Accounts Assistant

Persimmon Homes; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in the UK is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their busy Accounts team in Mansfield. In this role, you will manage purchase ledger duties, assist with subcontractor accounts, and handle supplier queries. Ideal candidates will have a background in accounting, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and excellent organizational skills. The company offers a competitive salary, life cover, and a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Bonus

Employee Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role is required.
• Knowledge of construction industry and subcontractors is an advantage.
• Organized, diligent, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and obtain approvals for payments.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Compile monthly payment runs for supplier invoices.
• Verify new subcontractors and manage CIS returns.
• Handle supplier queries through phone and email.
• Provide occasional reception cover.

Skills

Accounting experience

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant accounting qualification or in progress

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Mansfield, NG18

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?

We're one of the UK's largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year.

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
• Bonus
• 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.

What You'll Do As An Accounts Assistant

• 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
• Deal with supplier queries over the phone and via email
• Any other accounting duties reasonably required by the Finance Manager
• Occasional reception cover

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