Total 10 job vacancies by New Appointments Group Ltd

We are looking for a Credit Manager to join our client in Rochester. You will be required to develop, implement and maintain an effective and professional credit control system for the client.

Our client is seeking to hire a Claims Handler based in their Dover office. You will be the first and ongoing point of contact for customer claims, and will provide customer liaison for claims being managed at head office/regional office. Monday to Friday, 9-5pm (35hrs p/w), with an hour's lunch break. We are looking for someone who wants a career in insurance, as this role comes with extensive and ongoing training. Salary up to £24,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus a host of benefits to include:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• The option to buy or sell 5 days after probation
• Birthday day off
• Health Shield cash-back plan
• Death in service
• Free parking
• Friday fruit delivery
• Annual company trips for staff

Duties include:

• Obtain information from customers to intimate claims and assess appropriate claims route
• Manage claims from intimation to settlement including confirming cover, appointing suppliers and loss adjustors as required, keeping the customer informed and reaching satisfactory settlement
• Where outside delegated authority, intimate the claim and provide sufficient information for the Claims Team to proceed, appoint suppliers and loss adjustors as required and ensure the customer is kept informed and that the claim proceeds efficiently
• Record and manage claims and customer contact
• To develop and sustain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
• To comply with all applicable sections of the General Insurance Compliance Manual, Claims Guide and local agency procedures
• Obtain and maintain the relevant competencies and licences as required by the company and operate within your scope of authority at all times

Insurance experience isn't necessary (but is desirable), but the ideal candidate will have:

• Proven track record in delivering excellent customer service
• Ability to build relationships through effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good IT skills especially Microsoft Office and to use company systems
• Able to manage own workload and able to work effectively under pressure
• Problem solver, use own initiative, demonstrate honesty, integrity, care, skill and diligence

Full training provided (which may include additional travel and staying away from home in order to attend training courses). There is potential to complete CII qualifications and may be occasional weekend work to support agency events.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Email: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

Insurance Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent customer service to carry out administrative duties for our client, who is an established household name in insurance. This is a full time role based in Ashford, however may be expected to cover sickness/holiday at Whitfield and Tenterden, so will need to be able to drive. You will be working a 35 hour a week (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with an hour for lunch). The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service/customer facing roles is highly desirable.

Salary up to £22,500 per annum, dependent on experience, plus a host of benefits to include:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• The option to buy or sell 5 days after probation
• Birthday day off
• Health Shield cash-back plan
• Death in service
• Free parking
• Friday fruit delivery
• Annual company trips for staff

Duties will include:

• Positive interactions with customers by answering incoming calls, directing to the appropriate person, greeting visitors to the office and contacting customers to support their insurance needs eg booking review meetings.
• Effective management of stock, ordering marketing and business stationary.
• Efficient management of incoming and outgoing post.
• Supporting New Business and Marketing team with organising external events and updating social media accounts appropriately.
• Supporting Agency Manager with organising internal events and training.
• Effective administration of credit control processes including customer payments and processing refund requests within required timeframes.
• Work across the Administration Team, providing cover for absences or high workloads as required.
• Consistently provide excellent levels of customer service in all interactions with potential and existing customers, delivering on promises, meeting their needs and exceeding expectations.

Full training provided (which may include additional travel and staying away from home in order to attend training courses). There may be occasional weekend work/public holidays to support agency events. Own transport and UK driving licence is required.

CVs in Word please.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Email: m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

Position: School Finance Assistant

Location: Tonbridge/Sevenoaks, Kent

Role: Permanent (all year round)

Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 per annum (Kent range 5)

Hours: 37hrs per week

Start: ASAP

Our client is a selective girl's school (with a mixed Sixth Form) for approximately 2000 students aged between 11 and 18. The school operates across two campuses located at Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. The school is over-subscribed each year for the 270 places in Year 7. Students join the school from a range of areas around West Kent, East Sussex and South East London from a variety of different backgrounds.

They are looking to appoint a Finance Assistant on a full time permanent basis. The school is split across two campuses so travel to both Sevenoaks and Tonbridge will be required. The role will be all year round, 37 hours per week. Monday - Thursday is 9am - 5pm and Friday's are 9am - 4.30pm with 30 minutes unpaid break.

