Finance Manager

Working hours:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration:Permanent

Location:Newcastle

Lycetts Insurance Brokers
, who are proudly part of
Benefact Group
, are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Newcastle office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to broaden their experience across financial reporting, accounting, controls, regulatory compliance, and business partnering within a growing financial services organisation. Working closely with senior finance leaders, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information while supporting strategic decision-making and continuous improvement across the business.

Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes.

• Collaborate with Executives, Group Finance, Operational Teams and key stakeholders to provide accurate financial insight and support business decision-making.
• Prepare and review monthly accounts, supporting schedules, and variance analysis to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and help strengthen financial controls and processes.
• Assist with statutory reporting requirements, year-end accounts preparation, and external audit activities Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities by providing reliable financial data and analysis.
• Prepare documentation and evidence for internal and external audits, supporting the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Support payroll processing, payroll journal postings, and HMRC compliance activities including VAT, PAYE, National Insurance, and P11D reporting.
• Perform client money and bank reconciliations, helping to maintain compliance with FCA CASS requirements and treasury processes.

• Experience in a finance or accounting role.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Experience in accounting processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modelling).
• Good analytical skills and methodical approach.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
• Clear communicator able to work with stakeholders at different levels.
• Ability to manage workload to meet deadlines.

• Exposure to financial services or regulated environments helpful but not essential.

• A competitive salary - let's discuss it
• Hybrid working available upon successful completion of probation
• Employer pension contribution of 5% rising to 10% after 5 years membership of the pension scheme
• Annual Bonus scheme (Discretionary based on individual and company performance)
• Life Assurance cover up to 4 x salary, and Group Income Protection scheme up to 65% of salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 26 and 27 for 5 and 10 years’ service respectively)
• Career development opportunities with funded support and financial incentives for all professional qualifications.
• An Employee Assistance Programme with a wide range of benefits helping employees to stay healthy and feel supported.

The Lycetts Group has over 60 years’ experience of providing a comprehensive range of insurance, risk management and financial advice to a broad cross section of commercial and private clients. We strive to be a trusted adviser to our clients and are proud of our continued high client satisfaction scores.

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