Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Anne Reeve

Office and Finance Manager
Norwich,Norfolk

Summary

Accomplished finance professional with expertise in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and bookkeeping. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in Excel and database administration, ensuring accurate management accounts reports and seamless payroll processing. Skilled in business correspondence and meeting organisation, enhancing office administration efficiency. Adept at customer relationship management and bank reconciliation, with a strong focus on reporting and documentation. Career goal: to leverage financial acumen to drive organisational success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Receptionist /PA to the Partners

Hornbeam Accountancy Services Ltd
Norwich, Norfolk
09.1998 - 04.2004
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing all front desk enquiries.
  • Handled appointment scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Facilitated prompt issue resolution through careful tracking of complaints until they were fully addressed.
  • Directed visitors and clients to appropriate staff, ensuring efficient service delivery.
  • Streamlined communication channels by promptly forwarding messages and post to relevant departments or personnel.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of the office.
  • Administered mail distribution process, ensuring each department received its correspondence in a timely manner.
  • Served as initial point of contact for guests; providing warm greetings and helpful assistance upon arrival.
  • Maintained an organised reception area for a professional business environment.
  • Upheld confidentiality with sensitive information handling procedures.
  • Prepared meeting rooms before and after use, maintaining a neat appearance at all times.
  • Managed phone calls, resulting in effective communication flow within the company.
  • Coordinated office supplies orders to keep necessary materials available at all times.

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Office and Finance/HR/Sustainability Manager

Milltech Precision Engineering Ltd
Rackheath, Norfolk
04.2004 - Current
  • Utilised risk assessment tools for better investment decisions.
  • Maintained up-to-date financial records with meticulous record-keeping practices.
  • Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning initiatives, aided in decision making.
  • Coordinated meetings to facilitate team communication and collaboration.
  • Managed payroll for timely disbursement of employee salaries.
  • Liaised with external auditors during annual financial reviews, safeguarded company interests.
  • Improved office efficiency with streamlined administrative procedures.
  • Implemented new accounting software for improved bookkeeping accuracy.
  • Monitored company expenditures, ensured proper allocation of resources.
  • Streamlined invoice processing to expedite payment cycles.
  • Conducted regular financial audits to uphold accountability standards.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts for more favourable terms of service.
  • Ensured accurate tax returns by diligent review and submission of paperwork.
  • Developed office policies, ensured compliance across all departments.
  • Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
  • Directed budgeting and forecasting activities to align financial goals with organisational objectives.
  • Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.
  • Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
  • Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
  • Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
  • Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
  • Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
  • Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
  • Collaborated with business management to set and control annual budgets.
  • Centralised personnel records, made data access easier and quicker.
  • Implemented an effective onboarding programme, ensured smooth integration of new hires.
  • Oversaw redundancy procedures to ensure fairness and legality adherence.
  • Communicated HR updates to staff, keeping employees operating under consistent framework across organisation.
  • Delivered consistent and reliable service through overall administration, planning, coordination and evaluation of HR functions.
  • Monitored in-house HR trends to assess company performance against KPIs.
  • Reviewed and renewed company policies, ensuring strict legal compliance across all business activities.
  • Addressed employee conflicts, following corporate procedures for timely resolution.
  • Implemented behavioural changes for improved sustainability and reduced carbon footprint.
  • Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive sustainability reporting system, promoting transparency and accountability.
  • Drafted and presented environmental impact assessments to inform upper management.

Education

CSE's

Level 7 Certificate in Leadership & Management - Leadership & Management Through Enquiry

ILM
Great Britian
12.2024

Accountancy Level 3

AAT
Great Britian

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Account reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Excel proficiency
  • Business correspondence
  • Meeting organisation
  • Database administration
  • Payroll processing
  • Office administration
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Customer relationship management
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Management accounts reports

Affiliations

  • Gardening, Cooking, Active member of Girl Guiding

Certification

First aider and mental health first aider.

Full clean driving licence

Undertaken Carbon Litracy Training

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Office and Finance/HR/Sustainability Manager

Milltech Precision Engineering Ltd
04.2004 - Current

Receptionist /PA to the Partners

Hornbeam Accountancy Services Ltd
09.1998 - 04.2004

CSE's

Level 7 Certificate in Leadership & Management - Leadership & Management Through Enquiry

ILM

Accountancy Level 3

AAT
Anne ReeveOffice and Finance Manager