Finance Administrator - Expenses

People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That's what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
Howden is looking for a Finance Administrator to join our growing Finance team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing administrative support for the processing of daily expense claims specifically. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our expense management processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of our finance team and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Please note that this role will initially be Bedford-based until our office move to Milton Keynes in the summer. The expectation is to be onsite at Bedford/Milton Keynes 2-3 days per week on average.
Role Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for the processing of daily expense claims, including but not limited to: data entry, verification, and reconciliation of expense reports.


• Ensure timely and accurate processing of expense claims in accordance with company policies and procedures.


• Collaborate closely with the Expense Operations team to resolve any discrepancies or issues with expense reports.


• Act as a key point of contact for employees regarding expense claim inquiries, providing prompt and courteous assistance.


• Assist in the maintenance of expense management systems and databases, ensuring data integrity and security.


• Generate reports and analyze data to support expense management activities and decision-making processes.


• Contribute to process improvements and initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of expense management processes.


• Provide general administrative support to the wider finance team as needed.
  
  Experience with expense management processes, including expense report review, reimbursement processing, and policy compliance. Specifically, experience of working in a purchase ledger invoice data environment is essential.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing financial documents, invoices, and expense reports.


• Capacity to maintain orderly records, track expenses or payables, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  Howden Group Holdings


Bedford, England

From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture - one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success., Our Culture: People First
We've travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts - based in London, with direct access to the world's biggest insurance market. We're still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we're local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values haven't changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:

• An employee-ownership model


• Aligned external investors


• The trust and integrity born of friendship


• Expertise


• Independence


Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It's created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we're driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention.
Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better - and that's better for everyone.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
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