Studying towards an Accounting Professional Qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
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Company
Overview
£3.78 bn
Revenue in 2024
Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.
17,500 homes
Annual homes built
Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.
- Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
- Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
- Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
- Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
- Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.
- Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
- Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
- Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
- A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
- Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
- Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done
42% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut
Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
51.6% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions per m²
Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% per m² of completed housing by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
97% Waste Diversion
Construction Waste Recycling
97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².
5.3% Emissions Drop
Scope 1 & 2 Progress
Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.
- Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
- Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
- Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
- 185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth
August 2024
Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions
The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.
Gold Award
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.
November 2023
Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction
Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.
Over 100
Trained mental health first-aiders
Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.
- Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
- Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
- Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
- All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
- Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
- ‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue
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