Operational Accounts Assistant (12 month maternity Cover – Fixed Term)

Portsmouth / Hybrid

Monday to Friday

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our operational accounts team on a maternity cover basis.

In this role, you will help ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations, including processing payments, managing invoices, and reconciling client accounts. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities  of the Operational Accounts Assistant 

• Manage daily and monthly finance tasks and workflows
• Process GBP and foreign payments, resolving any queries or compliance issues
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank and float reconciliations, investigating discrepancies
• Process purchase invoices from suppliers in a timely manner
• Raise and process ad hoc sales invoices
• Process timesheets and expenses for doctors and nurses
• Send sales invoices and payment remittances to clients and providers
• Complete month-end and other ad hoc finance tasks
• Respond to internal and external queries via email and phone
• Prepare and investigate weekly and monthly reports for stakeholders
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality

What we are looking for in the Operational Accounts Assistant 

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade A–C or equivalent) – Essential
• Accountancy qualification (or studying towards one) – Desirable
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• At least 1 year’s experience in an accounting or finance environment 
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to manage workload independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Trustworthy, discreet, and able to handle confidential information

Equal Opportunity Employer   

Charles Taylor is proud to be an inclusive employer. We provide an environment of mutual respect with zero tolerance to discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We promote a transparent and fair recruitment and selection process, and all contribute to the successful, inclusive, and diverse culture and environment which we are proud to be a part of. 

Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we behave. They guide how we work with our colleagues and our clients, today and in the future. By living our values every day when we come to work, we deliver better results for the world of insurance.

INTEGRITY: We do the right thing

COLLABORATION: We are one

AGILITY: We learn, evolve, and adapt

CARE: We are compassionate and human

ACCOUNTABILITY: We take ownership

To apply to this position, you must live and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

IMPORTANT

We provide a comprehensive training and onboarding programme for all new staff. This programme is the start of a learning journey which involves regular coaching, feedback, and skill development. Our investment in you allows you to grow and progress for the longer term. For this reason, if you are in possession of a visa please note that we will be unable to consider you for one of our positions if you have less than 18 months remaining on your visa. If you have less than 18 months remaining on your visa, we may still consider you for one of our roles if you can provide one of the following:

• Clear evidence of family ties that would go on to provide you with the eligibility to extend your visa.
• Clear and current evidence that you qualify for a visa extension under the UK immigration laws and can also provide supporting documentation of this.

Contact information

Samantha Barber