Join our Group Finance team at Chess!
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.
“a great place to work, a great place to be a customer”
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
- Supporting supplier queries
- 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
What's in it for you?
Up to £26,000 per annum depending on experience, plus additional benefits.
Your Benefits at Chess:
We care about your health, wellbeing, and career. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
- 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
- Half-Day Fridays—start your weekend early!
- 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
- £1000 referral bonus
- Learn 2 Earn scheme to boost your salary
- Team socials and celebrations
- Bespoke onboarding and leadership training
- Dedicated Culture Team to support you
Working Hours & Location:
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.
Why Join Chess?
Chess is one of the UK's 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're extremely proud that our people voted us No.1 in 'The 100 Best Companies to Work for' list 2018, and we continue to celebrate more than 17 years in the top 100.
Our continued focus on growth creates opportunity for everyone to progress their career, to develop knowledge and skills, to gain reward and recognition and to maximise their potential. The growth and success of our people ensures the growth and success of our business.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Chess ICT, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We want to make sure everyone has a fair chance and opportunity throughout the application process. If you require any adjustments during your application or interview, please feel comfortable reaching out to our recruitment team so we can support you.
We believe that "if you're not growing, we're not growing."
