We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated analytical Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitve salary. 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 where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. 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! About the Accounts Assistant role: We are looking for an Accounts Assistant who will be responsible for general accounting duties including cashbooks, purchase ledger, payments, and month end. You will have direct contact with internal staff at a senior management and director level and external suppliers. Key Responsibilities as our Accounts Assistant: Cash and Bank Management When established on the banking system, download daily bank statement updates Update cashbooks for payments and receipts Organise Direct Debit for payments Purchase Ledger Management Entry of invoices onto the Purchase Invoice Register (PIR) Control the invoice authorisation process Transfer invoices from the PIR to the Purchase Ledger Sales Ledger Management Posting of cash received onto the Sales Ledger Organise customer refunds Control of Month End/Year End Ledger Routines Co-ordinate and manage the period end ledger processes Prepare and file all Month End Opera reports Financial Accounting Support Prepare assigned year end schedules and audit analysis work Assist with ad hoc financial exercises and reports Dimensions & Limits of Authority Can decline expense payments if outside rules and guidelines Delay payments to suppliers if not authorised Other Expenses, Cover for Fixed Assets Skills Knowledge and Expertise Minimum 5 x GCSE Grade ‘C' including Maths and English AAT membership (student or qualified) Strong organisational ability, numerate and attention to detail Extensive work experience relevant role in a £60M organisation Smart and professional appearance and behaviour Confident and effective telephone manner Able to multi-task Computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office Working knowledge of Pegasus Opera software or similar accounting system, and Barclays.NET Benefits Hybrid Working (2 Days a Week in the office - SK4 2HD) Truly flexible working. 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days. Top employer for 9th 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 bonus Diversity 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.