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 Milton Keynes

What you'll be doing:

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

Who we're looking for:

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 optimally 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. 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.

Permanent