Cashier (12 month FTC)

Howden Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Reasonable adjustments

Flexible hours

Job summary

Howden Group is seeking a motivated Cashier to join the Finance team in Milton Keynes on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. You will process cash, cheques and electronic payments, maintain precise financial records and support regulatory compliance.

The role follows a hybrid pattern with two days on-site weekly. You should have GCSEs in Maths and English, strong numerical ability and good English communication.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English at minimum level.
• Good numerical ability and comfort handling financial data.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Process cash, cheques and electronic payments across Group bank accounts.
• Allocate receipts and payments within accounting systems.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support cashiering processes and ensure compliance with controls.
• Respond to account queries with clear resolutions.

Skills

Cash handling

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English)

Tools

MS Office

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 24,000 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.

The role

As a Cashier, you will provide a professional cashiering service across the Group, supporting the effective management and control of commercial bank accounts. Working within the Finance team, you will process transactions, maintain accurate financial records, support regulatory compliance, and help ensure a high standard of service for internal and external stakeholders. Please note that this is a full-time, 12 month fixed term contract role based in our Milton Keynes office. The role follows a hybrid working pattern, with an expectation of onsite presence 2 days per week.

What you’ll be doing

• Process incoming cash, cheques and electronic payments accurately across Group bank accounts.
• Allocate receipts and payments correctly within accounting and banking systems.
• Manage inter-company cash transfer requests and ensure timely completion.
• Review payment requests and arrange authorisation in line with established controls and procedures.
• Reconcile bank accounts and system records, investigating and resolving discrepancies where required.
• Process IBA credit card transactions and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Respond to account-related queries promptly, providing clear and effective resolutions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across finance systems and documentation.
• Support projects and process improvement activities within the cashiering function.
• Apply Group policies, procedures and CASS requirements while responding effectively to urgent business needs.

Who we're looking for

• Experience working in an office, administrative or finance-related environment would be advantageous.
• Exposure to cash handling, transaction processing, reconciliations or financial administration would be beneficial.
• Ability to work accurately with numerical information and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience following processes, controls and documented procedures.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Good numerical ability and confidence working with financial information.
• Further finance-related qualifications or study would be advantageous but are not essential.

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*.

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn of premiums for our clients. Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold. The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.