Cashier

Howden; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance group seeks a Cashier to deliver exceptional service across its companies. Responsibilities include managing cash transactions, overseeing project contributions, and providing management information. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, experience in administration, and proficiency in IT skills, including Microsoft Office. The role supports diversity and includes potential for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity

Opportunities for flexible working

Employee empowerment culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role desired.
• Ability to produce accurate documentation.
• Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects and contribute to team efforts.
• Provide management information to senior leaders.
• Handle banking and allocation of cash and cheques.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Proficient IT skills

Effective communication

Education

GCSEs including Math and English (Grade C or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. 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 23,000 employees spanning over 56 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.

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. We're experts helping clients adapt and thrive in a changing world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 23,000 employees and spanning 56 countries.

Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That’s Howden.

Why work at Howden?

We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will.

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 disappointed head-hunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

The Role

The Cashier will provide service for all companies within the Group. Our Cashiers work towards set targets with a strive to deliver an excellent and comprehensive service, ensuring that their responsibilities are completed in accordance with policies.

What you’ll do

• Manages assigned projects and contribute to other projects as the need arises.
• Provides relevant management information to senior management
• Banks and allocates incoming cash and cheques
• Processes inter-group cash transfer requests for all Group company bank accounts
• Reviews and arranges authorisation of correctly 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 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

Who we’re looking for

• Previous experience working within an administrative role would be desirable.
• 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 and able to work to deadlines.
• Proficient IT skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate optimally, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders
• 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