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.
The Role
As a Cashier you will achieve, targets and deliver an excellent and comprehensive service, ensuring that responsibilities are completed in accordance with the Group and/or Company policies.
The Cashier function is responsible for the management and control of all commercial bank accounts across our organisation.
This is a Hybrid role currently based in Bedford, however the office is moving to Milton Keynes in November.
Key Responsibilities:
- Banks and allocates incoming cash and cheques
- Processes cheque and electronic payments
- Processes inter-group cash transfer requests
- Reviews and arranges authorisation of accurately processed payment requests
- Processing of entries onto Group company Accounting and Banking systems
- Reconciles and maintain all bank and system records
- Deals with accounts queries promptly and efficiently
- Keeps advised of all regulatory and legal changes which impacts on the job role
- Ensures records are maintained at all times on the Company systems
- Responds appropriately to urgent issues as they arise
Skills & Attributes:
- Experience not crucial, training will be provided. However, preference will be given to applicants who have some experience of working in an office environment in an administrative capacity, ideally with numerical information
- It will be an advantage if the applicant has an understanding of processes and procedures within the insurance market
- Attention to detail with ability to produce accurate documentation and to file documents appropriately
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Prioritisation and interpersonal skills – able to work to timescales and is willing to be flexible with regards to working hours, if required
- Self-motivated
- Proficient IT skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate efficiently, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external partners
Qualifications
- GCSE’s (or equivalent) including Math’s and English crucial (to Grade C or the equivalent)
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define.
Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges.
And we know that separate home and work lives don't really exist. If you're happy and healthy at home, you're more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work – and vice versa. That's why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality 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
We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect – regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.
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.
Our sustainability promise
We’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here.