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. The Role As part of a team focused on Bureau IBA accounts, this role provides accounting administration support for designated Business Units within Hyperion Insurance Group. The successful candidate will work towards achieving targets, contributing to business growth while delivering a high-quality and comprehensive service. All responsibilities must be completed in alignment with relevant Company and Group policies, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: • Plans their work and those of others where applicable, to ensure that the team meets its operating goals • Provides relevant management information to senior management, when requested • Contributes to project work and when required • Ensure cash matching tasks are completed in a timely manner • Review and release Bureau de-linked transactions • Processing of relevant entries onto Group company IBA systems • Reconcile accounts with Lloyds, LIRMA & ILU markets • Resolve Settlement 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 Skills & Attributes: • Experience not crucial, training will be given. However, preference will be given to applicants who have some experience of working in an office environment in an administrative capacity, ideally with numerical information • It will be an advantage if the applicant has an understanding of processes and procedures within the insurance market • Able to manipulate and understand financial data • Attention to detail with ability to produce accurate documentation and to file documents appropriately • Ability to work efficiently within a team • Prioritisation and interpersonal skills • Self-motivated • Proficient IT skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Ability to communicate successfully, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external team members • Able to undertake and demonstrate competence in technical training, as the need arises by the industry regulator Qualifications • GCSE’s (or equivalent) including English crucial • May have relevant accounting qualification e.g. AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) 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