Accounts Receivable Assistant

As one of the leading global marine insurers, we aim to deliver the exceptional service and support that helps our members and policyholders overcome risks and achieve their operational and technological goals.

At the heart of this ambition lies our remarkable talent.

We have an opportunity to join the Finance department as an Accounts Receivable Assistant at our Newcastle office. In this exciting role, you’ll be responsible for supporting and assisting the Accounts Receivableteam in a wide range of financial duties to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of NorthStandard’s credit control procedures.

What will you be doing?

Key responsibilities will include:

Balance sheet reconciliation

Using our in-house financial systems

Monitoring and identifying incoming funds

Allocation of funds

Communication with debtors/ members/ brokers and policyholders

Maintain and update spreadsheets.

Deal with general queries.

Ability to cover other colleagues’ roles as necessary and when required.

To provide support to the wider operational team.

Assist with any ad hoc administrative or financial tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department and to assist with service delivery.

Carrying out other reasonable duties.

About you

Skills/Qualifications/Experience

Strong numerical skills.

Working or basic knowledge of MS Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)

IT Literate with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.

Accuracy of information and promptness of response.

Efficient & effective administration skills, demonstrating an attention to detail concerning work produced.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualified to a minimum of A level standard.

At least 3 years work experience within a similar role.

The Company

Welcome to NorthStandard, one of the largest and most influential marine insurers in the International Group.

We\’re more than just a workplace. We\’re a global community of passionate maritime professionals driven and defined by our empowered, inquisitive, courageous and giving principles, and our commitment to excellence.We believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive and dynamic work environment where everyone can be themselves, thrive, and contribute their unique talents to delivering our best for colleagues, members, customers, and the communities we serve.

You will be empowered to focus on your progression, have access to development opportunities designed to fast-track your career from the day you start, and the ability to contribute to and shape our employee experience. In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while benefitting from a hybrid approach in our collaborative office spaces around the world.

We’re committed to continuous learning and development, building long-lasting internal and external relationships, and driving service excellence.

The Benefits

The usual stuff

The usual stuff

A competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus plan and benefit arrangements for everyone.

Flexible working

We offer a best in market hybrid working policy and are open to considering a range of flexible opportunities. This includes job-sharing, part-time roles and remote working.

Taking care of you

Taking care of you

Our people are the most important part of our club and we constantly strive for our culture and working environment to show how much we value the contribution you make. We do this through our Employee Resource Groups, learning and development opportunities, inclusive policies and our Employee Assistance Programmes.

Social events

Social events

We host a range of get-togethers throughout the year as we believe that bringing our people together is a great way to motivate each other, inspire success, and build a stronger foundation for the cub.

The Values

Empowered

By being trusted, inspired and developed

Giving

Showing we care by sharing our attention, experience and expertise

Courageous

Challenging relentlessly to create better outcomes

Inquisitive

Embracing diverse perspectives and fresh possibilities

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