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
2017.03 - 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
2015.08 - 2017.03
- Adapted lesson plans to cater for differing learning abilities, achieving improved comprehension.
Br3akfree Ltd / With Us For Us Ltd, London – Self-employed Accountant
London
2008.08 - 2015.08
- Accountant: Developed forms and procedures for accurate billing of customers.
Navigator, Surrey - 1st Line Customer Service Advisor
Surrey
2007.10 - 2008.05
- Receive 10 to 20 help-desk calls per day for VW Skoda as External client support.
Unitec Consultants, London - Mortgage Advisor
London
2006.11 - 2007.06
- Interview and fact find for customer quotes; sourced mortgage and loans products.
Albany Corporate Finance, Edinburgh - Salesman
Edinburgh
2006.01 - 2006.11
- Research local businesses seeking to raise finance and made introductions.
Multitasking as manager and account for SMEs
Various SMEs
London, Haringey
2003.03 - 2006.01
- DVD production for artists.
DHSS, London - Administrative Assistant & Officer
London
2001.03 - 2003.03
- Process benefits claims within set timescales
- Customer facing role.
London Underground Ltd, Ruislip – Manager
Ruislip
1988.09 - 1999.09
- 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
1984.09 - 1988.09
- Audit multiple client operations and reported on control systems to managers and directors.
Education
PGCE -
Canterbury Christchurch University, Canterbury
2013.11 - 2015.06
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
1974.09 - 1980.06
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
2017.03 - Current
Maths Teacher
Prospects Services Ltd
2015.08 - 2017.03
PGCE -
Canterbury Christchurch University, Canterbury
2013.11 - 2015.06
Br3akfree Ltd / With Us For Us Ltd, London – Self-employed Accountant
2008.08 - 2015.08
Navigator, Surrey - 1st Line Customer Service Advisor
2007.10 - 2008.05
Unitec Consultants, London - Mortgage Advisor
2006.11 - 2007.06
Albany Corporate Finance, Edinburgh - Salesman
2006.01 - 2006.11
Multitasking as manager and account for SMEs
Various SMEs
2003.03 - 2006.01
DHSS, London - Administrative Assistant & Officer
2001.03 - 2003.03
London Underground Ltd, Ruislip – Manager
1988.09 - 1999.09
KPMG Chartered Accountants, London - P/Q Accountant
1984.09 - 1988.09
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
1974.09 - 1980.06