Administrator (Accounts)

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 a Part Time Accounts Team Administrator to join our busy Accounts team (25 hours per week over 5 days). This will be a varied role which will require the role holder to provide administrative support to the team and help us provide a top level service to both colleagues and suppliers. This role reports into the Accounts Manager.

The role will include:

• Matching PODs to Invoices
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations
• Monitoring the Accounts Team inbox and directing queries appropriately
• Issuing Credit Control reminder emails and letters
• Dealing with the department’s inward and outbound post
• Checking plot data for utility and council tax bills
• Creating Excel backup sheets for new Purchase Orders (for 2 way matching)
• Assist in setting up new supplier accounts
• Provide holiday cover for Registering invoices
• Any other administration duties reasonably required by the Accounts Manager or Finance Director

What we need from you?

• Experience of using Microsoft applications especially Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams
• Previous experience in a similar role and/or in the construction industry would be an advantage but not essential
• Must be organised, diligent, flexible and able to work under pressure

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.

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