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Accounts Assistant
Persimmon Homes
Leading UK homebuilder focused on creating sustainable, high-quality residential communities.
Assist with subcontract ledger, purchase ledger, invoice processing and payments.
15 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Great Blakenham, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Customer Care
Land Acquisition
Health and Safety
Sustainability
Data Protection/GDPR
Careers/Recruitment
Investor Relations
+2 more
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Construction
Affordable Housing
Family Homes
Timber Frame Manufacturing
Brickwork
Roofing
Sustainable Communities
+4 more
Role
Description
invoice coding
commercial liaison
cis management
ledger maintenance
payment runs
supplier onboarding
Coding and processing of invoices on to coins
Working closely with the commercial team
Ensure all CIS and insurance details are correct and updated accordingly
Maintenance of ledger accounts
Prepare mid-month/end of month subcontractor payment runs
Opening of new supplier accounts in accordance with the Persimmon Plc internal controls
Requirements
accounting
construction
excel
microsoft
organised
pressure
Experience in a similar accounting 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
Benefits
Competitive salary
Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
Life Cover & Contributory Pension
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Since 1972
Year Established
Operated consistently as a leading homebuilder in the UK since its founding year.
£3+ Billion
Annual Revenue
Achieved significant financial performance with over £3 billion in reported revenue.
Creating large-scale residential communities across the UK.
Committed to high-quality homes and sustainability in the residential sector.
Specializes in affordable homes, luxury developments, and mixed-use residential estates.
Operates through multiple regional offices, delivering homes in both urban and rural settings.
Notable for a customer-centric approach, focusing on design quality and value for money.
Known for delivering homes on time and within budget, establishing a trusted reputation in UK housing.
Culture + Values
Customer Focused – “Our customers are our first priority… by treating them fairly and with integrity.”
Value Driven – “Deliver the best value, high quality homes… encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation and cost‑efficiency.”
Team Work – “We are one team, working in an open and collaborative manner… embrace diversity and new ideas.”
Social Impact – “Build homes for the future in sustainable communities… leave a legacy that delivers economic, social and environmental value.”
Excellence Always – “Strive to be excellent in all that we do… build the best value, high quality homes in the most cost‑effi cient manner.”
Open culture – “Encourages frank and honest discussion… people feel able to be their authentic selves at work.”
Flexible working – “Culture based on trust… you’ll want to do the right thing, and make the right decisions.”
Environment + Sustainability
46.2% Reduction
Scope 1+2 Emissions
Reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline by 2030.
22% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions
Reduction in Scope 3 emissions per m² floor area from a 2019 baseline by 2030.
146,068 Trees
Planted Across Developments
Approximately 146,068 trees planted across developments.
98% Waste
Recycled
98% of operational waste recycled in 2024.
Netzero carbon homes in use by 2030
Netzero carbon operations by 2040
Longterm net zero valuechain target by 2045 (SBTi pathway)
Maintain NHBC reportable items at 0.26 for year ending 31 Dec 2024
Achieve 10% Biodiversity Net Gain on all new developments
Ensure HBF five-star customer satisfaction rating
Employee training: 15,350 training days delivered
Average home SAP rating 84 (B EPC)
Zero-carbon home pilot at Germany Beck, York: ASHP, solar PV, MVHR, wastewater heat recovery, EV charging
235 sites served by own timberframe, brick and tile factories in 2024
Inclusion & Diversity
40% Female Employees
Target Representation
40% of total employees should be female by end of 2025.
32% Managers
Female Representation
Currently, 32% of managers are female, with a target of 45%.
34% Senior Management
Female Representation
34% of senior management are female, nearing the 35% target.
39% Salaried
Female Employees
39% of salaried employees are female, approaching the 45% target.
50 Apprentices
Female Recruitment Target
Targeting 50 female apprentices/technical trainees in construction roles.
Completed external D&I review in early 2022.
Established D&I Working Group and Council.
Formed Employee Panel to inform progress.
Implemented diversity training across the Group.
Achieved Living Wage Foundation accreditation.
Include all employees and subcontractors in Living Wage certification.
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