Price Implementation Tester

The Acorn Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Liverpool is seeking a Price Implementation Tester to join their Pricing Implementation Team. You will be responsible for testing and validating pricing rate changes, working closely with analysts to ensure accuracy, and monitoring production pricing performance. The successful candidate will possess strong Excel skills and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving, making this a great opportunity for those looking to grow with a supportive employer.

Benefits

35 days' holiday including bank holidays

24/7 mental health support

Flexible benefits including early salary access

Hybrid working options

Career growth programs

Qualifications

• Ability to understand system transactions such as policy adjustments and renewals.
• Proficient in using the MS Office suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills are essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to identify problems and develop structured solutions.
• Desire to proactively offer new solutions.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate pricing rate changes in both the rating engine and policy system.
• Collaborate with analysts to understand rate structures and expected outcomes.
• Execute manual and automated testing for various scenarios.
• Ensure that premiums and eligibility reflect approved rates.
• Monitor production pricing performance post-deployment to ensure ongoing accuracy.

Skills

Understand system transactions

MS Office suite proficiency

Planning and organisational skills

Good verbal and written communication

Problem identification and solution development

Proactive solution offering

Education

STEM degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are excited to share a new career opportunity now available within our amazing Pricing Implementation team.

The Pricing Implementation Team plays a critical role in translating strategic pricing decisions into operational reality. The team ensures that rate changes, structures and new products are implemented accurately, consistently and on schedule.

Job Title: Price Implementation Tester

Location: Liverpool City Centre

Working Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm

What you will be doing:

• Test and validate Pricing rate changes in both the rating engine and policy system
• Collaborate with analysts to understand rate structures and expected outcomes
• Aid in executing manual and automated testing for various scenarios
• Ensure that premiums and eligibility reflect approved rates
• Monitor production pricing performance post-deployment to ensure no downtime and ongoing accuracy
• Maintaining awareness of practical implications of pricing changes
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing and documenting standards
• Report test results and provide detailed feedback to stakeholders
• Keep up to date documentation and audit trails for testing of deployed pricing changes into the live system
• Working closely with team members to refine and improve the system

What we are looking for:

• Ability to understand system transactions (e.g. policy adjustments, renewals, cancellations etc)
• Proficient in MS Office suite, mainly Excel
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to identify problems, challenge, and develop structured solutions
• Desire to offer new solutions in a proactive manner
• A STEM degree would be beneficial but not required

Grow with Acorn

AtAcorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of theAcorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing1,700+ people across the UKandreached a milestone £750 millionin total value of insurance policies written in 2024.

We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:

• 🦏 We run through walls for our customers and each other
• 🐐 We challenge the status quo
• 🐧 We succeed when we help those around us succeed
• 🐆 We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement
• 🌴 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options
• 🧠 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
• ☝ Grow with us:Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
• 💸 Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
• 🏡 Hybrid working optionsto support work-life balance and individual needs

Our Commitment to our colleague’s:

These aren’t just words — they’re the principles we live by. And we’re proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:

• 🧠 Mindful Employer– championing mental health and wellbeing
• ♿ Disability Confident Level 1 & 2– creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
• 🌸 Menopause Friendly accredited– supporting every stage of life
• 🎖️ Armed Forces Covenant signatory– honouring those who serve
• 🏆 Great Places to Work 2024/25– fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
• 📈 Best Place to Work for Development– proud to be investing in people’s future
• 👩💼 Best Place to Work for Women– breaking down barriers to women's career progression

If you’re looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool —Grow withAcorn.

A Few Things to Know Before You Apply

We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

🔍 Checks & Clearances
All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard.

🌍 Visa Requirements
Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who haveat least one year remainingon their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.

💬 We’re Here to Support You
We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.