Claire Cuffley
Lincoln,Lincolnshire
Summary
Accomplished financial professional with extensive expertise in financial software implementation and ERP system competency. Demonstrates strong leadership competence and auditor liaison experience, ensuring effective internal control management and adherence to GAAP standards. Proficient in month-end and year-end closing procedures, balance sheet management, and financial statements preparation. Skilled in risk analysis capability and complex problem resolution, with a commitment to ethical responsibility and process improvement orientation. Career goals include advancing technical accounting skills while enhancing external stakeholder management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Financial controller
AmTrust Management Services Limited
Nottingham
2019.01 - Current
- Coordinated with auditing department to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Spearheaded preparation of annual accounts, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial reporting.
- Drove process improvements in finance function, fostering enhanced productivity.
- Supervised a team of finance professionals, cultivating a high-performance culture.
- Implemented innovative accounting systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Established effective financial controls, reducing risk of fraud and mismanagement.
- Reviewed annual financial statements, collaborating with audit partners to produce statutory accounts.
- Oversaw and approved monthly management accounts, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Led audit engagements, serving as primary point of contact for audit-related queries in UK.
- Completed meticulous monthly balance sheet reconciliations, achieving financial accuracy.
- Produced management information and KPI measurement through conducting variance analysis.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Financial accountant
AmTrust Management Services Limited
Nottingham
2012.09 - 2019.01
- Streamlined financial reporting processes by integrating new accounting software.
- Liaised with external auditors during annual audits, ensuring smooth process flow.
- Enhanced transparency in financial transactions with consistent audits and compliance checks.
- Generated detailed monthly reports on revenues and expenses for better visibility into financial results.
- Maintained accurate records of all company transactions, bolstering accountability.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Xero software.
- Analysed financial data to uncover and resolve discrepancies.
- Enforced compliance with industry best practices, ethical and regulatory requirements to reduce company vulnerabilities.
- Trained new personnel in key departmental functions and protocol.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Chartered accountant
Duncan & Toplis
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
2006.07 - 2012.09
- Established strong relationships with clients, boosting customer loyalty and retention.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing new accounting software.
- Ensured adherence to accounting standards; upheld professional integrity at all times.
- Prepared accurate financial reports to inform business decisions.
- Managed team, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Produced high quality and accessible financial statements, reports and forecasts.
- Maintained up-to-date working knowledge of legislative changes within corporate finance.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately using QuickBooks.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
Education
ACA Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
NottinghamAAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting -
The Association of Accounting Technicians
Lincoln, LincolnshireSkills
- Financial software implementation
- Leadership competence
- Auditor liaison experience
- Risk analysis capability
- Ethical responsibility
- Month-End close procedures
- General ledger proficiency
- Process improvement orientation
- GAAP standards
- ERP system competency
- Financial management
- Month-end and year-end closing procedures
- External stakeholder management
- Internal control management
- Technical accounting
- Internal controls development
- Technical knowledge
- Complex problem resolution
- Balance sheet management
- Financial statements
Timeline
Financial controller
AmTrust Management Services Limited
2019.01 - Current
Financial accountant
AmTrust Management Services Limited
2012.09 - 2019.01
Chartered accountant
Duncan & Toplis
2006.07 - 2012.09
ACA Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting -
The Association of Accounting Technicians