Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. 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 24,000 employees spanning over 56 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 a Cashier, you will provide a professional cashiering service across the Group, supporting the effective management and control of commercial bank accounts. Working within the Finance team, you will process transactions, maintain accurate financial records, support regulatory compliance, and help ensure a high standard of service for internal and external stakeholders.

Please note that this is a full-time, 12 month fixed term contract role based in our Milton Keynes office. The role follows a hybrid working pattern, with an expectation of onsite presence 2 days per week.

What you’ll be doing

• Process incoming cash, cheques and electronic payments accurately across Group bank accounts.
• Allocate receipts and payments correctly within accounting and banking systems.
• Manage inter-company cash transfer requests and ensure timely completion.
• Review payment requests and arrange authorisation in line with established controls and procedures.
• Reconcile bank accounts and system records, investigating and resolving discrepancies where required.
• Process IBA credit card transactions and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Respond to account-related queries promptly, providing clear and effective resolutions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across finance systems and documentation.
• Support projects and process improvement activities within the cashiering function.
• Apply Group policies, procedures and CASS requirements while responding effectively to urgent business needs.

Who we're looking for

• Experience working in an office, administrative or finance-related environment would be advantageous.
• Exposure to cash handling, transaction processing, reconciliations or financial administration would be beneficial.
• Ability to work accurately with numerical information and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience following processes, controls and documented procedures.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Good numerical ability and confidence working with financial information.
• Further finance-related qualifications or study would be advantageous but are not essential.

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.