Chloe Hudson MAAT
Tewkesbury,Gloucestershire
Summary
Detail-oriented Management Accountant currently completing the final stage of CIMA qualification, with over 5 years of experience producing management accounts across three UK group companies. Skilled in month-end reporting, financial controls, payroll oversight, VAT compliance and stakeholder management. Experienced in mentoring junior finance staff and driving continuous process improvements within a fast-paced property development business. Seeking to step into a Finance Manager role with greater leadership responsibility.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Management Accountant
Pegasus Homes Ltd (formerly Lifestory Group Ltd)
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
11.2022 - Current
- Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring regulatory compliance and financial integrity.
- Liaised with auditors, maintaining clear documentation practices and reduced fieldwork timeline by 50%.
- Coordinate month-end close procedures, including board paper preparation, for multiple entities and groups for timely reporting.
- Approve and submit approximately 15 VAT returns each month, ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements.
- Prepare payroll journals and review payroll reports before final approval.
- Mentor Assistant Management Accountant, providing guidance and technical support.
Assistant Management Accountant
Pegasus Homes Ltd (formerly Lifestory Group Ltd)
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinated end-of-month closing activities to ensure timely financial reporting, reducing closing timelines by 3 days.
- Maintained general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate representation of business transactions.
- Performed variance analysis monthly between actuals and forecasts to identify potential areas of improvement.
- Assisted in annual budget preparation, directly supporting achievement of fiscal objectives.
Apprentice Accounts Assistant
Pegasus Homes Ltd (formerly Lifestory Group Ltd)
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Enhanced financial efficiency via reduction of hours required from 4 to 0.5 by streamlining invoice processing procedure.
- Coordinated interdepartmental communication on invoicing matters, resolving queries to ensure timely payments.
- Executed administrative tasks to support daily office operations and enhance workflow efficiency.
Education
CIMA - Strategic Level - Final Exams Remaining
CGMA
Remote 09/2023 -
AAT - Qualified
AAT Completed
RemoteSkills
- Monthly management accounts production
- Communication with non-finance staff
- Month-end reporting
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Results-driven approach
- Time and task prioritisation
- P&L management
- Financial reporting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Management Accountant
Pegasus Homes Ltd (formerly Lifestory Group Ltd)
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Management Accountant
Pegasus Homes Ltd (formerly Lifestory Group Ltd)
02.2022 - 10.2022
Apprentice Accounts Assistant
Pegasus Homes Ltd (formerly Lifestory Group Ltd)
10.2020 - 01.2022
CIMA - Strategic Level - Final Exams Remaining
CGMA
09/2023 -
AAT - Qualified
AAT Completed