Finance Manager

Ecclesiastical Insurance Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Chartered Insurance Broker in Croydon is looking for a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, lead a team, and ensure compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will report to the Finance Director and play a pivotal role in managing finances effectively. This permanent position offers opportunities for personal development and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with capped company-matched contributions

Group Life Insurance and Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events and charity volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong track record as a finance leader with regulatory and strategic expertise.
• Ability to manage a finance team efficiently while ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate Management and Statutory Accounts.
• Ensure compliance with CASS rules and HMRC regulations.
• Coach and develop Accounts Assistants.
• Lead financial audits and liaise with external bodies.
• Manage BACS payments and resolve bank queries.

Skills

Leadership in finance

Regulatory knowledge

Negotiation

Relationship management

IT proficiency

Education

ACA/ACMA/ACCA status

Tools

Financial systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Finance Manager – Ecclesiastical Insurance UK

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Duration: Permanent. Location: Selsdon (South London).

About the role

Access Insurance, part of the Benefact Group, is looking for a Finance Manager to join our finance team in our Selsdon office. In this role, you’ll report directly to our Finance Director, supporting strategic initiatives and leading a team of Accounts Assistants to deliver excellence in financial operations.

Why join us?

Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK’s top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group — where all profits go to charity and good causes.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver complete and accurate Management and Statutory Accounts to the Finance Director, including clear explanations of key figures.
• Ensure full compliance with CASS rules for client money and maintain adherence to HMRC, statutory, and other financial regulations.
• Keep meticulous records of all income, expenses, payments, and purchase ledger activities in line with accounting standards.
• Coach and develop Accounts Assistants, ensuring they understand company procedures and relevant financial regulations.
• Lead all financial audits and act as the primary liaison for external bodies, including HMRC and the Benefact Group Finance team.
• Manage BACS payments, resolve bank queries, and ensure timely allocation of client funds and insurer/supplier payments.
• Oversee payroll, bonuses, and commissions, while working closely with account teams to maintain effective credit control.

What you’ll need to have

• ACA, ACMA, or ACCA status (essential).
• A strong track record and reputation as a leader in finance, with specialist knowledge in regulatory and strategic areas.
• Solid IT skills, including proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.
• Confident, persuasive, and able to negotiate effectively at all levels of the business.
• Skilled at fostering cooperative, productive relationships across teams and external stakeholders.
• Able to take on people‑management responsibilities, including supervision from both a regulatory and financial perspective.
• Experience managing the day‑to‑day operational aspects of a finance team to ensure efficiency and compliance.

What we offer

• Salary based on experience and qualifications
• Reward structure that recognises your contributions
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with capped company‑matched contributions
• Group Life Insurance and Income Protection
• Access to Aviva Smart Health and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, personal development, and CPD sessions
• Wellbeing perks and lifestyle resources through ‘Perkbox’
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Regular social events and 6 charity volunteering days per year
• A genuine commitment to helping you grow and succeed

About us

Access Insurance is a Chartered Insurance Broker and specialist adviser to charities, churches and community groups. Our mission is to help all types of charities and not‑for‑profits manage their risks by giving specialist advice and designing bespoke insurance policies. The company is built on social enterprise principles and values, embodying generosity in serving and giving to charitable causes.

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. Owned by a charity, it has been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade, having given away £250 million since 2014. The Group has ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives to double its size.

We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career development. Our giving ethos, 135‑year history and the diversity of what we do have enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition and passionate people driven to do better and be better.

We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know.