Julie Galloway
Aylesbury,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Accomplished finance manager with a robust skill set in financial analysis, budget preparation, and cash flow management. Demonstrates exceptional precision in work and attention to detail, coupled with logical and systematic thinking. Proven expertise in account reconciliation and management accounts reports, adept at using Sage software. Strong ability to motivate teams and manage time efficiently, maintaining resilience under pressure. Career goal includes leveraging methodical strategies to enhance financial reporting and documentation processes.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
5985
5985
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Manager
Xpress Labels Ltd
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Management of 3 members of staff.
- Established credit policies to minimise bad debts.
- Sales and Purchase invoice processing,
- Daily bank reconciliations of Sterling and Euro Accounts
- Employee expenses claims and company credit card reconciliation.
- Prepayments and Accruals and preparation of Management accounts
- Credit Control
- P&L Analysis, Sales forecast figures, Minutes for Board Meetings, Loan balances & Graphs
- Train staff on finance-related matters improving overall understanding and performance.
- Prepared regular cash flow reports assisting in better fund allocation.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Implemented new financial systems enhancing data accessibility and reliability.
- Liaised with banks and other financial institutions for fund management.
- Preparation of Plastic waste tax returns
Group Finance Manager
Paralogic Ltd/Paralogic Networks Ltd
Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
03.2007 - 08.2021
- Purchase and Sales invoice processing
- Optimised cash flow management to maintain healthy business operations.
- Bank Reconciliation of Sterling and USD accounts
- Managed cash flow and liquidity, mitigating financial risks and ensuring stability.
- Credit Control
- Monthly DD preparation and Collection submission
- Prepayments and Accruals and preparation of Management accounts
- Employee expenses claims and company credit card reconciliation
- Ensured accurate tax filings, avoiding penalties and interest charges. CIS Scheme/EC Sales Lists
- Management of HR systems – Holiday and sickness reports
- Oversaw payroll administration, ensuring accurate and prompt payments.
- Developed comprehensive financial forecasts for strategic planning.
Financial Controller
Shaws Pet Products
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Control of payments Accounts payable/Petty Cash and cheque requisitions both by BACs and cheque, Sterling Euro and USD Accounts
- Ensured accurate tax filings, avoiding penalties and interest charges. VAT Returns and EC Sales Lists
- Processing Purchase Orders, Prepayments and Accruals.
- Preparation of Management accounts.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for top management review. Preparation of accounts to trail balance
- Reduced business risk with stringent credit checks and assessment.
- Employee expenses claims and company credit card reconciliation
- Preparation of payroll and journals to sage and HMRC payments.
- Weekly payroll on SAGE
- Analysing payroll entering to SAGE and HMRC Payments
Customer Service Assistance
Abbey National PLC
Headington, Oxfordshire
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Dealing with Customer requirements and accounts
- Cashiering
- Managed delivery of cash to Branch
- Assisted Branch Manager with processing of mortgage applications
- Bookkeeping and reconciling accounts
New Mortgage Manager
Abbey National PLC
Reading, Berkshire
01.1983 - 01.1989
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
- Mortgage Data Processing and checking
- Problem Solving
- Customer mortgage interviews
- Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
- Data reconciling.
General Assistant
Hexagon
Reading, Berkshire
01.1980 - 01.1983
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area to ensure health and safety regulations were met.
- Provided top-quality customer service, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Prepared high-quality meals for customer satisfaction.
- Executed food preparation tasks efficiently to meet dining deadlines.
- Enhancing event experiences for clients.
- Served food and beverages to dining guests with outstanding customer service.
- Operated cash register to quickly process sales, maintaining excellent customer service levels.
- Undertook general cleaning duties regularly
- Coordinated deliveries with suppliers to maintain stock levels.
- Ensured cleanliness and usability of crockery, cutlery and utensils for smooth-running, high-functioning kitchen operations.
- Assisted with inventory management for efficient stock control.
Education
Level 1-3 - Fiance
AAT
Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireICB - Bookkeeping
The Learning Library
Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireTouch Typing - Office Duties
Private
Reading-
Southlands Secondary School
Reading 09.1975 - 06.1980
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Team motivation
- Budget preparation
- Cash flow management
- Methodical strategist
- Reporting and documentation
- Efficient time-management
- Resilience under pressure
- Account reconciliation expertise
- Precision in work
- Logical and systematic thinking
- Management accounts reports
- Sage adept
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- Gardening Crafts Languages (French)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Manager
Xpress Labels Ltd
09.2021 - 10.2024
Group Finance Manager
Paralogic Ltd/Paralogic Networks Ltd
03.2007 - 08.2021
Financial Controller
Shaws Pet Products
01.2002 - 01.2006
Customer Service Assistance
Abbey National PLC
01.1994 - 01.1997
New Mortgage Manager
Abbey National PLC
01.1983 - 01.1989
General Assistant
Hexagon
01.1980 - 01.1983
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Southlands Secondary School
09.1975 - 06.1980
Level 1-3 - Fiance
AAT
ICB - Bookkeeping
The Learning Library
Touch Typing - Office Duties
Private
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