Assistant Accountant

Vistry Group; Redhill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car salary sacrifice

Annual leave 39+ days

Volunteer days

Private medical insurance

Enhanced leave

Salary sacrifice pension

Life assurance 4x

Share schemes

Christmas shutdown

Rewards portal

Job summary

Vistry Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join Vistry South East in Redhill, Surrey. You will support the Regional Finance function in maintaining and reporting accurate financial records, and assist with monthly forecasts, the annual budget and long-term strategic plans.

We value in-person collaboration with flexible working where possible and offer a competitive salary plus annual bonus, car salary sacrifice, and enhanced benefits including generous leave and pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record and GCSE/A-levels or equivalent.
• Working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA or desire to begin studying.
• Experience in finance environment or placement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the reporting of regional KPIs and management information to senior management.
• Support month-end close processes and weekly cashbook postings.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts.
• Raise invoices to partners for contracted income and track receipts.
• Support with financial administration of sites including COINS and HARP.
• Assist with short-term cash forecasts and monthly reforecasts.
• Assist with annual budget and strategic plan preparation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Finance-related degree or part-qualified accountant

GCSE/A-levels or equivalent

Tools

COINS

HARP

Anaplan

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our team within Vistry South East, at our office in Redhill, Surrey (RH1 1QZ). As our Assistant Accountant, you will support the Regional Finance function in maintaining and reporting accurate financial records and provide insightful financial and commercial analysis. You will assist in preparation of monthly forecasts, the annual budget and long-term strategic plan.We value in‑person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Christmas company shutdown
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...

In return, what we would like from you...

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Strong academic record
• Strong GCSE/A-levels or equivalent
• Working towards recognised accountancy qualification or desire to begin studying ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Able to process information accurately to strict deadlines
• Ability to follow up queries proactively and resolve them satisfactorily
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office, Outlook and particularly Excel is vital
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills
• Strong mathematical and IT skills
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy
• Good understanding of business
• Able to communicate to individuals at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Collaborative nature and ability to build relationships
• Honesty and discretion
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines and when the business needs require it

Desirable...

• Finance related degree or part-qualified accountant
• Experience of professional finance environment e.g. placement or work experience
• Knowledge of the housebuilding/construction industry
• Experience using COINS or Anaplan
• Ability to explain technical financial information clearly to non-finance people

More about the Assistant Accountant role...

• Own the reporting of regional key performance indicators and management information, both financial and non-financial, to senior management. Examples include weekly sales reporting and monthly forward orderbook position.
• Support with the month end close process and own the weekly cashbook postings.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for low and medium risk accounts, preparing appropriate documentation to support existing balances and uphold financial controls.
• Raise invoices to partners for contracted income and track receipts.
• Support with financial administration of sites including setting up contract series and plot information in COINS and HARP systems
• Support with the preparation of short-term cash forecasts and the monthly reforecast and associated deliverables.
• Support with the preparation of the annual budget / strategic plan and associated deliverables.
• Ad-hoc generation and analysis of information to support key stakeholders.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry.