ACCA-Qualified Finance Specialist with eight years of experience in the Financial domain. I have a demonstrated history in prioritising workloads, driving accuracy, optimising processes, and leading teams. I am now seeking a role that capitalises on my current skills while challenging me to grow professionally. With a commitment to ongoing learning and a proactive approach to networking, I am keen to leverage my expertise to contribute significantly to the success of future endeavors.
· Direct line manager for the Management Accountant and Assistant Management Accountant - overseeing their supervision and professional development.
· Lead the Reporting Team in compiling monthly figures for submission in the month-end packs to our group entity
· Preparation of journals such as reclass, payroll, deferral, accrual etc.
· Conduct detailed analysis and presentation of monthly variances against prior periods and budgets.
· Production of statutory reporting including VAT returns and ONS Surveys.
· Management of the annual audit process, including addressing inquiries and ensuring procedural compliance.
· Conduct thorough reviews of all schedules and reports generated by the team, covering areas such as costings, trip reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules.
· Liasing with the commercial team to ensure accurate costings and trip profitability reporting.
· Preparation of financial PowerPoint slides for the monthly Board Meeting.
· Preparation of monthly graphs and other internal reporting requirements to the board of directors.
· Provide support to the Transactional team, offering guidance on matters such as nominal posting codes as required.
· Preparation and reporting of monthly figures for the month-end packs to the group entity.
· Production of statutory reporting including VAT returns, P11ds, EC Sales and ONS Surveys.
· Preparation of requested information for audit and any other compliance matters.
· Budgeting and forecasting of balance sheet and overhead items.
· Completion of weekly capital management reporting including forecasting of cash movements.
· Monthly reconciliations of balance sheet items.
· Production of monthly MoM and YoY analysis.
· Monitoring of foreign currency bank accounts to ensure financial control over FX.
· Payment approvals and advising the AP team on coding of invoices.
· Training and mentoring the Finance Assistant.
· Assisting with the preparation and submission of month-end reporting.
· Admin control of the expenses system (Concur Technologies).
· Management of monthly intercompany reporting and matching.
· Monthly reconciliations of bank accounts.
· Preparation of year-end accounts.
· Production of CT600s and supporting corporation tax computations.
· Auditing as part of a wider team, working autonomously on most sections including Bank, Fixed Assets, Investments, Expenditure, Income, Debtors, Creditors, VAT.
· Production and submission of personal tax returns.
Preparation and submission of VAT returns under varying VAT schemes.
Leadership
Month-end Reporting
Variance Analysis
Sage X3
Concur Technologies
Xero
Microsoft Excel
Variance Analysis
Budgeting and Forecasting
Audit Requests
KPI Analysis
Management Accounting
VAT Returns
ONS Surveys
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)