Insurance Account Handler / Credit Control Specialist

Our client is amulti-award winning operations management, consulting and digital solutions provider to organisations in highly regulated markets (including insurance, financial services, utilities, communications, and to regulatory bodies) and to global businesses. They are currently looking to hire 2 experienced Insurance Account Handlers to work in their Witham office. Job Purpose: To provide a professional, effective and proactive accounting service in respect of business transacted with clients and markets on a variety of globally based accounts. Carry out credit control of receivable balances, allocation of receipts, settlement of payable balances and maintenance of reconciled fiduciary accounts. Ensure that Corporate compliance standards are adhered to and performance objectives met in accordance with client and business needs. Manage workload in a manner that makes a significant contribution to the department's key business objectives. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure work is handled effectively and promptly in accordance with pre-determined department deadlines. Demonstrate flexibility in approach and follow up to achieve resolution of outstanding issues Manage and prioritise workload within own portfolio to meet predetermined deadlines. Communicate with clients and internal colleagues to obtain prompt collection of receivable balances or gain agreement to the settlement of payable balances. Personally promote and maintain relationships with internal and external key contacts. Participate in meetings with clients and markets to build relationships, understand their issues, resolve problems and review working practices. Support existing and future revenue opportunities through professional communication and conduct with the client, internal contacts and the virtual team. Maintain filing and records in accordance with departmental procedures and best practices. Assist with reviews of fiduciary records by providing accurate analysis of own accounts. Undertake follow up work on results to determine appropriate courses of action and satisfactory solutions. Assist with the preparation of reports, statistics and management information, as required. Participate in team meetings and activities to share ideas, knowledge and experience. Develop and maintain specific industry sector skills required to enhance service and support customer relationships. Take responsibility for development of own personal skills and competencies in line with any agreed development plan and / or stated regulatory requirements. Support department activities to comply with FCA and other industry regulatory requirements. Achieve own goals and objectives and perform other job-related duties as assigned, e.g. fiduciary role in a virtual team, participation in group and project work, support manager. Skills & Experience: Knowledge of insurance and reinsurance concepts, general accounting, trends and business principles relevant to fiduciary accounting. Team player with good communication skills Strong numerical and analytical skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft packages Strong interpersonal and organisational skills Ability to find creative solutions to problems as they arise. Strong problem solving skills, including aged items Willingness to travel. Whats on offer? Competitive salary. Pension and Life Assurance. Salary increases and progression. Generous holiday entitlement. Free parking for permanent employees, depending on location. Yearly travel loans. Support to gain professional qualifications. Free eye care vouchers. Involvement in charitable events/fun days. Opportunities to take part in exciting projects across the business and overseas - one of their Claims Handlers recently spent 6 months in Bermuda On top of these benefits, you can also enjoy a range of treats in the chill-out rooms, including; Fresh fruit, breakfast cereals, breakfast bars, tea and coffee, sweets, and canned drinks