Administration Executive - Kilkenny
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What you'll do
- Assist Account Executives with all administration and support functions in a timely manner:-preparation of submissions, input of data, scanning of documents, issue of documents, mid-term adjustments, finance, carry out functions as requested by Account Executive, screen calls and direct to correct Executive.
- Liaise with Credit Control on finance issues as required.
- Company daily post prepared for collection.
- Provide update on post arrears on weekly basis.
- Adhere to Compliance as outlined in Employee Handbook and Procedures Manual.
- Adhere to Health & Safety policy.
- Effective diary management on the system to ensure customer, compliance and quality purposes are met.
What they're looking for
- Extremely well organised with excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative, meet deadlines and work under pressure in a busy environment.
- Innovative and collaborative.
- Flexible and results driven.
- Willingness to progress within the team to Account Executive level.
- Aptitude for learning involves specifically working towards an insurance qualification over a specified period of time, with APA in Personal General Insurance achieved within 12 months.
Nice to have
- 1-2 years previous experience in an administration role desirable.
- Previous experience working in the Insurance Industry preferable but not essential.
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Full description from employer
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.
Based in our Kilkenny Office, Howden Ireland are delighted to have a vacancy as an Administration Executive who will support the team with all matters and will be an integral part of the organisation. This role is fully office based.
About the role
To provide full support in all administration matters with the ability to progress within the department and take on additional role responsibilities such as handling client accounts within a relatively progressive period of time.
Key Responsibilities
At all times to follow good practice in ensuring the client’s best interests are served.
Assist Account Executives with all administration and support functions in a timely manner:-preparation of submissions, input of data, scanning of documents, issue of documents, mid-term adjustments, finance, carry out functions as requested by Account Executive, screen calls and direct to correct Executive.
Liaise with Credit Control on finance issues as required.
Company daily post prepared for collection.
Provide update on post arrears on weekly basis.
Adhere to Compliance as outlined in Employee Handbook and Procedures Manual.
Adhere to Health & Safety policy.
Effective diary management on the system to ensure customer, compliance and quality purposes are met.
About You:
Extremely well organised with excellent time management skills.
Ability to work on own initiative, meet deadlines and work under pressure in a busy environment.
Innovative and collaborative.
Flexible and results driven.
Willingness to progress within the team to Account Executive level.
Aptitude for learning involves specifically working towards an insurance qualification over a specified period of time, with APA in Personal General Insurance achieved within 12 months.
1-2 years previous experience in an administration role desirable.
Previous experience working in the Insurance Industry preferable but not essential.
About Howden Ireland:
Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 500 employees across 28 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ.
For more information, please visit About Us | Howden Ireland (howdengroup.com)
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.
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