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Who are we?

Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Howden, Corporate & Commercial are on the hunt for an Accounts Assistant to be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the business with ad-hoc information requests whilst adhering to the finance team's controls and procedures.

Please note this is a full-time, permanent opportunity. You will be required to attend our office in Stockton Heath (Warrington) 3 days a week, with 2 days of remote working, subject to training.

Overview:

Download and reconcile cashbooks from bank statements
Ensure receipts and payments are correctly categorised noting any discrepancies and refer
Run computerised cashbooks from TCAS (policy software system)
Reconcile TCAS cash books with monies received
Investigate any payroll or pension differences and follow up with third-party contacts
Ensure a clear audit trail is contained within the electronic file for any discrepancies
Update MI figures in data spreadsheets
Raise Insurer payments
Raise claim payments
Reconcile credit card transactions
Reconcile monthly claims bordereau
Administer and balance petty cash
Reconcile client money accounts and update monthly reconciliation files
Administer the process of taking direct debit details over the telephone
Administer the process of transferring monies between policies
Submit Direct Debit Det and DDI submissions
Input Direct Debit rejections from daily ADDACS
Take appropriate action to collect any unpaid premiums via ADDACS
Respond to queries by phone & email
Raise BACS refunds
Maintain clients' records with relevant notes and documentation
Run MI ReportsKnowledge:

Ideally have a minimum of 2 years Accounts experience with a good Administration & Customer Service background.

Skills:

Self-motivated and shows initiative
Financial and numerical skills including high levels of accuracy and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills - verbal & written
Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
Good organisation skills and an excellent attention to detail
An ability to manage time effectively and have a pro-active approach to work
A strong ability to multitask
Strong Excel skills are required (SUM, COUNT, VLOOKUP, IF and Pivot Tables)Qualifications:

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more