Martina Macauley

• Streamlined financial reporting procedures; timely availability of critical data.
• Championed process improvements initiatives, enhancing operational effectiveness.
• Dealt with HMRC investigations for CIS and VAT successfully with no involvement of Directors
• Directed risk management efforts, mitigating potential financial hazards.
• Spearheaded implementation of modern accounting systems to increase accuracy in reporting.
• Led team of finance professionals, fostering environment of excellence.
• Managed daily running of finance team and execution of budget governance activities
• Finalisation of Statutory Accounts.

• Managed portfolio of clients in varying businesses including Not for Profits, Charities, Design & Build, Legal, Consultancies and entrepreneurs.
• Scheduled work and managed department of 4 direct reports.
• Responsibility for provision of Management Information, VAT compliance, funding, finance systems migration, e-commerce solutions and general accountancy services to vast range of small and medium-sized businesses across Sussex and Greater London area.
• Improved efficiency by introduction of workflow spreadsheets and reduced departmental staff costs by over 40%, whilst maintaining quality and increasing reporting speed.
• Became Xero Champion and developed custom reports which were adopted by other group offices.
• Liaised with entrepreneurs, Managing Directors and senior management, setting up management and reporting systems to ascertain project or revenue stream profitability and produce job-costing & profitability reports as well as Key Performance Indicators and other relevant management information. Use of Xero, Sage one, Sage Line 50, Sage Instant Accounts, Sage Job costing, QuickBooks, QB Online as well as other bespoke software. In-depth knowledge of VAT including partial exemption & CIS.

Preparation of Statutory returns, payroll function, management accounts and tax returns as well as VAT returns, CIS compliance and established payroll/pension regulation advice and implementation for wide array of businesses across Greater London and Sussex area. (sole traders and SME's.)

Managed over 40 clients with relevant deadlines

• Liaised between finance and other departments fostering inter-departmental collaboration.
• Managed team of junior finance professionals, promoted and increased corporate morale and professional development.
• Reduction of 25% in staff turnover
• Established best practice in consolidation of accounts
• Ensured accurate tax filings, avoiding penalties and interest charges.

• Developed Key Performance Indicators and profitability reports by practice, increased productivity by over 40%
• Collaborated with department heads and practitioners to introduce new working methods.
• Enhanced operational efficiency through strategic process improvements, resulting in 14% increase in margins

• Managed Management Buy out from Saatchi and Saatchi
• Migrated systems to optimise use of financial software to expedite accounting tasks and improve accuracy.
• Led finance team in delivering accurate monthly reporting, enhanced decision-making process.
• Built strong relationships with external auditors, facilitated smooth auditing process.
• Built team in functions across IT, HR, and Knowledge Management
• Grew company from 15 to 120 personnel in two years