Underwriting Assistant / Administrator

Billing Finance ,
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Underwriting Assistant / Administrator Location: Billing Garden Village, Northampton, NN3 9EX. Salary: Competitive, DOE. Contract: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm (1 hour lunch unpaid) plus occasional Saturday working. Exact hours to be agreed with line manager. Time worked on a Saturday will be given as time in lieu or paid as overtime. About us Billing Finance is a small family run business working in the financial sector. We are looking for an individual with a can-do attitude, and a willingness to learn, to join our Underwriting department. This role has significant career progression opportunities within the New Business department and would therefore suit an individual who is looking for advancement. Alongside career progression Billing Finance also offers a range of competitive benefits including pension, life assurance, private medical, and an employee assistance programme. Role and Responsibilities • Carry out the second check of a payout to ensure that all paperwork required to proceed has been received and signed off by an underwriter. • Complete a verification call with each customer in accordance with guidelines and script. • Answering incoming calls and directing the call to the relevant person/department. • Producing finance documents for new agreements and forwarding them to the relevant broker in a timely manner. • Moving new proposals out of the credit searching error queue for further underwriting. • Adding joint hirer details to pending proposals • Processing welcome packs and the scanning/filing for new agreements when required. • General office duties as and when required. Person Specification • At least one year’s experience in an administrative position • Financial services experience is desirable but not essential • Excellent attention to detail • Ability to work under pressure • Excellent time management skills • Previous experience liaising with customers on the phone is essential • Previous experience of explaining terms and conditions to customers is desirable but not essential If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today