Accounts Assistant

Persimmon Homes; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the construction sector as an Accounts Assistant. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment for your career growth. You'll manage purchase ledger duties and assist with subcontractor accounts, contributing to the success of the accounts team. Ideal for those with accounting experience and a desire to work in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Employee Benefits Platform

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role is essential.
• Relevant accounting qualification or working towards one is beneficial.
• Experience with Microsoft applications, especially Excel, is required.

Responsibilities

• Process all purchase invoices and obtain approval for payment.
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations.
• Compile payment runs on a monthly basis.

Skills

Organised

Diligent

Ability to work under pressure

Experience using Microsoft applications

Experience in a similar accounting role

Education

Relevant accounting qualification or working towards one

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Great Blakenham, IP6

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 on an initial 12 month Fixed-Term Contract. This will be a varied role which will require the role holder to carry out purchase ledger duties and assist with the subcontractor accounts.

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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