Accounts Payable Assistant
Remote with one fixed day in Alderley Edge. Group Finance. Salary up to £26,000 annually.
We’re on the hunt for a skilled Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant to bring expertise and energy to our finance function. Reporting directly to the Purchase Ledger Team Leader, you’ll be part of a dynamic team with diverse backgrounds in both practice and industry. At Chess, we value ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning‑ so you’ll not only make an impact in your role but also grow through shared knowledge and personal development.
Key Responsibilities
* Coding and posting purchase invoices into Sage 200 and via our AP software (V1)
* Coordinating supplier statement reconciliations
* Managing the collation of invoices from different sources and distributing for authorisation
* Posting of bank transactions, including supplier and customer allocations
* Along with further general account duties
Key Skills & Experience
* Ability to plan and prioritise workload efficiently and successfully perform duties under pressure
* Strong attention to detail
* Clear understanding of accounting basics
* Great knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Ability to work well independently and within a team environment
* Knowledge of Sage 200 preferred, but not essential
Benefits
* Private healthcare (free after 1 year)
* Eye tests, flu jabs, and on-site health checks
* Mental health support from trained First Aiders
* A Wellbeing Day after 1 year
* Hybrid working support with a home office allowance
* 20 days holiday (rising to 24 with service) plus bank holidays
* Buy or sell up to 5 holidays twice a year
* Perkbox discounts on shopping, travel, fitness, and more
* Points‑based rewards from year 2
* Charity donation matching (up to £100)
* Recognition platform to celebrate your wins
* EE SIM offers for you and your family
* Learn 2 Earn scheme to boost your salary
* Team socials and celebrations
* Bespoke onboarding and leadership training
* Dedicated Culture Team to support you
A standard week is 37½ Monday to Friday. This is a home‑first position, giving you the freedom to work remotely while staying connected with the team. You’ll spend one day each week (Tuesday) at our Alderley Edge hub, collaborating face‑to‑face and sharing ideas. In addition, you’ll have access to our network of local hubs across the UK, with occasional ad‑hoc travel to other group offices or locations as needed.
Chess is one of the UKs leading independent and trusted technology service providers, employing over 280 skilled people across the UK, supporting over 18,000 UK businesses.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion is at the heart of our Chess culture, and we are passionate about our One Team spirit.
We believe that “if youre not growing, were not growing.”
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