Subcontractor Ledger Clerk

Persimmon Homes; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in Thornaby-on-Tees is seeking a Subcontractor Ledger Clerk to manage subcontract payments and queries. You will process invoices, prepare payment runs, and liaise with subcontractors. The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and experience in a similar busy environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Healthcare

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Employee Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within a busy organisation.
• Diligent and organized with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing subcontract certificates/invoices on to the subcontract ledger.
• Preparing subcontractor & labour only payment runs.
• Ensuring correct level of authorisation is obtained for certificates & payments.
• Dealing with subcontractor queries via telephone and emails.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Communication skills

Organized

Tools

COINS

Job description

Job Title: Subcontractor Ledger Clerk

Location: Thornaby, TS17

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Subcontractor Ledger Clerk 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 a Subcontractor Ledger Clerk, You'll Benefit From

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Healthcare
• 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?

The purpose of the role is to ensure our subcontract ledger supply is paid on time and any queries are dealt with in a prompt and efficient manner.

What You'll Do As a Subcontractor Ledger Clerk

• Processing subcontract certificates/invoices on to the subcontract ledger
• Preparing subcontractor & labour only payment runs
• Subcontractor statement reconciliations
• Ensuring correct level of authorisation is obtained for certificates & payments
• Costing certificates/invoices to contracts
• Monthly CIS returns
• Liaising with our internal teams to resolve queries
• Dealing with subcontractor queries – telephone and emails
• Adhoc accounts duties

What experience do I need?

• Previous experience in a similar role within a busy organisation
• COINS experience would be hugely beneficial but not essential
• Diligent and organised
• Strong attention to detail
• Excel skills required
• Good communication skills