The Shipowners Club is a mutual insurance association. We offer Protection & Indemnity (P&I), Legal Costs Cover and associated insurances to smaller and specialist vessel owners, operators and charterers around the world. Building on over 170 years of experience, the Shipowners Club provides tailor-made insurance packages for each operator according to their particular need.
We are seeking a Credit Control Assistant to join our London office on a temporary, full-time basis until 31st December 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is keen to develop their career within a friendly and supportive insurance environment.
The successful candidate will be a quick learner with a proactive approach and a strong interest in finance. The role would particularly suit a recent Finance graduate, or someone looking to build on existing finance experience and further develop their skills within a well-respected financial services organisation. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain exposure to the credit control side of finance while learning from an experienced team.
We also have a hybrid working model upon the successful completion of probation (minimum 2 days in the office).
We recognise the business benefits of having a diverse and inclusive community. We all have something unique to bring to the table and by embracing those differences we seek to build and maintain an environment which attracts and values diversity and where everyone can develop their talents and be themselves. For us, diversity and inclusion goes above and beyond focusing on protected characteristics - we want all our colleagues to bring 100% of themselves to work. With a happy and engaged workforce we all strive to work together to be the best that we can be for the mutual benefit of ourselves and our Members.
Overall responsibilities of the role:
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To collect premiums in accordance with the companys credit control procedures.
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To promptly and accurately allocate premium receipts on a daily basis within the Sun accounting system.
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To efficiently create payments to brokers and members as and when required.
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To accurately maintain and keep records up to date within the CRM, Collect and Sun accounting systems.
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To provide general assistance within the Finance Department as and when required.
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To respond promptly to correspondence and other enquiries received in the Finance Department.
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To monitor the credit control email inbox and action any incoming queries or tasks.
Experience Required:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
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MS 365 with intermediate level Excel and confident in learning new systems.
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Strong attention to detail combined with excellent organisational skills.
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Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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A strong customer service mindset, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK
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