Kenneth Brian Associates are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing business based in Epsom for an experienced Finance Manager.
This is a hands on leadership role, ideal for a finance professional who enjoys taking ownership, working autonomously, and supporting the wider business. You'll be responsible for overseeing the finance function while acting as a trusted business partner across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily cash flow management, including client and insurer bank account reconciliations.
- Manage client account transactions, including insurer payments, refunds, and credit card or chargeback queries.
- Process invoices for payment, ensure approval procedures are followed, and liaise with suppliers regarding discrepancies.
- Scan and send insurer payment advices and update relevant teams on payments.
- Order and manage office supplies as needed, including stationery, toner, and bottled water.
- Prepare payroll schedules, upload payslips, and update the Lloyds salary template.
- Manage pension schedules and liaise with external providers for submissions and approvals.
- Prepare detailed monthly management accounts, including P&L, departmental P&L, and EBITDA schedules.
- Provide senior management with monthly financial reports, ensuring data is clear and actionable.
- Compile aggregate trial balances for Personal and Commercial insurance lines and extract key journal entries for client income and balance sheet reconciliation.
- Reconcile client and office bank statements.
- Manage insurer payment schedules, ensuring they align with internal client banking records and insurer payment summaries.
- Post journal entries, including client receipts, office invoices, and credit card transactions.
- Prepare prepayment and salary deduction schedules.
About You
- Ideally qualified or studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance position.
- Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
- Confident managing audits and dealing with external stakeholders.
- Highly organised, proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two days are the same.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with colleagues, customers and senior stakeholders at all levels.
- Commercially aware with a practical, problem-solving approach.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business where you'll play a key role in both the day-to-day finance function and the wider commercial success of the organisation. If you're looking for a varied, autonomous position with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Details:
Kenneth Brian Associates Limited Careers Recruitment Team
