Assistant Accountant

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 10,000 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 Assistant Accountant to join our busy Finance team. This will be a varied role which will require the role holder to carry out purchase ledger duties and assist with accounts tasks. This role reports into the Finance Manager.

The role will include:

• Assisting in all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting of the Wessex Persimmon Homes business ensuring that all Group reporting deadlines are met
• Provide financial assistance/decision making support to the local company senior management team
• Develop and maintain financial policies and adhere to Group financial procedures ensuring consistent, accurate and robust accounting information produced
• Ensure the smooth running of the Purchase Ledger, Subcontract Ledger, Sales Ledger and Cashbook functions
• Assistance in preparation of all VAT and SDLT/LBTT payments made in connection with land purchases and sales

Key Job Tasks

• Build good inter-department relationships through regular interaction with the other departments/department heads to ensure all current key issues are addressed thoroughly and all potential costs/liabilities are fully understood by all
• Communicate clearly and timely with other departments and department heads to ensure all deadlines are met and all information presented in correct Group formats
• Assist in the preparation of bi-monthly Management Accounts and supporting analysis & narrative
• Assist in the preparation of monthly P&L and cash flow operating forecasts and land expenditure forecasts
• Assist in the preparation of the bi-annual budget and annual 5 Year Business Plan model
• Responsibility for the monthly VAT return reporting and consideration of any potential VAT issues on upcoming land transactions
• Assist in the preparation of year-end financial reporting and tax year-end reporting including P11d reporting
• Daily supervision of cashier, accounts payable purchase ledger and sub-contract ledger functions & the local weekly payroll function
• Ensure the Group financial policies and procedures are correctly being followed throughout the business
• Implement any new accounting systems and/or new Group procedures as needed by the business
• Any ad-hoc projects

What we need from you?

• Experience in a similar accounting role

• Fully AAT Qualified / Part Qualified Accountant (ACA or CIMA) ideally with some previous experience in a Management Accountant role

• 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

• Ability to manage current and upcoming future workloads so as to work effectively and accurately on multiple tasks in a fast-paced FTSE 100 PLC environment – time management and planning skills very important

What’s in it for you?

The Salary & Benefits package

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

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.

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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

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