The opportunity
We're looking for an Assistant Insurance Broking Accountant to assist with the financial management and accounting activities related to our insurance broking platforms, primarily supporting Howden Equine - Howden's specialist equine and bloodstock insurance division.
This role will report to the IBA Manager – AUS and will oversee the IBA ledgers, client and insurer reconciliations, and trust account management, working closely with our brokers, the wider finance function, other internal teams and auditors.
Key responsibilities include
Performing the IBA function, including maintaining the IBA ledgers within the relevant broking platform/s.
Attending to insurance debtor and creditor reconciliations and managing client ledgers and accounts with account brokers and the credit control team.
Reconciling all insurer/underwriter accounts and IBA trust bank accounts, ensuring all outstanding reconciling items are promptly investigated and appropriately resolved.
Performing the receipting processes, reviewing unallocated cash receipts, and attending to IBA payments, refunds and claims payments.
Reviewing and validating client and insurer bank account details, and rates and calculations within the broking platform.
Attending to insurance duty returns and lodgements and assisting with ESL and NRIT returns and lodgements.
Ensuring data integrity, maintenance and compliance across all systems.
In addition to the tasks outlined above, this role may also extend to assisting the Finance team with general finance-related activities (such as journals, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis).
Let’s talk about you
We'd love to hear from you if you have
Accounting and/or other related qualifications.
2+ years’ experience as an Assistant Accountant / in an accounting role (insurance industry experience preferable, but not essential).
Knowledge of relevant tax regimes and duties, such as non-resident withholding tax, GST, insurance duty and ESL/FSL (preferred).
Strong Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to reconciliations and reporting.
Sound judgement and the ability to build effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
Just as importantly, you will be someone who embodies our cultural values: Put people first, be authentic, challenge complacency, think client, pursue excellence and keen to make your mark.
Why Join Howden?
When you join Howden, you become part of a team that is genuinely proud of the difference we make every day. Our people are united by a commitment to quality, integrity, and client-centred outcomes – and the exceptional results we consistently achieve are a testament to this culture.
You'll enjoy
The opportunity to build your career in insurance broking finance, gaining exposure to trust accounting, reconciliations and the broader insurance broking platform, supported by an experienced team.
Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
Meaningful, values-aligned work with real impact.
A supportive and experienced team who celebrate excellence.
Opportunities to grow your capability through a strong mentoring leadership team.
Remuneration and benefits
In addition to competitive remuneration, we offer free salary continuance insurance, and our industry-leading bonus leave benefit, where employees can qualify for up to two weeks' additional paid leave each year.
What’s next?
If you're looking for a role where you'll be supported to grow your skills, do meaningful work and have the backing of a growing global business, we'd love to hear from you.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Human Resources team at hraustralia@howdengroup.com.
EEO Statement
We wish to provide a supportive and welcoming workplace environment, which represents the communities and cultures within which we live and work. We have a huge diversity of talent from all walks of life, each with unique experiences and perspectives, all of whom can make a difference. Howden Pacific strives to build an inclusive workplace where our people feel welcome to bring their whole and true self to work, where differences are accepted and where our words and actions are inclusive.
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.
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