The Support Team Staff consists of approximately 60 members of staff who support the successful day-to-day operations of the School. The Finance Department provides a highly effective and efficient financial function to all staff. Led by the Chief Finance Officer, the Department consists of:

• Finance Manager
• Finance Assistant
• Finance Admin Assistant

They are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced and motivated individual to take up the post of Finance Assistant. This role will support the Director of Finance, Finance Manager and Budget Holders in all aspects of financial processes.

You will need experience of Sales Invoicing, Cash Collections, Credit Cards / GPC Cards, Recharging and Purchase Orders. Experience of SIMS, Parent Pay and School Finance would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Strong focus on staff professional development.
• School budgets are set assuming that everybody will get their incremental pay rise.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A three-week Christmas holiday.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Occupational health support.
• Priority admission for staff children (see admissions policy on school website).
• Employee Discount Scheme (Multiple Retailers - Kent Reward Scheme)
• Opportunity to perform paid lunchtime duties (with free lunch).
• Free annual flu vaccination.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free tea and coffee provided in the staff room.
• Use of onsite canteen offering hot meals and salad bar.
• Opportunities to participate in enrichment activities e.g. theatre visits.
• Opportunities for flexible working.
• Free on-site parking.
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Environment
• Pleasant working environment with very well behaved students.
• Eleven acres of school grounds set in Green Belt land at Tonbridge Campus

CVs in Word Format to New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.

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Insurance Handler - Hybrid

We are proud to be partnering with a well-established business in Gravesend in the recruitment of an Insurance Handler - with a focus on Property, Claims or Personal Lines.

Paying up to £30,000/annum depending on experience, 22 days holiday (rising to 25 days over time) + 8 days. 37.5 hours Monday to Friday normal days, NO SHIFTS. Aviva Pension and other perks. Hybrid offered after training/probation.

Acting as Insurance Handler you will be logging claims, issuing renewal documentation, ensuring records are up-to-date and liaising with internal and external customers.

Building and maintaining good relationships between the Client and their customers, actively promoting the company and their offers.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proven track record within an Insurance Customer Service/Claim Handler role
• High standard of written and spoken English, especially grammar, spelling.
• High level of concentration, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a methodical and organised approach.
• Able to effectively prioritise and multi-task with excellent people skills.
• Exemplary communication skills at all levels.
• Dependable and flexible as well as possessing the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Proactive, and able to take responsibility for own work..
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, most importantly Outlook, Word and Excel.

CV's in word please to M.Potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Purchase Ledger needed in Dover!

We are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger to join a team in Dover on a temporary basis for around 3 months.

Previous purchase ledger experience is essential, along with intermediate excel and communication skills. SAP experience is also beneficial for this role.

Duties include:

• Ensure invoices are entered to the system and suppliers paid in a timely manner
• Reconciliation of goods in, goods receipt account and supplier statements
• Checking and processing credit card returns
• Invoice entry
• Support with cash allocations
• Handling expenses
• Assist in preparation of payment runs
• Ad hoc financial duties

For any further details please contact New Appointments Group on 01304 227722.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Insurance Sales Executive (Motor & Personal)

This role is based in Ashford and may require some travelling to meet local prospects. This is a Monday to Friday, 9-5pm, role (35hrs pw) with an hour lunch break. The salary range is £20-24k per annum, depending on experience, and comes with these benefits:

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (after probation you can buy or sell 5 days)
• Birthday off
• Health Shield - Cash back plan
• Death in Service
• Free parking at all offices
• Friday fruit delivery
• 1 or 2 annual company trips a year

We are looking for someone to support the business strategy by delivering on personal sales targets for the relevant product line, maximising sales opportunities and ensuring customers receive the highest level of customer service.

You will be required to acquire and maintain knowledge of all current insurance products, contribute to the building of the new business sales pipeline by providing excellent customer service, taking inbound calls, providing quotes and securing sales. You will also deliver personal sales targets by planning, developing, and delivering sales opportunities in the relevant product line, as well as cross selling, introducing financial services products to existing clients and prospecting new clients. Plan and implement effective sales and marketing initiatives, offer excellent customer service, while demonstrating high values of trust and integrity.

