Accounts Assistant

Persimmon Homes; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction company as an Accounts Assistant in Exeter, where you will support with purchase ledger duties and supplier queries. This entry-level role is perfect for individuals looking to establish a career in accounting and grow within a supportive environment. You'll have access to competitive benefits, including life cover and a contributory pension.

Benefits

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Access to high-street discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role is desirable.
• Previous experience in the construction industry is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience of using Microsoft applications especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process all purchase invoices and obtain approval for payment.
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations.
• Compile payment runs monthly, ensuring all invoices are uploaded.

Skills

Organisational skills

Diligence

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Location: Exeter, EX2

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity?

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Exeter, EX2

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as an 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 An 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 in Exeter. This will be a varied role which will require the role holder to carry out purchase ledger duties. This role reports into the Accounts 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 suppliers in line with company procedures
• Dealing with supplier queries over the phone and via email
• Any other accounting duties reasonably required by the Accounts Manager
  
  

What experience do I need?

• Experience in a similar accounting role is desirable
• 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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