Finance Administrator - Bedford, United Kingdom - Howden Group Holdings

Howden Group Holdings

Verified Company

Bedford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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.

Howden is seeking a Finance Administrator to join our expanding Finance team. This role will primarily focus on managing accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.

Your meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of our financial operations.

This position presents an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our finance team and contribute to the continued success of our organization.

Please note that this role will initially be based in Bedford until our office relocation to Milton Keynes in the summer.

The expectation is to be onsite at Bedford/Milton Keynes 2-3 days per week on average.

Role Responsibilities:

Manage the endtoend accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and vendor management.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and address payment inquiries.
Maintain vendor accounts and records, including vendor information, payment terms, and contract details.
Generate financial reports and analyze data to support decisionmaking and financial planning activities.
Contribute to process improvements and initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of accounts payable processes.

Provide general administrative support to the finance team as needed.

Role Requirements:

Previous experience in similar fastpaced finance administration roles, with a strong understanding of accounts payable processes including invoice processing, payment processing, and vendor management.
Experience of working in a purchase ledger invoice data environment is essential.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing financial documents, invoices, and reports.

Our Culture:
People First

We've travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts - based in London, with direct access to the world's biggest insurance market. We're still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we're local all over the world.

With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world.

But our values haven't changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:

An employeeownership model
Aligned external investors
The trust and integrity born of friendship
Expertise
Independence

Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden.

Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it.

Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It's created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we're driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention.

Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves.

And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better - and that's better for everyone.

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