Assistant Cost Analyst

Role overview

ID: 2025-7735
Entity: Vistry
Region: Vistry South East
Department: Strategic Land
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Job Location: Brentwood, Essex
Date Posted: 03.09.2025

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Cost Analyst to join our team within Vistry Strategic Land, at our Brentwood office. As our Assistant Cost Analyst, you will process purchase orders and payment of supplier invoices. You will prepare and process the monthly updates of the cost budgets and site appraisals. You will also prepare and maintain financial analysis and benchmarking data.

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 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
Strong GCSE/A-levels or equivalent
Experience processing purchase orders and invoices on accounting software (E.g. COINS)
Experience of financial reporting and analysis processes
Good level of Excel ability
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to ensure flexibility when required
Strong attention to detail
Good communications skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work in a team and works well with others to achieve positive results

Desirable…

Education to Degree level
Part-qualified accountancy qualification
Experience preparing and maintaining financial models in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of accounting principles
More about the Assistant Cost Analyst role…
Process purchase orders and invoices in accordance with the group protocols and payment timetables, ensuring the necessary supporting information is provided and approvals obtained.
Set up new supplier accounts and ensure key supplier documentation (e.g. insurances) are accurately recorded on COINS.
Prepare supporting information for cost recharges and ensure invoices are issued to third parties.
Run and issue monthly cost reports from COINS.
Assist with production and monitoring of budgets and forecasts.
Assist Budget Owners with queries on completing monthly updates to budgets and appraisals.
Tracking completion of monthly budget submissions. Checking and locking budget submissions.
Investigate and report variances against approved budgets and forecasts.
Ensure monthly cost and income data is accurately recorded in budgets and appraisals.
Update budget files with the latest indices data.
Assist in the production of monthly appraisals and budget updates with special note being made regarding variances in cost/profitability.
Undertake ad hoc analysis as guided by the Financial Analysis Director.
Assist in the production of financial reports and analysis, including reports for Board approval and the monthly development appraisal review meetings.
Prepare the monthly WIP/cashflow report.
Any other responsibilities as desired by Line Manager.

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 empowerus 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-WS1

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.