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.

Based in our Kill, Co. Kildare office, Howden Ireland are delighted to have a vacancy for an Accounts Payable individual that will be part of our Finance team on a permanent basis. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Kill office.

About the Role:

As part of the Accounts Payable function, you will report directly to the Financial Controller and play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all creditor invoices and payments for Howden Ireland. Your attention to detail and organisational skills will help maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure the smooth operation of the Finance Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Management: Receive, review, and process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and allocation to relevant cost centres. Manage invoice approval workflows and migrate approved invoices into the accounting system with accuracy.

• Payment Processing: Prepare and execute supplier payment runs, including routine payments and ad hoc bank transactions.

• Monitor payment schedules to maintain good supplier relations.

• Supplier Administration: Set up new suppliers in the accounting system, ensuring that all required documentation and compliance checks are complete and up-to-date.

• Finance Mailbox: Oversee the dedicated Finance mailbox, registering all incoming invoices promptly and responding to supplier queries or internal requests in a timely and professional manner.

• Expense & Credit Card Claims: Process monthly employee expense and credit card claims, ensuring adherence to company policy and supporting documentation requirements.

• Bank Reconciliations: Complete monthly reconciliations of all relevant bank accounts, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies.

• Finance Administration: Support the Finance team with general administrative duties, including maintaining files, updating records, and supporting ongoing process improvements.

• Flexible, results-oriented, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Highly organised with outstanding time management skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines.

• Proactive approach and strong ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within the Finance team.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and courteous manner.

About You:

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Payable or finance administrative position.

• Strong IT skills, particularly proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.

• Keen attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity

• Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and deadlines, maintaining organized records, and supporting account handlers in day-to-day administrative duties.

• Ability to work effectively within a team, supporting account handlers and collaborating with colleagues to achieve common goals and deliver exceptional service to clients.

About Howden Ireland:

Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 400 employees across 24 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ.

For more information, please visit About Us | Howden Ireland (howdengroup.com)

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.