Accounts Assistant

Persimmon; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the housing industry, Persimmon, is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their Bristol team. This role offers a dynamic work environment with responsibilities including managing purchase invoices and supplier reconciliations, ideal for those with accounting experience. Employees will enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Employee Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role is essential.
• Beneficial to possess a relevant accounting qualification or working towards one.
• Experience with subcontractors in the construction industry is an advantage.

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

Pressure management

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant

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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