Accounts Assistant

Persimmon Homes; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the housing sector as an Accounts Assistant in Bristol. In this entry-level role, you'll support financial operations by processing invoices and managing supplier accounts within a dynamic accounts team. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Access to high-street discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role.
• Experience in the construction industry and dealing with subcontractors is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process all purchase invoices and obtain approval for payment.
• Compile payment runs on a monthly basis.
• Dealing with supplier queries over the phone and via email.

Skills

Organisational skills

Diligence

Ability to work under pressure

Experience with Microsoft applications, especially Excel

Education

Relevant accounting qualification or working towards one

Job description

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Location: Bristol, BS20

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity?

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Bristol, BS20

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Accounts Assistant and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

At Persimmon, We Don't Just Build Homes — We Build Careers. When You Join Us As a Accounts Assistant, You'll Benefit From

• Competitive salary
• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development
  
  

What is the role?

We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our busy Accounts team. This will be a varied role which will require the role holder to carry out purchase ledger duties and assist with the subcontractor accounts. This role reports into the Finance Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process all purchase invoices and obtain approval for payment
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations
• Compile payment runs on a monthly basis, ensuring all supplier invoices are uploaded
• Verify all new sub-contractors in line with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) standards and manage monthly CIS returns
• Dealing with supplier queries over the phone and via email
• Any other accounting duties reasonably required by the Finance Manager
  
  

What experience do I need?

• Experience in a similar accounting role
• A relevant accounting qualification or working towards one would be beneficial
• Previous experience in the construction industry and dealing with subcontractors would be an advantage but not essential
• Experience of using Microsoft applications especially Excel
• Must be organised, diligent and able to work under pressure
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Accounting

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