Current Vacancies

Commercial Account Handler
Salary: £19,000 - £25,000 pa
Location: Somerset

Our Client is a rapidly expanding broker that supplies a range of innovative products designed to enhance sales. A Company, that offers independent advice to SME, Specialist and Corporate Clients across the entire range. This is a professional and friendly working environment and atmosphere. A progressive Organisation, that places a strong emphasis on the ongoing development of their staff providing internal training and support for the CII examinations.

Responsibilities:

The role encompasses a range of responsibilities relating to the management of a portfolio of clients and assisting with the generation of new business
Working closely with the Account Executives, you will also have the opportunity to visit high profile clients to promote the services of the company
Build a general knowledge of designated clients, their industry and business operations
Ensure that a working knowledge is maintained of each client's insurance history and their insurance policies in force
Assist in the promotion of positive sales development of designated clients including cross selling activities
Provide full service delivery to all clients ensuring that service standards are at the highest level
Produce and progress policy documentation for cases which have been agreed to ensure timely and accurate file management

Skills Required:

Previous commercial broking or underwriting experience
Progression with CII examinations would be advantageous
Good communication skills

This is a progressive role that will put you on the right tracks to become an Account Executive

Commercial Account Handler
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £17,000 - £20,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a keen and motivated person to join a well-established Insurance Broker as a Junior Commercial Account Handler and train into a fully fledged Commercial Account Handler. This Broker has loyal customers and an excellent market presence.

Responsibilities:

Dealing with new and existing business within the client portfolio
Supporting the Account Executives from an office base
You will have a premium range of approx £300 - £3,000

Skills:

You will have previous commercial/personal lines administration experience
Technically proficient and be willing to train to increasing levels of Commercial Business

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected broker and learn from highly experienced and established team

Commercial Account Handler
Location: Bristol
Salary: up to £25,000

Due to the success and organic growth of our Client, they are currently seeking competent, knowledgeable Commercial Account Handlers to strengthen their already successful office. The purpose of your job will be to deliver a professional and effective service to this Company’s clients.

Responsibilities:

To deliver excellent customer service
The management of customer renewals
The proficient broking of new and renewal risks
This role will have an element of cross-selling
To maintain high standards of administration and servicing of clients

Skills:

Previous Commercial Account Handling experience
Computer literate including Word, Excel, Outlook
Excellent communication skills
Qualified or studying towards the Insurance Examinations
An understanding of the UK General Insurance market

Client Relationship Manager
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Location: Coventry

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an individual to join a leading Insurance Broker as a Client Relationship Manager. Your role will be to successfully manage a defined portfolio of high net worth clients whilst providing an unrivalled standard of Customer Service.

Responsibilities

Successfully manage a portfolio of business
Provide advice on additional products and services to increase account revenue
Establish long term relationships with clients
Be responsible for ensuring repeat business
Instil confidence in clients with regards to your ability to manage their account

Skills

A good understanding of the Insurance Industry and related products
Experience in dealing with high net worth clients would be beneficial
Excellent communication skills
Impeccable customer service standards and able to build strong relationships
Self-motivated and focussed
Relish working in a results driven environment

Account Handler / Renewals Negotiator (Full or Part-time)
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £14,000 - £15,000 + Pension

An Account Handler position has arisen within a well-established, specialist Brokerage. This role will involve obtaining renewal terms for clients based on their requirements and providing quotations. You will prepare files for processing and confirm renewal details, along with liaising with insurers. This is an excellent role offering a good career path.

Key Tasks:

Provide instructions for Renewal processors
Calculate premiums
Make underwriting decisions
Investigate and analyse claims
Customer contact by telephone
Liaison with insurers
Ensure the Motor Insurance Database is notified within deadlines
Follow the Companies Compliance systems and procedures at all time

Skills and Experience:

Able to interpret General Insurance terminology and demonstrate an understanding of insurance practices
Motor insurance experience (Commercial Motor, Goods In Transit and Liability)
GCSE level of education including Maths and English (Grade C minimum) or equivalent
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Knowledge of Sirius would be an advantage
Clear, concise written communication skills with an effective telephone manner
Experience in a customer service role
Negotiation skills and ability to understand customers requirements
Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to analyse and re-evaluate numerical data
You need a good attention to detail, be a team player and able to work individually

Commercial Account Handler
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £25,000

Due to the success and organic growth of our Client, they are currently seeking competent, knowledgeable Commercial Account Handlers to strengthen their already successful office. The purpose of your job will be to deliver a professional and effective service to this Company's clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

