Accounts Assistant

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,0000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?

We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our busy Accounts team. The role will be responsible for our Purchase Ledger function, reporting into the Finance Manager.

The role will include:

• Working as part of a team of two on the Purchase ledger function for the South Coast region
• Process a high volume of supplier invoices, including matching to orders and delivery notes
• Carry out regular supplier statement reconciliations
• Run payment runs on a monthly basis, ensuring all supplier invoices are uploaded
• Policing correct ledger coding and department approvals
• Advising on and checking correct VAT & IR35 treatment for invoices & new suppliers
• Dealing with supplier queries over the phone and via email
• Any other accounting duties reasonably required by the Finance Manager

What we need from you?

• Experience in a purchase ledger role in a busy accounts department is essential
• Previous experience in the construction industry and dealing with subcontractors would be an advantage but not essential
• Must be organised, diligent, have a good eye for detail and able to work under pressure
• Team player with good people skills
• Ability to challenge internal business partners (on site and in office) and suppliers where appropriate
• Experience of using Microsoft applications especially outlook & excel

What’s in it for you?

The Salary & Benefits package

• Salary competitive (DOE)
• Contributory pension
• Life cover
• Bonus

Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business allowing staff to apply for home working up to 2 days per week.

When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of.

If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.

Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB

No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction

Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

If you have any questions about the job or application process please contact us at talentacquisition@persimmonhomes.com