Accounts Assistant

Hettema & van Bambost Juristen; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This full-time, permanent role involves managing cashbooks, ledgers, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The company fosters a collaborative environment, offering hybrid working arrangements and a commitment to employee development. With a strong presence in the accounting sector, this role provides an excellent opportunity for growth and professional development. If you are self-motivated and possess strong organizational skills, this is the perfect chance to enhance your career.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Starting 25 days holiday, increasing to 30

Health and wellbeing programs

Life and health insurance

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Pension scheme

Recognition awards

Parental benefits

Diversity initiatives

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade C or above).
• AAT membership (student or qualified) is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage cashbooks, purchase and sales ledgers, and payments.
• Coordinate month-end/year-end routines and prepare reports.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Numeracy

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Proficiency in MS Office

Accounting Software (Pegasus Opera)

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade C or above)

AAT membership (student or qualified)

Tools

Barclays.NET

Pegasus Opera

Job description

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We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary.

About CDL

CDL is one of the UK's leading software development companies, employing over 600 staff at its Stockport campus. We have a strong presence in the retail insurance sector, developing innovative solutions in aggregator, web, and telematics spaces. Our technologies help our clients succeed in a competitive UK insurance market.

We foster a collaborative, creative culture with agile practices, aiming to provide an inspiring work environment where employees are at the core of our success.

Role Overview

The Accounts Assistant will handle general accounting duties, including managing cashbooks, purchase and sales ledgers, payments, and month-end procedures. You will liaise with senior management and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cash and Bank Management: Download daily bank statements, update cashbooks, organize direct debits.
2. Purchase Ledger Management: Enter invoices, control authorizations, transfer invoices to the ledger.
3. Sales Ledger Management: Post cash receipts, organize refunds.
4. Month-End/Year-End Routines: Coordinate ledger processes, prepare reports.
5. Financial Support: Prepare schedules, assist with audits and reports.
6. Authority Limits: Decline or delay payments outside guidelines.
7. Additional Tasks: Expenses, Fixed Assets management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade C or above)
• AAT membership (student or qualified)
• Strong organizational skills, numeracy, attention to detail
• Experience in a similar role within a £60M+ organization
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software (Pegasus Opera or similar), Barclays.NET

Benefits

• Hybrid working (2 days in-office at SK4 2HD)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Starting 25 days holiday, increasing to 30
• Recognition as a top employer for 9 years
• Training and career development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Various employee engagement activities
• Life and health insurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Recognition awards, parental benefits, diversity initiatives
• Pension scheme, community involvement, referral bonuses

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are happy to discuss flexible working and workplace adjustments.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Accounting