Job Description

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Description

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.

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!###

Key Responsibilities

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 Organise Nominal Payments & Receipts including Nominal coding and maintain Nominal Payments/Receipts File Prepare Bank Reconciliations Prepare Bank Transfer letters Manage and maintain Petty Cash records

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 Investigate and resolve supplier queries Maintain the integrity of the Supplier Master Files and Ledger entries Maintain complete and orderly invoice records Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure new supplier set-up policy is followed Prepare bi-monthly payment runs Review and authorise supplier statement reconciliations

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 Perform ledger control account reconciliations Manage inter-company account controls and reconciliations Administer the Month End Routines on Pegasus Opera

Financial Accounting Support

Prepare assigned year end schedules and audit analysis work Assist with ad hoc financial exercises and reports Assist with post management accounts control/added value exercises

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

Assist in Building a High-Performing Team

Collaborate with colleagues and contribute in making a positive influence on the team culture and engagement. Supporting the manager in building a high-performing team. Working closely with the Financial Controller to allow alignment to strategy.

General

Update task specific procedures Appraisal Developmental Tasks Maintain security and control of the Office safe


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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


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Benefits

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

Campus 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 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 rooms

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.###

About CDL Software

The UKs biggest insurance retailers rely on CDLs trend setting solutions to drive success and growth. Our ambition and commitment has produced a track record of delivering exactly that. The result is a client base that includes some of the most profitable insurance operations in the UK.

This Policy was last updated in April 2025