Finance Assistant (Contract)

Howden; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a detail-oriented individual for a 6-month contract role focused on processing commission statements. You will resolve issues, maintain records, and support the finance team, requiring strong organizational skills and a proactive attitude. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume settings and competencies in communication and analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-volume team.
• Highly accurate, meticulous, and thorough in their work.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Process commission statements from insurance providers.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to insurance debtors.
• Support line manager with month-end and business activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE standard

Job description

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 over 20,000 employees spanning more than 100 countries.

We're moving from strength to strength, expanding our global reach and growing both organically and through strategic, high-quality mergers and acquisitions. By bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives, we're enhancing our unique culture and values, whilst continuing to expand our capability to innovate, and deliver exceptional solutions for our clients.

The Role

This role is responsible for processing commission statements from insurance providers, investigating and resolving any issues that arise, and maintaining accurate records in line with company policy and regulatory requirements. You’ll play a key part in supporting your line manager and ensuring the finance team meets its objectives, working within established business procedures and compliance standards.

You’ll also contribute to departmental projects, provide management information, and respond to both internal and external client needs. This is a detail-oriented position that requires strong organisational skills, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate work.

This is a 6 month contract working at least 3 days a week within our Tunbridge Wells office.

What you’ll be doing

• Processing commission statements from insurance providers in a timely and accurate manner.
• Investigating and resolving issues related to insurance debtors on the Epic system.
• Accurately processing adjustments and maintaining up-to-date records on company systems.
• Supporting your line manager with month-end and other business activities as required.
• Providing relevant management information to senior management.
• Assisting with departmental projects and contributing to team objectives.
• Responding appropriately to urgent issues as they arise.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and company policies.
• Interpreting instructions and implementing actions according to procedures.
• Maintaining confidentiality and acting professionally with all clients and colleagues.

Who we’re looking for

• Experience working in a high-volume team.
• Highly accurate, meticulous, and thorough in their work.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Positive, professional attitude and approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good analytical skills and sound judgement.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE standard (as a minimum).

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

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.