Kieu Frost
Bristol,UK
Summary
I'm commercially focused Management accountant with strong experience in constructions and group finance within a complex multi entity environment.
Bring strong technical expertise in audit, VAT in construction, CIS, Corporation tax and financial compliance , management accounts packs, supporting financial reporting across 20+ entities and delivering insights to senior stakeholders and group, alongside a proactive approach to improving processes and automating reporting.
Originally educated in Vietnam, with over 12 years’ UK residency and a strong command of English. A hardworking and reliable professional who enjoys transforming financial data into meaningful insights while maintaining a calm, structured approach to work. Thrives in fast paced environments and collaborates effectively across teams to deliver high quality financial information.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Management Accountant
YTL Construction
Bristol, UK
2022.08 - 2026.04
- Responsible for financial reporting across 20+ group entities
- Own and manage full month-end close process across multiple entities
- Deliver monthly management accounts and reporting packs for senior management and shareholders.
- Own full balance sheet reconciliations across multiple entities, resolving discrepancies proactively.
- Prepare and post monthly journals including accruals and prepayments and other adjustments
- Maintain and manage the fixed asset register, ensuring compliant processing of additions, disposals and depreciation in line with group policy
- Perform bank, debtor, creditor and WIP reconciliations
- Provide group analysis (Budget vs Actual, Forecast vs Budget)
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycles
- Analyse financial performance for senior management and shareholders
- Provide financial support to senior management for budgeting and cost control
- Assist with audit preparation, including walkthroughs, reconciliations, documentation and responding to queries to ensure smooth and timely audit completion, and year-end close-out processes
- Compile drawdown reports from the group finance team to support project funding
- Manage purchase ledger, BACS payment files and subcontractor payment runs
- Prepare and submit CIS returns across multiple companies
- Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC deadlines.
- Lead improvements in reporting processes and ensure compliance with group policies
- Supervise junior team members and ensure accuracy across finance tasks
Accounts Assistant
Wilkinson & Partners
Bristol, UK
2020.09 - 2022.08
- Prepared statutory financial accounts for sole traders and limited companies
- Performed audit-style checks on invoices, bank transactions and supporting documentation to validate financial integrity.
- Produced statutory financial accounts using VT Final Accounts and CCH Accounts Production
- Ensured full regulatory compliance, including correct application of accounting standards and HMRC requirements.
- Prepared and submitted VAT returns, ensuring on-time and compliant reporting
- Prepared Corporation Tax (CT600) returns, supporting clients with accurate tax submissions
- Liaised directly with clients to resolve financial queries and gather required information for accounts preparation
- Utilised Excel, Word and a range of accounting platforms (CCH, Hubdoc, AutoEntry, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent)
Business Owner / Manager
FLK Limited
2011.01 - 2020.09
- Managed daily operations and staff
- Controlled cash flow, invoicing and financial records
- Maintained commercial client relationships
Education
CIMA Operational Level -
CIMA
AAT Level 4 Diploma - Accounting
City of Bristol College
BristolBachelor of Arts in Geography -
University Of Social Sciences And Humanities (USSH)
/2008 - /2010
A-Levels -
Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School – Vietnam
2008.05 - 2008.07
GCSEs -
Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School – Vietnam
/2007 -
Skills
- Group reporting (20 entities)
- Management accounts Packs
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting & forecasting
- Variance analysis
- Balance sheet ownership
- WIP accounting
- Fixed asset management
- Accruals & prepayments
- Audit support
- VAT & CIS compliance in Constructions specially
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder communication
- Tight deadline
- Team supervision
- Advanced Excel & COINS ERP, VT Final Accounts, CCH Accounts Production, Xero, Quickbooks, Sage, FreeAgent, Hubdoc, AutoEntry
Timeline
Assistant Management Accountant
YTL Construction
2022.08 - 2026.04
Accounts Assistant
Wilkinson & Partners
2020.09 - 2022.08
Business Owner / Manager
FLK Limited
2011.01 - 2020.09
A-Levels -
Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School – Vietnam
2008.05 - 2008.07
Bachelor of Arts in Geography -
University Of Social Sciences And Humanities (USSH)
/2008 - /2010
GCSEs -
Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School – Vietnam
/2007 -
CIMA Operational Level -
CIMA
AAT Level 4 Diploma - Accounting
City of Bristol College