TheShipowners Club is a mutual insurance association. We offer Protection &Indemnity (P&I), Legal Costs Cover and associated insurances to smaller andspecialist vessel owners, operators and charterers around theworld. Building on over 170 years of experience, the ShipownersClub provides tailor-made insurance packages for each operator according totheir particular need.
We areseeking a Finance Assistant to join our London office on a full-time, 4 monthfixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for anenthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to develop their careerwithin a friendly and supportive insurance environment.
Thesuccessful candidate will be a quick learner with a proactive approach anda strong interest in finance. The role would particularly suit a recentgraduate in Finance or Accounting, or someone looking to build on existingFinance Assistant experience and further develop their skills within theFinance Department of a well-respected financial services organisation. Thisrole offers a valuable opportunity to gain exposure to the Treasury side offinance while learning from an experienced team.
We alsohave a hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in the office - after probation).
We recognise the business benefits of having adiverse and inclusive community. We all have something unique tobring to the table and by embracing those differences we seek to build andmaintain an environment which attracts and values diversity and where everyonecan develop their talents and be themselves. For us, diversity and inclusiongoes above and beyond focusing on protected characteristics we want all ourcolleagues to bring 100% of themselves to work. With a happy and engaged workforcewe all strive to work together to be the best that we can be for the mutualbenefit of ourselves and our Members.
Overall responsibility of the Role:
To deliver timely, accurate and professional supportto external and internal stakeholders in the payment, coding and reporting ofclaims and claims expenses and to provide general support to the FinanceDepartment.
Role Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the Clubs CRM and SUNaccounting systems.
- Assistwith the daily claims payment process.
- Allocate incoming deductibles and claims recoveries.
- Set upnew supplier accounts and maintain accurate records for existing suppliers.
- Prepare VAT recovery requests, follow up where required, and allocate incomingVAT recoveries.
- Respond promptly to correspondence and enquiries received by the FinanceDepartment.
- Assistin the preparation and timely production of reports in accordance with agreeddeadlines, including monthly and quarterly Insurance Premium Tax returns.
- Provide cover, where required, for the completion of the bank reconciliationprocess.
Experience Required:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to buildand maintain strong professional relationships with both internal and externalstakeholders.
- MS 365with intermediate level Excel and confident in learning new systems
- Strongattention to detail combined with excellent organisational skills.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively under pressure andmeet tight deadlines.
- Astrong customer service mindset, with the ability to work both independentlyand as part of a team.
Candidates must be eligible to workin the UK
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