Janet Collins
Carmarthen,Carmarthenshire
Summary
Seasoned Accountant with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting. Demonstrates exceptional ability in streamlining processes, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Expert in utilising accounting software and tools to enhance operational efficiency. Brings strategic approach to financial planning, contributing to significant business growth and stability.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Accoountant and Director
LHP Acocuntants Ltd
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
05.2008 - Current
- Advised management on financial planning and risk management, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Analysed financial data to produce monthly reports, providing insights into company performance for stakeholders.
- Reviewed financial statements and tax audits in detail to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in financial records, maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Conducted detailed financial audits, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures to uphold integrity.
- Developed and maintained internal control systems to prevent errors and fraud in financial transactions.
- Streamlined accounting processes through the implementation of new software, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
- Compiled financial information, figures and forecasts for budgetary decision-making.
- Reported on operating income, expenses against budgets and forecasted trends.
- Prepared and submitted VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations, minimising company tax liabilities.
- Managed year-end processes to calculate and return accurate tax amounts to HMRC.
- Established procedures and controls to keep staff in compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and budget targets.
- Recommended strategies for optimising taxation and minimising liabilities in future tax periods.
- Established and maintained relationships with banking institutions, optimising financial operations and services.
- Delivered training sessions on financial policies and procedures to new staff, fostering a culture of compliance.
- Monitored legislative changes affecting finance and tax, adapting company practices to remain compliant.
- Assisted clients with insolvency and bankruptcy legal processes and compliance.
- Monitored legislative changes affecting finance and tax, adapting company practices to remain compliant.
Education
ACCA - Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
UK01-2010
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Tax compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Audit processes
- Internal controls
- Budget forecasting
- Financial strategy
- Cash flow projection
- Bank reconciliations
- Data reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- Account reconciliations
- Process improvement
- Risk management
- Stakeholder communication
- Accounting software
- Tax return filing
- Balance sheet competency
Languages
Welsh
First Language
Certification
- ACCA Chartered Certified Accountant
- ILM Level 3 & 5 in leadership and management
- Public speaking certificate
Interests
- Spending time with my young grandchildren
- Dog walking
Timeline
Accoountant and Director
LHP Acocuntants Ltd
05.2008 - Current
ACCA - Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants