Dawn White
Glasgow,North Lanarkshire
Summary
Experienced Finance Officer with over two decades at West of Scotland Housing Association, adept in financial reporting, budget analysis, and VAT returns. Demonstrated expertise in housing asset accounting and deferred grant accounting. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and serving as a superuser for finance systems and an administrator for online banking.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Officer
West of Scotland Housing Association
Glasgow
01.2004 - 12.2025
- Calculated monthly rental arrears for current and former tenants, prepaid rent, and rechargeable repairs to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Prepared and submitted the company VAT return.
- Accounted for all aspects of the Association's housing assets - component additions and disposals, new build developments, property disposals, work in progress and depreciation.
- Reconciled deferred government grants and amortisation monthly, contributing to financial integrity and compliance.
- Line managed Finance Assistants and conducted monthly 1-2-1s and annual appraisals.
- Managed finance system as superuser, setting up new scheme and nominal codes, approving payment runs, and authorising journal entries for streamlined operations.
- Administrator for the Association's online banking which included adding and removing users and authorised signatories.
Business Services Assistant
French Duncan
Glasgow
09.2001 - 12.2003
- Prepared Annual and Management accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Prepared VAT returns, meeting submission deadlines and regulatory requirements.
Fund Accountant
William Mercer
Glasgow
02.2000 - 09.2001
- Responsible for a portfolio of 25 clients. Prepared Scheme Annual accounts, facilitating transparency and stakeholder trust.
Trainee Accountant
French Duncan
Glasgow
09.1998 - 02.2000
- Gained experience in preparing Annual and Management accounts and VAT returns for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies.
Foreign Cheques Clerk
Clydesdale Bank
Glasgow
10.1992 - 09.1994
- Processed foreign currency and performed general clerical duties.
Cashier
William Hill Bookmakers
Glasgow
07.1991 - 09.1992
- Processed transactions quickly and accurately, enhancing customer checkout experience.
- Verified register at beginning and end of work shifts to help with error-free money handling.
- Trained new staff on cashiering procedures and customer service excellence.
Education
University of Paisley
01-1998
Whitehill Secondary School
01-1991
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budget analysis
- Bank reconciliations
- VAT returns
- Housing asset accounting
- Deferred grant accounting
- Spreadsheet competencies
- Account reconciliations
- Balance sheet reconciliations
Timeline
Finance Officer
West of Scotland Housing Association
01.2004 - 12.2025
Business Services Assistant
French Duncan
09.2001 - 12.2003
Fund Accountant
William Mercer
02.2000 - 09.2001
Trainee Accountant
French Duncan
09.1998 - 02.2000
Foreign Cheques Clerk
Clydesdale Bank
10.1992 - 09.1994
Cashier
William Hill Bookmakers
07.1991 - 09.1992
University of Paisley
Whitehill Secondary School