Errol Garner
London,Croydon
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in financial record keeping, data entry proficiency, and account reconciliation. Skilled in spreadsheet creation, double-entry bookkeeping, and VAT preparation. Adept at maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Seeking to leverage skills in a dynamic finance role to contribute to organisational success.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Company accountant
Bronze Systems Ltd
London, Croydon
03.2017 - Current
- Reduced company expenses by implementing effective cost control measures.
- Prepared statutory accounts to ensure legal compliance.
- Optimised cash flow management for stable business operations.
- Reviewed tax returns before submission, avoiding penalties due to errors or late filings.
- Supported year-end close process, ensuring timely completion and accuracy of reports.
- Helped resolve disputed claims as official client representative to tax officials.
Maths Teacher
Prospects Services Ltd
London, Middlesex
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Adapted lesson plans to cater for differing learning abilities, achieving improved comprehension.
Br3akfree Ltd / With Us For Us Ltd, London – Self-employed Accountant
London
08.2008 - 08.2015
- Accountant: Developed forms and procedures for accurate billing of customers.
Navigator, Surrey - 1st Line Customer Service Advisor
Surrey
10.2007 - 05.2008
- Receive 10 to 20 help-desk calls per day for VW Skoda as External client support.
Unitec Consultants, London - Mortgage Advisor
London
11.2006 - 06.2007
- Interview and fact find for customer quotes; sourced mortgage and loans products.
Albany Corporate Finance, Edinburgh - Salesman
Edinburgh
01.2006 - 11.2006
- Research local businesses seeking to raise finance and made introductions.
Multitasking as manager and account for SMEs
Various SMEs
London, Haringey
03.2003 - 01.2006
- DVD production for artists.
DHSS, London - Administrative Assistant & Officer
London
03.2001 - 03.2003
- Process benefits claims within set timescales
- Customer facing role.
London Underground Ltd, Ruislip – Manager
Ruislip
09.1988 - 09.1999
- Shift maintenance manager team of 12; improved system to record train faults; improved operational environment
- Chartered Mechanical Engineer; project management experience.
KPMG Chartered Accountants, London - P/Q Accountant
London
09.1984 - 09.1988
- Audit multiple client operations and reported on control systems to managers and directors.
Education
PGCE -
Canterbury Christchurch University, Canterbury
11.2013 - 06.2015
A Level: Maths (A), Chemistry (B), Physics (B), German (B). GCSE: 11 A-C grades in subjects including Maths and English and Computing. - undefined
Stratford School, Newham, London
09.1974 - 06.1980
Skills
- Financial record keeping
- Data entry proficiency
- Account reconciliation
- Spreadsheet creation
- Double-Entry bookkeeping
- VAT preparation
Languages
Intermediate level: German, French
Timeline
Company accountant
Bronze Systems Ltd
03.2017 - Current
Maths Teacher
Prospects Services Ltd
08.2015 - 03.2017
PGCE -
Canterbury Christchurch University, Canterbury
11.2013 - 06.2015
Br3akfree Ltd / With Us For Us Ltd, London – Self-employed Accountant
08.2008 - 08.2015
Navigator, Surrey - 1st Line Customer Service Advisor
10.2007 - 05.2008
Unitec Consultants, London - Mortgage Advisor
11.2006 - 06.2007
Albany Corporate Finance, Edinburgh - Salesman
01.2006 - 11.2006
Multitasking as manager and account for SMEs
Various SMEs
03.2003 - 01.2006
DHSS, London - Administrative Assistant & Officer
03.2001 - 03.2003
London Underground Ltd, Ruislip – Manager
09.1988 - 09.1999
KPMG Chartered Accountants, London - P/Q Accountant
09.1984 - 09.1988
A Level: Maths (A), Chemistry (B), Physics (B), German (B). GCSE: 11 A-C grades in subjects including Maths and English and Computing. - undefined
Stratford School, Newham, London
09.1974 - 06.1980
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