Accounts Assistant

Persimmon plc; Studley CP; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5* housebuilder

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Bonus

Employee Benefits Platform

Job summary

Persimmon Homes is recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join our busy Accounts team. The role will involve purchase ledger duties, managing subcontractor accounts, and supporting the Finance Manager in multiple day-to-day tasks.

The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting, familiarity with CIS, and strong Excel skills, with an organised, diligent approach to work under pressure. This is a great opportunity within Persimmon.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role.
• Working towards an accounting qualification is beneficial.
• Experience with purchase ledgers and CIS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process all purchase invoices and obtain approval for payment.
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations.
• Compile monthly payment runs and ensure invoices are uploaded.
• Verify new sub-contractors in line with CIS standards and manage monthly CIS returns.
• Handle supplier queries by phone and email.
• Perform other accounting duties as required by the Finance Manager.

Skills

Organised

Diligent

Work under pressure

Education

Accounting qualification or in progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

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:

• 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
• 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