Account Assistant - Protect

Account Assistant – Protect

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

Location:

Reigate Office Attendance:
Hybrid (travel to Reigate office 2 days per week)
Closing Date: 28 July at 5pm

We are looking for an Account Assistant to join our Insurance Money and Services team. The role focuses on timely and accurate Accounts Payable entries, including invoices, credit notes, payment runs and reconciliations, while building positive relationships with key partners and stakeholders.

• Inputting invoices accurately onto the accounts payable system, ensuring correct coding, approval, and timely supplier payments.
• Dealing with supplier queries and reconciling daily and monthly bank statements.
• Preparing payment runs in line with authorisations and approved mandates.
• Producing balance sheet reconciliations, month‑end processes and posting journals.
• Providing cover for the team during holidays.

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally within financial services.
• Good numerical skills and ability to reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Recognised finance qualification such as AAT (or equivalent) or at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• High accuracy, strong attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with reporting tools such as Crystal Reports.
• Good planning, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise work and explain financial information clearly.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships across the organization.

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

• Colleague pension scheme for retirement planning.
• Virtual GP Service available 365 days a year.
• Performance‑related annual bonus.
• Generous holiday allowance of at least 7.2 weeks (with option to buy more).
• Discounts on our Colleague Clubcard (10% increasing to 15% on payday, second card available).
• Family‑oriented benefits including enhanced maternity leave pay, shared parental leave policy, and 8‑week paid paternity leave.
• Learning opportunities and award‑winning training to support career development.
• Participation in Buy‑as‑you‑Earn and Save‑as‑you‑Earn share schemes.

Everyone’s welcome – we are committed to building an inclusive workplace and celebrate diversity. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics.