Provide administrative support for the Council's insurance function, ensuring the effective management of insurance claims and provision of advice to internal clients.
This role is responsible for supporting the Finance Manager in delivering the provision of an accountancy service for the authority, in particular insurance administration. Key responsibilities include:
* Insurance claims handling
* Maintenance of database of insurance claims
* Provision of insurance advice
* Attending Court Proceedings on behalf of the Council, where necessary
Liaise with internal clients and external contacts to progress and support insurance claims, including insurance broker, insurance provider, claims handler, appointed solicitor and loss adjuster.
Maintenance of insurance claims database and assist with the development of the system and reporting.
Assist in completion of annual insurance renewal documentation.
Contribute to reports for members, Strategic Leadership Team and partner working groups to consider on issues relating to the Accountancy Team's functions.
Ensure that the Finance Team offers a customer-focused service using systems thinking principles.
Support the Council's approach to equalities and diversity, ensuring that our services and policies identify, address and promote the needs of our diverse community.
Take personal responsibility for the relevant aspects of the Council's Health and Safety Policy.
Ensure awareness and compliance with the Council's policies, Code of Conduct and Constitution.
Evaluate and assist in managing risk within the service.
Key Accountabilities:
* Support the Finance Manager in delivering the provision of an accountancy service for the authority, in particular insurance administration.
* Liaise with internal clients and external contacts to progress and support insurance claims.
* Maintenance of insurance claims database and assist with the development of the system and reporting.
* Assist in completion of annual insurance renewal documentation.
* Contribute to reports for members, Strategic Leadership Team and partner working groups.
* Ensure that the Finance Team offers a customer-focused service.
* Support the Council's approach to equalities and diversity.
* Take personal responsibility for the relevant aspects of the Council's Health and Safety Policy.
* Ensure awareness and compliance with the Council's policies, Code of Conduct and Constitution.
* Evaluate and assist in managing risk within the service.
Guiding Principles and Values:
* promote equal access and inclusivity
* consult and engage with our communities
* promote the health and well-being of our residents and colleagues
* deliver quality, accessible services
* be open, clear and transparent
* treat others and their opinions with respect at all times
* work towards reducing our carbon footprint and enhancing our environment