Finance Analyst at Vistry Group in Newbury, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

journal entry

management accounts

bank forecasting

budget control

balance reconciliation

coins posting

Preparation and input of journals, prepayments, and accruals.
Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
Monitor performance against management plans, ensuring results, trends, and risks are clearly communicated.
Monitoring daily bank movements, including actual and 3-month forecast reporting.
Assist in the production and control of overhead budgets.
Support maintaining a strong financial control environment in the region including maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations.
Chasing and reporting of outstanding sundry debtors.
Raising ad hoc sales invoices and purchase orders; coding invoices for relevant costs.
Provide general support to the finance team as required.
Production of reports to support monthly forecasts and budget processes.
Posting of house sale completion statements and journals to COINS (ERP system).
Assist in the preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts.
Production of weekly and monthly reports as required.
Support the wider operations of the Regional business unit, liaising with Commercial / Development / Sales and Marketing teams to provide financial insight and support alongside the Regional Head of Finance.

Requirements

accountancy

coins

excel

construction

time management

it

Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Construction/housebuilder industry experience
Strong time management
Recognized accountancy qualification (i.e. ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
Attention to detail
Able to communicate to individuals at all levels
Very good understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook and particularly Excel is vital
Good team working skills
Experience using COINS (ERP system)
Strong academic record
Ability to explain technical financial information clearly to non-finance people
Strong mathematical and IT skills
Strong GCSE/A levels or equivalent

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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.

Culture + Values

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

Environment + Sustainability

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

Inclusion & Diversity

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

Articles

Careers – People development

Projects & Partnerships overview

Construction Apprentice programme

Role

Description

journal entry

management accounts

bank forecasting

budget control

balance reconciliation

coins posting

Preparation and input of journals, prepayments, and accruals.
Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
Monitor performance against management plans, ensuring results, trends, and risks are clearly communicated.
Monitoring daily bank movements, including actual and 3-month forecast reporting.
Assist in the production and control of overhead budgets.
Support maintaining a strong financial control environment in the region including maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations.
Chasing and reporting of outstanding sundry debtors.
Raising ad hoc sales invoices and purchase orders; coding invoices for relevant costs.
Provide general support to the finance team as required.
Production of reports to support monthly forecasts and budget processes.
Posting of house sale completion statements and journals to COINS (ERP system).
Assist in the preparation of weekly cash flow forecasts.
Production of weekly and monthly reports as required.
Support the wider operations of the Regional business unit, liaising with Commercial / Development / Sales and Marketing teams to provide financial insight and support alongside the Regional Head of Finance.

Requirements

accountancy

coins

excel

construction

time management

it

Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Construction/housebuilder industry experience
Strong time management
Recognized accountancy qualification (i.e. ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
Attention to detail
Able to communicate to individuals at all levels
Very good understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook and particularly Excel is vital
Good team working skills
Experience using COINS (ERP system)
Strong academic record
Ability to explain technical financial information clearly to non-finance people
Strong mathematical and IT skills
Strong GCSE/A levels or equivalent

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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.

Culture + Values

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

Environment + Sustainability

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

Inclusion & Diversity

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

Articles

Careers – People development

Projects & Partnerships overview

Construction Apprentice programme