Finance Manager

Ascent Recruitment is recruiting a Finance Manager for an established insurance broking business with a great culture and supportive working environment.

You'll oversee insurance broking accounts (IBA/IMBA), management accounting, financial reporting and a team of three.

The role offers plenty of responsibility, exposure to senior management and the opportunity to improve financial processes and controls.

The Role

• Oversee IBA/IMBA accounts, reconciliations and insurer/client ledger balances.
• Prepare management accounts, P&L reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review income recognition, commission postings and month-end journals.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and year-end audits.
• Ensure FCA compliance and maintain strong financial controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Manage and develop a team of three.

About You

• Experience within insurance broking or regulated financial services.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Qualified or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Good Excel skills and understanding of financial controls.
• Previous team management or supervisory experience.
• Hands-on, collaborative approach with good attention to detail.

Salary & Benefits

• Performance bonus
• Great culture and supportive team
• Close working relationship with senior finance leadership

Location: Wigan or Lytham St Annes (hybrid).