A safe pair of hands

We have a team of professional and highly skilled people who have a genuine interest in each individual case; our expertise and specialist risk skills gives us our competitive edge.

A safe pair of hands
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Jonathan Smith / Managing Director

Jonathan is the founder of Kingsley Asset Finance and is an accountant by profession. Since its inception Jonathan has been involved in every role in the business as it has grown and developed and has particular expertise in the development of customer and broker relationships.

He is both well known & liked in the finance industry.

Amongst his friends & associates Jonathan is known for his many holidays but his mobile phone is always to hand!

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Peter Bednarczyk / Associate Director/Head of Credit

Peter joined the business in 2013 as Head of Credit.

Having worked in the finance industry for over 30 years for a variety of Banks & Asset Finance Companies as a key member of their credit teams, Peter is well respected in the finance industry. He has assisted in the development of new systems and solutions that have been key to the growth of the business.

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Suzanne Smith / Sales Support

Suzanne joined the business when it was just getting started. She has held a variety of roles within the business and is a knowledgeable and invaluable member of the sales support team. She is a dedicated professional who has great ability to spot a grammar or spelling mistake! She is a great support to all the staff and creates strong team, broker & direct customer relationships.

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Charlotte Earnshaw / Broker Relationship Manager

Charlotte joined the Kingsley Team in January 2024 as our new Broker Relationship Manager. Charlotte has 8 years previous experience in Asset Finance but from the broker side so she is very tuned in to what our brokers need and building relationships.

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Louise Hendy / Head of Marketing

Louise joined the Kingsley Team in 2016 from an experienced background in sales & marketing. She runs all of our social media platforms as well as all our other digital marketing. You will catch her at networking events and expos across the North West representing Kingsley.

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Jayne Ashworth / Sales Support Administrator

Jayne has been with Kingsley since 2008 and is a key member of our sales support team. As a sales support administrator Jayne has a wealth of experience with point of sale finance solutions. With her attention to detail and her friendly can do attitude Jayne is popular with our brokers & direct customers.

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Kirstie Barker / Head of Collections

Kirstie is the newest member of our team having joined in late 2020 as our Accounts Administrator. Her role is keeping all of the company bookkeeping and banking up to date, as well as preparing e-documents for new deals. 

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Lee Knight / Group Financial Controller

Lee has been with Kingsley since 2006. In addition to his extensive knowledge & ability as our Finance Controller, Lee has developed great relationships with our block funders and is key to the smooth running of our lending ability.

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Norma Greenwood / Senior Underwriter

Norma has joined us in mid 2024 as our Senior Underwriter. Coming from a background of corporate banking and then in to Asset Finance, Norma understands our customers needs. Norma's addition to the team allows us to get through more proposals and faster!

 

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Caroline Bottomley / Admin Assistant

Caroline helps with all of our administration duties including new deals and invoicing and keeping all of our filing up to date!

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Kerry Gilligan / Director's PA

Kerry has worked as PA to the directors for 10 years managing their diaries and other personal appointments. She also acts as office manager at our new premises and ensuring all health & safety is up to date.

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