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 is seeking a Finance Assistant to process the commission statements received from our insurance providers and to investigate and resolve issues arising from these statements in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with HEBW policy. You will also provide assistance to their line manager as required. And maintain records in a timely and accurate manner to enable the business to obtain all relevant and required management information. The jobholder will be expected to work within the Company’s established business procedures and the confines of the regulatory environment.
Please note this is a 6-month FTC role based in our Baildon, West Yorkshire office.
Role Responsibilities:
Planning/Reporting:
Supports the department key performance indicators and business retention targets as directed by your Manager
Manages assigned projects and contribute to other projects as required
Provides relevant management information to senior management
Technical:
Be able to process commission statements received from insurance providers in a timely manner
Investigate and resolve all issues arising from our insurance debtors on the Epic system in a timely and accurately manner in accordance with agreed policy
Accurately process adjustments on Epic system
Assist line manager with month end and normal business work as requested
Undertake all other duties as reasonably required and directed in order to maintain the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the department to ensure all deadlines are achieved
Keeps informed of all regulatory and legal changes which impacts on the job role
Ensures up to date records are maintained at all times on the Company systems
Responds appropriately to urgent issues as they arise
Interprets instructions and issues arising, and then implement actions according to policies and procedures
Responds to the clients(both internal and external) requirements as appropriate and behaves with all clients fairly and ethically
Role Requirements:
Similar office experience, ideally of working within a fast-paced and high volume finance team
MS Suite experience (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Understanding of Financial Services and Markets Act 200, FCA rules, and the Data Protection Act 1998 would be advantageous
The ability to maintain absolute client and company confidentiality at all times
An eye for accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organisational skills
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 adjustmentsWe'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.
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)