Accounts Assistant

2 weeks ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Persimmon Homes Full time

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 250 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 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. This role reports into the Finance Manager.

The role will include:

  • 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
  • Any other accounting duties reasonably required by the Finance Manager

What we need from you?

  • 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
  • Must be organised, diligent 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.


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._

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