Job Description

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Duration: Permanent

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Location: Newcastle

About the role n

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

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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.

Why join us? n

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.

What you'll be doing n

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Collaborate with Executives, Group Finance, Operational Teams and key stakeholders to provide accurate financial insight and support business decision-making.

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Prepare and review monthly accounts, supporting schedules, and variance analysis to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

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Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and help strengthen financial controls and processes.

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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.

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Prepare documentation and evidence for internal and external audits, supporting the implementation of audit recommendations.

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Support payroll processing, payroll journal postings, and HMRC compliance activities including VAT, PAYE, National Insurance, and P11D reporting.

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Perform client money and bank reconciliations, helping to maintain compliance with FCA CASS requirements and treasury processes.

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What you'll need to have nn
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Experience in a finance or accounting role.

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ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.

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Experience in accounting processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

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Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic modelling).

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Good analytical skills and methodical approach.

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Accuracy, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

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Clear communicator able to work with stakeholders at different levels.

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Ability to manage workload to meet deadlines.

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What makes you stand out nn
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Exposure to financial services or regulated environments helpful but not essential.

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What we offer nn
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A competitive salary - let's discuss it

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Hybrid working available upon successful completion of probation

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Employer pension contribution of 5% rising to 10% after 5 years membership of the pension scheme

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Annual Bonus scheme (Discretionary based on individual and company performance)

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Life Assurance cover up to 4 x salary, and Group Income Protection scheme up to 65% of salary

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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 26 and 27 for 5 and 10 years’ service respectively)

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Career development opportunities with funded support and financial incentives for all professional qualifications.

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An Employee Assistance Programme with a wide range of benefits helping employees to stay healthy and feel supported.

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About us n

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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Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade*, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size.

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

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At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an workplace where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone.

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If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.

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*Directory of Social Change’s UK Guides to Company Giving

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📌 Finance Manager (Newcastle)
🏢 Finance Manager
📍 Newcastle