Accounts Assistant

Holland & Barrett; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is looking for an Accounts Assistant in Leeds. In this role, you'll handle purchase ledger duties, assist with subcontractor accounts, and process invoices. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting, preferably in the construction industry, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Benefits include life cover, a contributory pension, and employee discounts. This is a promising opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Life Cover

Contributory Pension

Bonus

Employee Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role.
• Organised and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process all purchase invoices and obtain approval for payment.
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations.
• Compile payment runs on a monthly basis.

Skills

Experience in a similar accounting role

Use of Microsoft applications, especially Excel

Organised and diligent

Job description

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

Why Persimmon Homes?

We’re one of the UK’s largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year.

At Persimmon, we don’t just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as an Accounts Assistant, you’ll benefit from:

• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Bonus
• 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. This will be a varied role which will require the role holder to carry out purchase ledger duties and assist with the subcontractor accounts. This role reports into the Finance Manager.

What you’ll do as an Accounts Assistant

• 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
• 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