To deliver excellent customer service
The management of customer renewals
The proficient broking of new and renewal risks
This role will have an element of cross-selling
To maintain high standards of administration and servicing of clients

Skills:

Commercial Account Handling experience
Computer literate - Word, Excel, Outlook
Excellent communication skills
Qualified or studying towards the Insurance Examinations
An understanding of the UK General Insurance market

Customer Relationship Manager
Location: Bristol
Salary: £22,000 - £25,000

As a Customer Relationship Manager fro a Leading Legal Services Provider you will develop and manage relationships with key business customers to deliver customer satisfaction and to maximise income and business development objectives in line with agreed business strategy and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain and manage relationships with key business customers to ensure a high level of satisfaction with the service provided and to maximise business return
Ensure that current and future business needs of allocated customers are researched and understood in depth and that tailored services and solutions are developed to ensure the retention of their business
Prepare and agree plans and budgets to achieve business objectives for allocated customers
Monitor progress against plans and budgets and take corrective action if necessary to get back on track
Plan, control and deliver allocated projects and participate as appropriate in cross functional projects / investigations, ensuring requirements are delivered to plan
Build and maintain extensive professional and business networks across relatively complex customers to facilitate the securing, retention and growth of business

Skills:

Must be confident in dealing with the demands of customers in a manner which keeps them satisfied
Customer Focus
Focus on the requirements of all business 2 business customers
Has extensive business knowledge of customers and competitors
Ability to work with a diverse range of people
Proven customer relationship management skills
Able to be trusted with managing relationship with important and relatively complex customer organisations

Stock (Share) Manager
Salary Indicator: £45,000 - £65,000
Location: Bristol

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a recognised expert in their field who are growing at an exceptional rate and are looking for motivated team players, who would enjoy the challenge of working in a unique, international environment, where success is driven by results and a high quality client service

Responsibilities:

Responsible for a portfolio of international clients
Advising clients on the use of various forms of stock based remuneration for international
employees
Liaising directly with clients regarding local tax treatments in respect of stock based remuneration
Preparation of stock based remuneration documentation for awards to individuals in non-US jurisdictions
Advising client on the use of all international tax planning opportunities
Other adhoc stock advice, both to clients and internally
Working with the stock compliance team to ensure all stock compliance is completed on a timely basis

Skills:

Qualified CTA, ACA / ACCA with relevant tax experience also considered
Robust working knowledge of stock based remuneration schemes
Working knowledge of international accounting standards
Excellent communication skills
Organisational and multi-tasking skills
Team leadership skills

Accountant
Location: Bristol
Salary: £30,000

My Client is looking for a qualified accountant to join their busy accounts team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the production of Management and financial information for the firm

Responsibilities:

Preparation of contract Accounts for major work sources
Provide management information which will form the basis of decision making
Investigating and reporting on variances
Preparation of financial accounts to trial balance
Preparation of Budget
Supervision of staff
Supporting the Financial Controller

Skills:

ACCA/CIMA qualified Accountant or equivalent
Experience in Managing a team preferred
Previous Accounts experience essential

Assistant Manager
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: London

A leading Accountancy Practice is looking for an experience Assistant Manager to join their developing Practice based in their London office. The ideal candidate will be AAT or part ACCA qualified Accountant looking to further their career within a leading environment.

Responsibilities:

Working within a growing department, and reporting directly to the Managers and Partners your responsibilities will include
Assisting the managers to develop and supervise junior members of staff within the department
Assist the managers with marketing initiatives to develop and grow the department.
Responsible for a portfolio of smaller clients
Preparing accounts, reports and proposals for clients, which comply with legal requirements and the firm's internal compliance standards
Preparing tax returns, liaising with clients and other tax specialists in the firm as necessary
Maintaining regular communication with all clients and related parties, and ensure a high quality service is delivered to clients
Gaining new clients by maintaining good working relationships with all professional contacts
Control debtors and work in progress

Skills:

AAT qualified / qualified by experience individual, alternatively a part-qualified ACCA individual currently taking a break from their studies preferred
Experience of working in an accounting practice and managing a portfolio of clients (knowledge and experience of accounts, income tax, corporate tax, VAT and payroll)
Knowledge of Sage line 50, QuickBooks, SAPA, Alpha Tax would be an advantage, although not necessary, as training will be provided
Good inter-personal skills