Role overview ID: 2025-7015 Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry Cotswolds Department: Finance & Tax Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Date Posted: 19.03.2025 We have a new opportunity for an Finance Assistant to join our team within Vistry Cotswolds, at our Bishops Cleeve office in Cheltenham. As our Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for carrying out the processing of supplier invoices and credit notes in a timely, accurate and efficient manner whilst ensuring all invoices comply with invoicing guidelines and relevant orders. 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 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 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 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 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications including Maths and English Accuracy of data input and ability to follow procedures, Group policies and statutory requirements Ability to liaise with key stakeholders – i.e. Suppliers and internal teams on a professional and courteous basis Ability to follow up queries and resolve them satisfactorily and promptly Demonstrates sound time management and organisational skills which will allow you to actively manage your working day Early identification and resolution of problems Knowledge of Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, Teams Preferred but not essential knowledge of COINS – invoice/credit note/GRN processing Flexible working approach Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a varying workload Ability to work well within a team environment Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy Excellent communication skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Excellent analytical skills and organisation More about the Finance Assistant role Receive invoices/credit notes electronically, date stamp and place into correct folder for approval/processing Checking and accurately entering supplier invoices/credit notes ensuring correct VAT treatment Ensuring authorisation procedures for supplier invoices are followed Ensure that all invoices are processed to meet their agreed payment run dates Reconciling supplier statements, chasing copies of missing invoices as required Proactively resolving supplier invoice queries to ensure the prompt payment of outstanding invoices Assisting with Purchase Ledger mailbox, prioritising urgent matters where appropriate Supporting with the preparation of the Purchase Ledger and Subcontract Ledger payment runs Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us 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,â¯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. LI-TP1 Benefits Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days’ holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.