Account Assistant - Protect

Serving our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day.

Salary:
From £28,000 - £35,000 (DOE) + annual bonus & benefits

Work Level: 1

Location:

Reigate

Office Attendance:
Our roles are hybrid; however, you should be able to travel to our Reigate office, 2 days per week for this position.

Closing date: 28 July at 5pm

We’re looking for an Account Assistant to join our Insurance Money and Services team. Working as part of the Finance Team, the primary focus of the role is to ensure timely & accurate Accounts Payable entries, including invoices, credit notes, payment runs and reconciliations. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining positive working relationships with key partners and stakeholders, including Tesco IMS and colleagues across the company.

• Input invoices accurately onto the accounts payable system, ensuring correct coding and approval in line with delegated authorities and supplier payment terms.
• Deal with supplier queries.
• Ensure supplier payments are made accurately and timely in line with payment terms.
• Prepare and sign payment runs in accordance with approved authorisations and agreed mandates.
• Reconcile daily and monthly bank statements, dealing with queries as required.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including Cashiers, Claims, and approvers.
• Provide cover for the team when required (e.g., holidays).
• Produce relevant balance sheet reconciliations, month‑end processes and posting journals.

• Previous experience working in an accounting or finance role, ideally within the financial services industry.
• Good numerical skills and the ability to carry out financial reconciliations, identify data errors, and resolve discrepancies.
• Hold, or be working towards, a recognised finance qualification such as AAT (or equivalent), or have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good computer skills, including experience using Excel, Crystal Reports, or similar reporting tools.
• Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information in a clear and simple way.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels of the organisation.

• Experience using online banking systems such as HSBCnet.
• Experience using bank reconciliation software or applications.

• Retirement pension scheme.
• Virtual GP Service for you and your family 365 days a year.
• Performance‑related annual bonus.
• Generous holiday allowance with a minimum of 7.2 weeks, with opportunity to buy more.
• Colleague Clubcard – 10% discount increasing to 15% each payday; a second card to share.
• Enhanced maternity leave pay, shared parental leave policy, and 8-week paid paternity leave.
• Ongoing learning opportunities and award‑winning training.
• Participation in Buy As You Earn and Save As You Earn share schemes.

Interviews are expected to be held from July/August.

We are committed to building a more inclusive workplace and celebrating diversity, encouraging all candidates to be themselves.