Transactional Services & Insurance Team Leader

Transactional Services & Insurance Team Leader
GBP36,905 - GBP41,999
Birmingham, B37 7YN (Hybrid)
Position: Permanent, Full Time 37hours
We are brave, we are ambitious, we are honest, and we are Citizen!
We are looking for an enthusiastic team member to join the Transactional Services Team. As Transactional & Insurance Team Leader you will support the Head of Transactional Services & Insurance in the provision of high-quality purchase ledger, sales ledger and banking services. You will also have an exciting opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the provision of our group insurances and claims handling. You will have previous purchase ledger, sales ledger and banking experience and will be expected to work to tight deadlines, providing exceptional customer service to all our stakeholders
In housing you can make a real difference, the role of Transactional & Insurance Team Leader will involve:
Oversee and assure the quality of end-to-end processes within Transactional Services (Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Banking & Insurance)
Work with the Transactional Services Team to analyse financial data and process flows and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and improved customer satisfaction.
Lead projects to review and optimise existing procedures in alignment with regulatory, financial, and audit controls.
To undertake regular testing of procedures to ensure accuracy/ consistency and efficiency of the end to end Transactional Services processes. Reporting to management/working groups of any deviations or control issues identified.
To undertake any new system/process testing in line with project requirements and deadlines.
Manage the insurance claims processes, ensuring timely and appropriate handling of claims; liaising with loss adjusters, underwriters and claims investigators in reaching agreement on the proposed settlement and repudiation of claims.
Provide insurance advice to operational teams and management on claims, emerging insurance risks, and claims defensibility.
Assist in writing and presenting reports to various committees and Board as needed.
Assist the Head of Transactional Services & Insurance in monitoring the performance of internal and external service providers, ensuring they comply with agreed service and performance levels.
Work collaboratively with your team and with colleagues across the organisation, in particular finance colleagues and operational budget holders within Citizen; sharing information to resolve issues and improve processes.
Step into Team Leader roles in their absence, ensuring seamless operations.
Organise and deliver training and support to the team for any changes in processes, systems, or regulations.
As Transactional & Insurance Team Leader we need you to have:
Experience of working individually and part of a team to achieve performance targets, identify any barriers to achieving these targets and agreeing remedial actions with management.
Experience and demonstration of continuous improvement in the quality and delivery of services to customers including developing your own skills, knowledge and experience to positively influence customer satisfaction and the achievement of key performance indicators and business objectives.
Ability to manage stakeholder communications to resolve queries and promote good working relationships. Examples include budget holders, suppliers, insurance underwriters, solicitors and debt collection agencies.
Ability to act as a source of advice and provide guidance to team members and the wider organisation.
Ability to use positive, solutions-focused language in all communications and remaining optimistic even in challenging circumstances.
Taking ownership & responsibility for issues within the role and taking constructive action where appropriate, whilst maintaining internal/external relationships.
Experience within an account s environment providing accurate, reliable and timely financial information to internal and external customers.
Knowledge of computerised accounting systems, in particular Banking, Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.
Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel, to include:VLOOKUP and pivots.
We would be really excited if you have:
Experience of supervising process driven teams in a similar environment.
Experience of building positive relationships with all stakeholders including Senior/Executive Leadership Team & Board Members
Experience of Lean Process mapping/procedures
Our people are everything and we offer:
Flexible, Hybrid working environment
IT equipment to allow some optional home working
Live work better scheme which actively encourages work-life balance
Annual leave starts at 25 days per year, increasing with length of service
Enhanced family leave
Company Pension Citizen match up to 10%
If part of the pension scheme you are entitled to Life cover (three times your annual salary)
Organisational Sick Pay (benefit increases with length of service)
EAP a 24/7 service which gives free, confidential advice and support on a range of issues including telephone counselling
Medicash scheme -which includes GP Access, digital Physiotherapy app, retail vouchers and discounts, discounted gym memberships and more!
Recognition through our Employee Excellence Awards
Representation opportunities on our Staff Consultative Forum
Access to Citizen s Wellbeing platform
Employee Excellence Awards (winners receive extra days annual leave that year)
Occupational Health
Here at Citizen, our purpose is to provide homes that are a foundation for life.
With over fifty years of experience, we have grown to be one of the UK s most trusted social housing providers, Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns.
There are some fundamental challenges people in our communities face, and we want to be an organisation which can help them deal with these. So, we are working to solve some of the most pressing issues around housing and homelessness.
We adopt a proactive approach to safeguarding to ensure everyone accessing our services can do so without fear of harm, abuse or neglect.
We adopt a proactive approach to safeguarding to ensure everyone accessing our services can do so without fear of harm, abuse or neglect. As part of our recruitment process, we carry out robust safeguarding checks.
Closing date: 12th April 2024
Interview date: week commencing 22nd April 2024
Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.