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Accounts Assistant

Persimmon Homes
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3EL, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Persimmon Homes is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract in Great Blakenham, IP6.
  • The role involves processing purchase invoices, supplier reconciliations, and managing subcontractor accounts.
  • Candidates should have experience in a similar accounting role, with relevant qualifications preferred but not mandatory.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as life cover, a contributory pension, and employee discounts.
  • Applicants are expected to have at least some experience in accounting and be organized and diligent in their work.
Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Great Blakenham, IP6

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Accounts Assistant and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

At Persimmon, we don't just build homes - we build careers. When you join us as a Accounts Assistant, you'll benefit from:
  • Competitive salary
  • 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
  • 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?
We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our busy Accounts team on an initial 12 month Fixed-Term Contract. This will be a varied role which will require the role holder to carry out purchase ledger duties and assist with the subcontractor accounts.


Primary Responsibilities
  • 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
  • Verify all new sub-contractors in line with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) standards and manage monthly CIS returns
  • Dealing with supplier queries over the phone and via email
  • Any other accounting duties reasonably required by the Finance Manager
What experience do I need?
  • 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
  • Experience of using Microsoft applications especially Excel
  • Must be organised, diligent and able to work under pressure
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