Accounts Assistant

CDL Software

. Register, approve, transfer and maintain supplier invoices in the purchase ledger .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeStockport • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £29,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in purchase ledger management, accounts payable processes, and financial reconciliation, with strong numerical and organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Microsoft Excel, capable of supporting financial reporting and audit activities.

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Purchase Ledger ManagementFinancial ReconciliationMicrosoft Dynamics 365 FinanceAAT QualificationSupplier Statement Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Invoice ProcessingExpense Claims ProcessingBank ReconciliationCustomer Receipt PostingFinancial ReportingData EntryDiscrepancy InvestigationPayment Run SupportAudit AnalysisNumerical Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Dynamics 365 FinanceMicrosoft ExcelPurchase Ledger SoftwareBanking Software

Certifications & Qualifications

AAT Qualification

Industry Keywords

Accounts PayableSupplier ManagementExpense ManagementFinancial AnalysisLedger Routines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Register, approve, transfer and maintain supplier invoices in the purchase ledger
Process and reconcile employee expense claims and company credit card transactions
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
Respond to supplier queries and maintain accurate supplier data and records
Support supplier and employee expense payment runs
Download bank statements, record cashbook transactions and maintain direct debit payments
Prepare bank reconciliations and investigate differences
Post customer receipts and arrange customer refunds
Support month-end and year-end ledger routines, reports, reconciliations and audit requirements
Prepare year-end schedules and audit analysis
Assist with financial analysis, reporting and Finance control activities
Maintain office safe security and keep procedures up to date
Support colleagues and communicate issues or delays promptly
Learn Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance while adapting to evolving Finance processes
Report to the Financial Controller and communicate with suppliers, internal stakeholders, senior managers and directors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable or similar Finance role
Strong numerical and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Comfortable working in a varied Finance role and moving between different activities
Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Able to investigate discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution
Able to work accurately on routine transactional activities while also dealing with queries and reconciliations
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
At least five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications
Studying towards an AAT qualification or, if already qualified, holding current AAT professional membership is desirable
Previous experience with supplier statement reconciliations is desirable
Experience processing employee expenses and company credit cards is desirable
Experience supporting payment runs and period-end activities is desirable
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance would be beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 bonus
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 and regular social events
Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services on site
Cycle to work scheme
Shower and dry rooms