It is an essential requirement of this role that the candidate has their own transport and a full, clean, UK driving licence.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A proven track record in highly driven and ambitious targeted sales role.
• Proven track record delivering excellent customer service
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good IT skills especially Microsoft Office
• Good maths and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage own workload and able to work effectively under pressure
• Great team working, build relationships through positive behaviours, honesty, & integrity.
• Focus on continuous improvement, able to use own initiative
• Commitment to quality & compliance with procedures/regulations
• Own transport & full UK driving licence

Desirable attributes would be:

• Experience in a regulated environment
• Knowledge of insurance sector
• Proven track record in insurance sales
• General insurance qualifications
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and CCJ checks.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. s.mcdermott@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to be employed immediately on a permanent basis for an established manufacturing company in Dover.

You will need your own transportation for this role due to the location of the office.

This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to work in a small and friendly office environment and who has experience with managing a team that undertake purchase/sales ledger processes.

The key responsibilities include:

• Checking purchases orders against invoices.
• Posting ledger invoice to the in-house system.
• Checking purchase orders against good received notes.
• Posting and allocating cash to the ledger.
• Allocating invoices on to the system.
• Matching and reconciling invoices to payments made.
• Preparing payment runs.
• Undertaking credit card reconciliations.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 3-5+ years purchase ledger experience.
• To be proficient with Microsoft programmes (Excel).
• Your own form of transport.
• Great communication and able to work independently.
• Experience managing other Purchase Ledger Clerks is desirable.

The Package includes:

• Competitive salary.
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Workplace Pension.
• Free on-site parking.

Please note this position is only suitable for candidates who are already able to live and work in the UK without restriction. No relocations please.

CVs in Word Format to y.fleming@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

Finance Manager needed in Broadstairs!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our established client in Broadstairs as an experienced Finance Manager on an immediate basis. This role is initially a temporary contract however, for the right candidate a temp-to-perm contract may be considered.

As Finance Manager, you would be responsible for the Purchase Ledger Clerk and the Payroll Clerk and oversee the smooth running of the Financial management within the establishment.

Your duties would also include but not be limited to; processing and paying invoices, overseeing payroll processing, managing petty cash, bank reconciliations and assisting with maintaining the staffing budgets.

The successful candidate will have an accounting qualification such as AAT, ACA or ACCA and previous experience in a managerial role, along with great communication and IT skills.

This is a full time role, consisting of 37 hours per week, working 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday.

Salary is circa £20.00 - £23.00 per hour.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Benefits of joining our NAG Temp Team:

• Weekly pay on a Friday - smooth payment process
• Access to pension scheme after 12-weeks
• Working with committed and highly experienced recruitment consultants

For further information please contact New Appointments Group on 01304 227722.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Are you a numerically focused individual looking to develop your career in finance? We have a great opportunity in Folkestone for a Finance Assistant to work for one of our clients in their reputable manufacturing business.

Responsibilities

• Inputting all bank transactions in SAP from daily bank statements for all current accounts
• Providing various analysis as and when required
• Receiving and logging all supplier invoices into SAP
• Processing invoices under 3-way match system and investigate any discrepancies where appropriate - logging non-matched for authorisation
• Logging and parking all non-stock invoices
• Liaising with supplier, internal and banking contacts
• Maintaining accounts, verifying, and posting transactions in a timely manner
• Preparing payment runs when required for approval and upload onto banking platform
• Filing of invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigate queries
• SoX compliance
• Checking expense claims
• Credit card expenditure
• Working to monthly reporting deadlines and targets

Skills and Experience

• Must have experience in a similar accounts payable role
• Knowledge of book-keeping, handling bank reconciliations
• Knowledge of SAP software
• Intermediate Excel knowledge
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Benefits include

• Competitive salary with possibility of pursuing AAT qualification
• 4% company performance related discretionary annual bonus
• 9% matched contribution pension scheme (including salary exchange option)
• Health cash plan
• Life Assurance cover
• 24 days holiday (can buy/sell 3 days per year) plus 8 bank holidays.

To find out more about the position, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

CVs in Word Format to y.fleming@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.