Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Contract Type: 6 Month FTC

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team at Howden Retail UK&I. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and accurate management of our commercial bank accounts across the Group. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment, delivering a high-quality service in line with company policies and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Management & Processing

• Bank and allocate incoming cash and cheques
• Process cheque and electronic payments across Group company accounts
• Manage inter-group cash transfers and IBA credit card payments
• Maintain accurate records on accounting and banking systems
• Reconcile bank statements and system records

Compliance & Controls

• Respond promptly to account queries and urgent issues
• Ensure all activities comply with internal policies and CASS (Client Asset Sourcebook) rules
• Arrange authorisation for payment requests and ensure correct procedures are followed

About You

Experience & Knowledge

• Previous office-based administrative experience within an Accounts / Finance department – full training will be provided

Skills & Attributes

• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Effective communicator – both written and verbal
• Self-motivated and able to work well within a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent)

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.

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.