Finance Manager in Redhill

Kenneth Brian Associates are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing business based in Redhill 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

• 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.