IBA Account Handler in London - myGwork

From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture - one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.

People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That's what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

The Role

IBA Account Handler is a member of a team which focuses on IBA clients accounts. The IBA Account Handler will provide accounting administration services for specified business units within Howden Insurance Group. They will achieve targets, develop the business and deliver an excellent and comprehensive service, ensuring that responsibilities are completed in accordance with the relevant Company and/or Group policies.

Key Responsibilities

Planning/Reporting

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Plans their work and those of others where applicable, to ensure that the team meets its operating goals

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Provides relevant management information to senior management, when requested

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Contributes to project work and when required

Technical

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Ensures cash matching tasks are completed in a timely manner

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Reviews and processes IBA payment requests

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Processing of relevant entries onto Group company IBA systems

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Reconciles accounts with markets and clients

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Performing credit control duties including rendering statements to clients

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Resolves accounts queries promptly and efficiently

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Keeps informed of all regulatory and legal changes which impacts on the job role

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Ensures up to date records are maintained at all times on the Company systems

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Responds appropriately to urgent issues as they arise

Policy, Process and Procedures

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Interprets instructions and issues arising, and then implement actions according to policies and procedures

Environment, Customer Focus and Relationships

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Develops strong relationships with the Business Units, Suppliers and Markets

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Responds to the clients(both internal and external) requirements as appropriate

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Behaves with all clients (both internal and external) fairly and ethically

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Shares information that could be beneficial to the Operating Entity/Group

Skills and Attributes

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Some previous experience of working as an IBA Technician

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Solid understanding of processes and procedures within the insurance market

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Able to manipulate and understand financial data

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Attention to detail with ability to produce accurate documentation and to file documents appropriately

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Ability to work effectively within a team

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Prioritisation and organisational skills

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Competent IT skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders

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Able to undertake and demonstrate competence in technical training, as required by the industry regulator

Qualifications

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May have relevant accounting qualification e.g. AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)

Diversity & Inclusion

At Howden 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 their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. Salary : Negotiable

This employer is a corporate member of
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