At a Glance
- Tasks: Support premium collections, credit control, and customer refunds in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Join Hood Group, a leading UK insurance provider with over 40 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy 31 days annual leave, health cash plan, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for professional growth and recognition.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative community that values creativity and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance or credit control, with strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 27450 - 33550 £ per year.
Location: On site / Southend-on-Sea, UK
Job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Accounts Receivable
Annual Salary range: from £25,000.00 to £26,200.00
We are looking to recruit a Customer Payments Clerk to join our Finance team. In this role, you will support the Customer Payments Manager in all aspects of premium collections, credit control, processing customer refunds and reporting. This is a hybrid role - 1 day a week on site at our Southend office.
Hood Group is a UK-based insurance provider that partners with start-ups, consumer brands, and large insurers to deliver innovative insurance solutions. Established in 1983 and with over 40 years’ experience working across the insurance industry, the company aims to help its partners transform their insurance proposition by delivering innovative business models and products that enhance customer engagement and drive growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing collection files
- Managing customer refunds
- Acting as the first point of contact for finance related queries
- Supporting credit control activities
- Assisting with month end and internal reporting
What We Need From You:
- Previous experience in Finance, or credit control is essential
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Disciplined, organised and methodical approach
- Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality in handling financial data
- Insurance or financial services sector experience - beneficial
- Systems knowledge - Sirius, ICE, Sage Pay, PTX, Premium Credit Limited, Magenta and Pay360 systems – beneficial
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 (A*-C) or equivalent to include Mathematics and English
Why Join us?
At Hood Group, we take pride in creating a collaborative working environment that nurtures creativity and encourages forward thinking. Joining our team means more than just achieving objectives - it's about being part of a community that makes working at Hood Group truly exceptional.
We are offering:
- 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Scheme
- Health cash plan
- Incentive of £250 on refer a friend scheme
- Social company events
- Employee Recognition Scheme – Hood Stars
- We will provide your laptop and any other professional equipment as required
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