Benefact Group
Benefact Group
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConsultingFinanceInsurance
Benefact Group is a purpose-led financial services group operating across insurance, broking, advisory, and asset management. Its specialist businesses serve individual and institutional clients in multiple countries, combining commercial expertise with a commitment to directing available profits toward charities and good causes. The group also supports community and climate initiatives and promotes career development for people working across its diverse financial services teams.

Finance Manager – Benefact Group

Manage reporting, reconciliations, controls, and compliance for Lycetts, Benefact Group’s insurance and financial advice business. Support business decisions through financial insight and strategic planning.

Description

  • Work with executives, Group Finance, operational teams, and other stakeholders to provide financial insight for business decisions.
  • Prepare and review monthly accounts, supporting schedules, and variance analysis for accurate, timely reporting.
  • Reconcile balance sheets, investigate discrepancies, and strengthen financial controls and processes.
  • Support statutory reporting, year-end accounts preparation, and external audits.
  • Contribute financial data and analysis to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
  • Prepare evidence for internal and external audits and help implement audit recommendations.
  • Support payroll processing, journal entries, and HMRC compliance, including VAT, PAYE, National Insurance, and P11D reporting.
  • Reconcile client money and bank accounts, supporting FCA CASS compliance and treasury processes.

Requirements

  • Experience in a finance or accounting position.
  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
  • Experience with accounting processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and basic modelling.
  • Sound analytical skills and a methodical approach.
  • Accuracy, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
  • Clear communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders at different levels.
  • Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
  • Exposure to financial services or regulated environments is helpful but not essential.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work is available after successful completion of probation.
  • Employer pension contributions of 5%, rising to 10% after five years of scheme membership.
  • Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
  • Life assurance cover of up to four times salary.
  • Group income protection of up to 65% of salary.
  • 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 days after five years and 27 days after ten years of service.
  • Career development opportunities, with funded support and financial incentives for professional qualifications.
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering benefits to support employee health and wellbeing.

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