Income Manager

Optima Recruitment Limited; Hale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Growth through financial services role

Ongoing training and development

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Optima Recruitment Limited is seeking an Income Manager on a flexible part-time basis in Farnham. The role is 20-25 hours per week with an hourly rate of £20-£22 and 25 days pro rata annual leave.

You will monitor and reconcile all income streams, maintain records, and prepare month-end closes. Proficiency with Intelligent Office and Excel is essential, with strong numerical and analytical skills and a professional, confidential approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in income management, finance administration or commission reconciliation.
• Strong working knowledge of Intelligent Office.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track all commission, fee and recurring income.
• Reconcile provider statements against expected income.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in commission or fee payments.
• Ensure income is recorded within Intelligent Office.
• Maintain up-to-date records of adviser remuneration and business revenue.
• Complete month end to reconcile income and apply payments.
• Generate income, revenue and management reports for management.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with processes.
• Liaise with advisers, administrators, providers and Finance Manager.

Skills

Income management

Finance administration

Commission reconciliation

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

Intelligent Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Income Manager (part-time)

• £20 - £22 per hour
• 20-25 hours per week, flexible
• 25 days of annual leave (pro rata)
• Farnham
• Parking

Job Description:

Monitor and track all commission, fee, and recurring income received.

Reconcile provider statements against expected income.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in commission or fee payments.

Ensure income is accurately recorded within Intelligent Office.

Maintain up-to-date records of adviser remuneration and business revenue.

MONTH END:

Complete month end for the business to ensure all income is reconciled and applied correctly to each adviser. This is imperative to ensure correct payments are made to advisers and introducers accurately and on time each month.

Intelligent Office Administration

• Manage income workflows and pipelines within Intelligent Office.
• Update client and provider records accurately.
• Generate income, revenue, and management reports.
• Monitor outstanding income and follow up with providers where necessary.
• Support data integrity and compliance requirements within the system.

Reporting & Analysis

Produce regular income reports for management.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure all income processes comply with FCA requirements and company procedures.
• Maintain audit trails and documentation relating to income reconciliation.
• Support internal and external audits when required.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with advisers, administrators, providers, and Finance Manager.
• Respond to income-related queries promptly and professionally.
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in income management, finance administration, or commission reconciliation.
• Strong working knowledge of Intelligent Office (IO).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience within financial services, wealth management, or mortgage businesses.
• Understanding of adviser charging, commissions, and recurring revenue models.
• Knowledge of FCA-regulated environments.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and methodical.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Professional and confidential in handling financial information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time working hours.
• Opportunity to work within a growing financial services business.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer