Finance & Claims Manager
Company: AKG Salary: from £32,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Birmingham Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 8 Oct 2026 Closing date: 23 Oct 2026
Team Leadership and Performance Management
- Lead, manage and develop the Claims & Payments team, setting clear expectations for quality, productivity, accuracy and timeliness.
- Plan and allocate workloads to ensure claims activity is completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Monitor team performance, capacity and quality, taking timely action to address backlogs, errors, performance issues or resourcing pressures.
- Provide regular coaching, support and feedback, manage performance appropriately and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure the team is appropriately trained and has clear procedures, guidance and escalation routes.
Claims, Payments and Financial Oversight
- Provide management oversight of claims, payments, reconciliations and associated financial administration in line with agreed responsibilities.
- Ensure appropriate checks, controls, review arrangements and segregation of duties are applied consistently across the team.
- Review material queries, exceptions and unusual items and ensure these are resolved or escalated through agreed governance routes.
- Ensure required activity is supported by accurate, complete and appropriately retained information.
- Oversee the timely preparation of relevant management information, financial reporting and programme updates.
Records, Controls and Assurance
- Ensure accurate, timely and audit-ready records are maintained to support programme, financial and assurance requirements.
- Maintain effective oversight of process compliance, control performance, exceptions and corrective actions.
- Support readiness for internal reviews, external audits, commissioner assurance and other governance activity.
- Work with relevant colleagues to identify control weaknesses, recurring errors and emerging risks and agree proportionate responses.
- Ensure financial, payroll and personal information is handled appropriately, securely and confidentially.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
- Work collaboratively with Finance, Quality & Compliance, Operations, Employer Engagement, Audit and Shared Services to support an effective end-to-end process.
- Build effective working relationships with commissioners, employers, partners and other stakeholders through agreed contact routes.
- Provide clear and timely updates on delivery, capacity, risks, exceptions and required decisions.
- Ensure queries and issues are managed professionally and resolved within appropriate timescales.
Quality and Continuous Improvement
- Monitor trends, recurring issues and performance information to improve the accuracy, efficiency and consistency of claims and payment processes.
- Lead the implementation of agreed process, system and control improvements within the team.
- Promote high standards of professionalism, customer service and attention to detail.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant procedures, controls and programme requirements applicable to the role.
- To deliver role responsibilities in line with AKG values and all relevant policies and procedures.
- Any other duties appropriate to the level of this role, for which the post-holder has the necessary training or experience.
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AKG Learning is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture. As an Engagement and Enrolment Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on learners and employers in the community, supported by comprehensive training and professional development initiatives. Located in a vibrant area, AKG Learning offers a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued, and you can thrive both personally and professionally.