Who are we? Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. Are you looking to build your career in finance with a supportive team and a growing business? We're looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our Finance team in Witney. Whether you're already working in accounts payable or have experience in a transactional finance role, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You'll play an important role in ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time, while helping us maintain strong financial processes across the business. If you enjoy working with numbers, have a keen eye for detail, and take pride in delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from you. This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Witney office, Monday to Friday. What You'll Be Doing As part of our Finance team, you'll be responsible for: Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. Checking approvals and supporting documentation in line with company policies. Managing invoice workflows and following up on outstanding approvals where needed. Building positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues by responding to queries professionally and promptly. Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation. Supporting payment runs, reconciliations, and month-end activities. Escalating any issues or exceptions to the Accounts Payable Manager when appropriate. Helping to maintain strong financial controls and compliance within the accounts payable function. What We're Looking For We're interested in hearing from candidates who have: Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to work. Experience using finance systems or ERP platforms (such as Kanbina or Unit4) would be beneficial. Good Excel and general data-handling skills. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and desire to develop within a finance team. What do we offer in return? A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*. If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. *Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more. Permanent Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn of premiums for our clients. Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold. The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.

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