Accounts Assistant
CDL Software · Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Apply & track with Apply EdgeThe role is primarily responsible for purchase ledger activities, including supplier invoices, employee expenses, company credit cards, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.This is a varied Finance role rather than a purely transactional invoice-processing position. Alongside purchase ledger responsibilities, the successful candidate will provide support across cashbook, sales ledger, reconciliations and month-end and year-end activities. The role therefore suits someone who is comfortable managing different tasks, changing priorities and investigating discrepancies.About CDL CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.We have built a collaborative and creative culture, leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance our products, processes and decision-making. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients!The RoleYou will help ensure that purchase ledger transactions are processed accurately and on time, supplier accounts are maintained correctly, and key Finance controls are completed.Purchase ledger will be your principal area of responsibility, but you will also support other Finance activities when required. You will need to take ownership of your workload, follow up outstanding items and work to deadlines, particularly around payment runs and month-end.The Finance team is currently transitioning to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, so the role will involve learning new systems and adapting to evolving Finance processes.Position in our OrganisationReporting to the Financial Controller, you will work closely with colleagues across the business and communicate professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including senior managers and directors.What You'll DoPurchase Ledger ManagementRegister supplier invoices promptly and accurately in the Purchase Invoice Register (PIR)Monitor the invoice approval process and follow up outstanding authorisationsTransfer authorised invoices from the PIR to the purchase ledgerProcess employee expense claims, ensuring they are authorised, correctly coded and supported by appropriate receiptsProcess and reconcile company credit card transactions, following up missing receipts or coding informationReconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve differencesRespond to supplier queries and follow outstanding issues through to resolutionMaintain accurate supplier master data, ledger entries and invoice recordsWork with Purchasing to ensure the new-supplier set-up policy is followedPrepare and support scheduled supplier and employee expense payment runsCash and Bank ManagementDownload daily bank statements and review transactionsRecord payments and receipts accurately in the cashbooksSet up and maintain direct debit paymentsProcess nominal payments and receipts, ensuring appropriate coding and supporting records are maintainedPrepare bank reconciliations and investigate differencesSales Ledger SupportPost customer receipts accurately to the sales ledgerArrange customer refunds in line with agreed controlsMonth-End and Year-End SupportSupport the timely completion of month-end and year-end ledger routinesPrepare and retain assigned month-end reports for reviewPrepare assigned ledger control account reconciliations and investigate differencesSupport year-end Finance activities and audit requirementsFinancial Accounting SupportPrepare assigned year-end schedules and supporting audit analysisAssist with ad hoc financial analysis and reportingSupport Finance control activities and reviews as requiredGeneralSupport colleagues and share knowledge to help the team meet its objectivesTake ownership of assigned activities and communicate promptly where issues or delays ariseMaintain the security and control of the office safeKeep task-specific procedures accurate and up to dateAbout YouEssentialPrevious experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable or similar Finance roleStrong numerical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detailComfortable working in a varied Finance role and moving between different activitiesAble to manage competing priorities and meet deadlinesAble to investigate discrepancies and follow issues through to resolutionAble to work accurately on routine transactional activities while also dealing with queries and reconciliationsClear and professional written and verbal communication skillsConfident using Microsoft Office, particularly ExcelAt least five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English, or equivalent qualificationsDesirableStudying towards an AAT qualification or, if already qualified, holding current AAT professional membershipPrevious experience with supplier statement reconciliationsExperience processing employee expenses and company credit cardsExperience supporting payment runs and period-end activitiesExperience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance would be beneficialWhat You'll GetSalaryThe salary for the role of Accounts Assistant pays up to £29,000p.a. providing a fantastic opportunity for career progression, where your growth and advancement within CDL are only limited by your own ambition and effort.Benefits 🏠🏢 Hybrid Working (2 Days a Week in the office - SK4 2HD)⏱️ Flexible working.🌴 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days.🏆 Top employer for 10th year running🌱 Excellent training and development platform🪜 Opportunities for career progression💙 Health and Wellbeing Programme☕ Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.🛡️ Life and health assurance⚡🚗 Electric Vehicle Scheme🎖️ Established Recognition Award System👶 Great Parental Benefits🌍 Diversity and Inclusion network💰 Pension scheme🤝 Community projects and volunteer days👥💸 Refer a friend bonusCampus Benefits:🅿️ On-site free parking🏢 Open plan modern offices🤫 Quiet Spaces are also available🚌 Shuttle bus to and from the station🍽️ Subsidised restaurant🎮 Games room, pool & table-tennis tables and chill out zone💻⚙️ Annual Hackathon & Deep Racer Events🎉 Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer BBQ, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!💇♂️ Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on site🚲 Cycle to work scheme🚿 Shower and dry roomsDiversity and inclusion:We’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants.Recruitment Agency Notice:CDL have a PSL in place, but haven't used them for over 3 years, therefore be advised that any unsolicited submission of candidate details - including but not limited to LinkedIn profiles, CVs, or resumes (whether redacted or unredacted) - will be considered freely given and unsolicited. As such, these submissions will not be subject to any fees, terms, or obligations on our part.Only candidate profiles that have been formally discussed with and approved by our Talent Acquisition (TA) team prior to submission AND submitted by agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) operating under agreed terms are authorised to submit candidates. 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