Finance Administrator

AWE; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected insurance company in Gloucester is seeking a Finance Administrator to provide essential support to finance operations. You'll manage credit control, process payments, and handle reconciliations. Candidates should have a GCSE in Maths and English, experience with MS Office, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary with benefits including flexible working, pensions, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working and holiday options

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on technology, travel, and leisure

Learning and development opportunities

Volunteering and charity support days

Qualifications

• Essential: Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
• Experience using MS Office, including Excel.
• Desirable: Previous experience in accounts, finance administration, and credit control.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply BACS payments daily.
• Manage and take ownership of the Credit Control function.
• Process refunds, insurer payments, and ad hoc payments.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong planning and organizational abilities

Excellent investigative skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under deadlines

Education

Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

As a Finance Administrator and Credit Control professional at Q Underwriting, you will be responsible for providing essential administrative support to the finance aspects of specified brands and functions. Your key duties will include cash postings, reconciliation, credit control, insurer reporting and ad hoc duties. You will report directly to a team lead and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of the company.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Gloucester, offering a standard 35-hour workweek.

Responsibilities:

• Process and apply BACS payments received on a daily basis
• Manage and take ownership of the Credit Control function for specified brands including the running of aged debt and liaising with business leads/brokers
• Process refunds, insurer payments and ad hoc. payment, ensuring correct authorisation before processing for specified brands and products
• Query resolution with brokers
• Manage specified finance email inbox, adhering to an SLA of 3 days from receipt
• Regularly update the finance system with information as required on a daily/weekly basis
• Perform reconciliation of accounts, both system and insurer
• Bank reconciliations
• Undertake ad hoc duties, including additional credit control, manual invoicing, manual receipts
• Cash sweeps
• Insurer bordereau generation

Experience:

• Essential: Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• Experience using MS Office, including Excel
• Desirable: Previous experience in accounts, finance administration, and credit control

Skills & Attributes:

• Effective and positive communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Excellent investigative skills leading to effective resolutions.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to handling queries and providing timely solutions
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience.
• Positive response to change and ability to work well under pressure.
• Analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working and holiday options
• Pension, enhanced parental leave, and life insurance
• Discounts on technology, travel, and leisure
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteering and charity support days

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