Accounts Assistant

Tokio Marine HCC; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Leicester. Responsibilities include daily cashiering, cash allocation, and providing support during maternity cover. The ideal candidate should have accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, and cashiering experience. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to finance operations and improve service continuity, in an environment committed to employee growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee benefit package

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge in accounting is essential.
• Attention to detail is crucial for processing payments accurately.
• Previous experience in a cashiering position is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cashiering for various business units.
• Assist in minimizing unallocated cash for the line of business.
• Support the team and external clients with general queries.

Skills

Accounting technical knowledge

Attention to detail

Experience in a cashiering role

Sound knowledge of double entry accounting

Experience of cash allocation

Positive, can-do attitude

Problem solving and query resolution abilities

Good communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

Accounts Assistant (12 month FTC) page is loaded## Accounts Assistant (12 month FTC)locations: UK - Leicester (The Grange)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-43Job Title: Accounts AssistantReporting to: Deputy Finance Operations ManagerDirect Reports: NonePosition Type: 12 month Fixed-Term ContractOverview:**Why**Standing still is not an option in the current world of Insurance. TMHCC are one of the world’s leading Specialty Insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet, TMHCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit, empowering our people and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our customer values, and so is a desire to grow and provide creative and innovative solutions to our clients.**Job Purpose:**To provide temporary cover for a team member during their maternity leave period, ensuring continuity of finance operations and maintaining a high standard of service within the department.**Key Responsibilities:**Technical* Daily cashiering for various business units / bank accounts and reconciliations.* To assist in minimising unallocated cash for your line of business.* Provide support to the team, the wider business and external clients in general queries.* Making outbound payments for claims (liaising with the claims department) and ensuring these are completed within the given SLA.* Carry out month end duties including bank reconciliations, cash clearing and any other Surety balance sheet reconciliations.* Adhoc duties as required by management including providing support when colleagues are on annual leave/sickness/training.**Performance Objectives:*** Taking ownership of BAU, ensuring deadlines are met and maintaining a high standard of accuracy.* Provide consistent and effective support to the wider finance team and business, resolving queries promptly and maintaining service continuity during the maternity cover period.* Maintain exceptional accuracy and attention to detail when processing outbound payments, ensuring all payments are correctly raised, timely, and aligned with SLAs.**Skills and Experience Specification:*** Accounting technical knowledge* Attention to detail* Experience in a cashiering role* Sound knowledge of double entry accounting* Experience of cash allocation and pro-actively minimising unallocated cash* Positive, can-do attitude* Problem solving and query resolution abilities* Good communication skills* Excellent organisational skills**What We Offer** The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful, dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking energetic and confident individuals to join our team of professionals.The Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit for more information about our companies.#LI-PS1