GRAEME MACLENNAN
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust skill set in analytical and problem-solving abilities, adept at prioritising tasks and thriving under pressure to meet deadlines. Demonstrates proficiency in IT literacy, including MS Office Packages, SAP (S/4Hana), Oracle, and PECOS (PTP), with adaptability to various software environments. Excels in both autonomous work and collaborative team settings, showcasing strong oral and written communication skills. Career goals include leveraging expertise in controlled environments to drive efficiency and innovation within the organisation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
ASSOCIATE
TERUMO AORTIC
Inchinnan, Renfrewshire
02.2024 - Current
- Liaised with domestic & international suppliers for resolution of invoice discrepancies.
- Performed regular account reconciliation tasks, maintained balance sheet accuracy.
- Communicated effectively with internal teams regarding payment schedules and terms.
- Resolved payment issues promptly, to enhance supplier relationships.
- Collaborated closely with procurement team to ensure purchase orders matched invoices.
- Secured timely payments with diligent monitoring of due dates.
- Analysed variances in accounts payable, instituted corrective measures when needed.
- Handled foreign currency transactions confidently managing multi-currency payables.
PURCHASE/STOCK LEDGER CONTROLLER
FARMFOODS
Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Responsible for GRN matching across all received goods & liaising with warehouse on a daily basis.
- Calculation of stock price variances and reporting to commercial procurement team.
- Calculation of prompt payment discounts/rebates & raising of sales rebate invoices.
- Preparation of weekly internal reports, dealing with multiple stakeholders up to MD level.
- Dealing with a high volume of telephone and email enquiries (both internal & external).
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TEAM MEMBER
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Glasgow, Glasgow City
04.2012 - 04.2023
- Responsible for management of multiple supplier accounts across different services.
- Accurate data entry to ensure timely payment (individual or consolidated invoices).
- Balancing & reconciling all managed accounts on a weekly basis.
- Dealing with a high volume of telephone and email enquiries (both internal & external).
- Consulting with procurement over pricing and ordering queries.
- Archiving/record management for whole accounts payable department.
- Vendor maintenance such as change of bank details, vendor removal or acquisitions.
RECONCILIATIONS ASSISTANT
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Glasgow, Glasgow City
12.2011 - 04.2012
- Operating within the banking team.
- Responsible for the reconciliation of car parking income.
- Matching cash received against reconciled income.
- Uploading income reports to accounting system.
- Incoming cheque depositing.
HR & PAYROLL SUPPORT
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Glasgow, Glasgow City
11.2008 - 12.2011
- Dealing with telephone/email enquiries regarding payroll & HR queries – including personal tax queries, sick leave/pay & maternity queries.
- Verification of pension contribution calculations.
- Processing & matching of employee expense claims.
- Processing of earnings arrestment orders, jury duty admin and employee mortgage application verifications.
- Conducting employee Disclosure Scotland checks.
- Verification of work permits for foreign nationals.
- Maintenance of secure employee records.
CLERICAL ASSISTANT
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Glasgow, Glasgow City
08.2002 - 11.2008
- Working within Special Educational Needs support team.
- Responsible for arranging transportation for children & young adults with learning difficulties.
- Scheduling & matching available escorts to pupils on a daily basis.
- Organisation of a weekly diary of escorts and pupils.
- Responsible for maintaining database of pupils needs and escorts suitability.
- Dealing with telephone/email enquiries regarding payroll enquiries.
- Conducting employee Disclosure Scotland checks.
Education
STANDARD GRADES - English, Maths, Chemistry, Business Studies, French, Home Ec, Geography, Computing Science
SMITHYCROFT SECONDARY
Glasgow06.2002
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Prioritisation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Experience in controlled environment
- Oral communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work as part of a team
- IT literacy
- Adaptability to software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages
- SAP
- Oracle
- PECOS
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Landscaping
- Full Home Renovation project
Timeline
ASSOCIATE
TERUMO AORTIC
02.2024 - Current
PURCHASE/STOCK LEDGER CONTROLLER
FARMFOODS
04.2023 - 11.2023
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TEAM MEMBER
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
04.2012 - 04.2023
RECONCILIATIONS ASSISTANT
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
12.2011 - 04.2012
HR & PAYROLL SUPPORT
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
11.2008 - 12.2011
CLERICAL ASSISTANT
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
08.2002 - 11.2008
STANDARD GRADES - English, Maths, Chemistry, Business Studies, French, Home Ec, Geography, Computing Science
SMITHYCROFT SECONDARY
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