Finance Manager

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.