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Senior Finance Executive

Techunite Ltd·Chertsey·Posted 4 days ago
💰 £35-40k/year⭐ Senior
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Job description

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Techuntie Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a leading young driver insurance broker, known for combining technology, data, and a customer-first approach to deliver outstanding outcomes.

As the business continues to grow, they are strengthening their finance function—creating an excellent opportunity for a motivated Finance Executive to join their journey.

The Role

We are seeking an ambitious, reliable, and detail-oriented Finance Executive to oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function, while supporting and developing a small but growing team.

This is a varied, hands-on position ideal for someone looking to progress their finance career and build their experience in a fast-paced, collaborative office environment.

Key Responsibilities


Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Process supplier invoices and manage timely, accurate payment runs
  • Chase overdue payments and maintain an up-to-date debtors ledger
  • Reconcile insurer statements and resolve queries efficiently
Reconciliations
  • Perform regular bank reconciliations
  • Support reconciliation of insurer accounts and premium bordereaux
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly
General Finance
  • Support month-end processes, including commission and payroll
  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
  • Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve finance queries
Team & People Management
  • Lead and develop a growing finance team
  • Handle day-to-day management responsibilities
  • Provide support on ad hoc tasks and reporting
What We’re Looking ForEssential
  • Previous experience in an accounts or finance role
  • Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment
  • Strong communication skills, comfortable engaging with suppliers and colleagues
  • Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to get involved
Desirable
  • Previous team management experience
  • Experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, or similar)
  • Background in financial services, insurance, or an FCA-regulated environment
  • Familiarity with insurer reconciliation processes

Due to the office being on a rural farm location you do need to be a car driver.

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Accounts Payable & ReceivableMicrosoft ExcelBank ReconciliationsFinance Role ExperienceUK Driving Licence
Nice-to-have
Team Management ExperienceXeroSageFinancial Services BackgroundFCA-regulated EnvironmentInsurer Reconciliation
Soft skills
Attention to DetailCommunicationLeadershipTime ManagementProblem SolvingProactive Attitude
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Application advice

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⭐ Highlight your accounts payable/receivable experience prominently as this role focuses heavily on AP/AR management

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📊 Quantify your reconciliation experience: "Processed 200+ supplier invoices monthly with 99.5% accuracy"

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🏦 Emphasise any insurance or financial services background as they specifically value FCA-regulated environment experience

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💻 Showcase your Excel proficiency and any Xero/Sage experience as these are key technical requirements

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👥 Detail your team management experience since you'll be leading and developing a growing finance team

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  • Managed accounts payable function processing 300+ supplier invoices monthly, achieving 99.2% payment accuracy and reducing processing time by 25%
  • Led bank reconciliation processes for 5 accounts, identifying and resolving £45,000 in discrepancies within 48-hour SLA targets
  • Developed 3-person finance team through monthly training sessions, improving month-end close efficiency from 8 to 5 working days

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Dear Hiring Manager,

Techunite Ltd's Senior Finance Executive role perfectly aligns with my expertise in accounts payable/receivable management and team leadership within financial services. Your focus on combining technology with customer-first insurance solutions particularly appeals to me, as does the opportunity to lead and develop a growing finance team while managing critical insurer reconciliations and premium bordereaux.

My background in finance operations, including extensive experience with month-end processes, commission calculations, and supplier invoice management, positions me well to oversee your day-to-day finance function. I'm proficient in Excel and familiar with accounting software including Xero, with a proven track record of maintaining accurate financial records whilst meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environments.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • How would you approach reconciling insurer statements and premium bordereaux?
  • What's your process for managing month-end commission calculations?
  • How do you ensure accuracy when processing high volumes of supplier invoices?
  • What Excel functions do you use most frequently for financial analysis?
  • How would you handle discrepancies in bank reconciliations?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you had to chase overdue payments from difficult customers
  • Describe a situation where you had to resolve a complex financial discrepancy
  • How do you prioritise your workload during busy periods like month-end?
  • Give an example of how you've developed a team member's skills
  • Tell me about a time you improved a finance process or procedure
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Tell me about a time you had to chase overdue payments from difficult customers

When managing a £180,000 aged debt portfolio, I encountered a client who had been avoiding payment for 90 days on a £12,000 invoice. I researched their payment history and discovered they typically paid after receiving formal notices. I crafted a professional but firm email outlining the overdue amount and potential consequences, followed by a phone call to their finance director. I maintained a respectful but persistent approach, offering a payment plan option. Within 5 days, they cleared the full amount and became one of our most reliable payers, settling future invoices within 14 days.
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Give an example of how you've developed a team member's skills

I noticed a junior colleague struggling with month-end accruals, often requiring 3 hours to complete what should take 45 minutes. I arranged weekly one-to-one sessions to review their Excel techniques and introduced them to pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions. I created a step-by-step checklist and worked alongside them for two month-ends. By month three, they completed accruals in 40 minutes with 98% accuracy. They later thanked me for the confidence boost and received a promotion to Senior Finance Assistant within 8 months.

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