Michelle Cooper
Sheerness,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in accounting systems, including Sun Systems, Vision, ProActis Procurement and expenses, Alpha tax, Sage 50, Sage 200, Pegasus Opera 3, RENCS, and Access Supply Chain. Demonstrates proficiency in multi-currency accounting and management reporting. Possesses detailed knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint alongside fixed asset accounting capabilities. Committed to leveraging skills for continued professional growth within the finance sector.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Management Accountant
Prinova Solutions Europe Ltd (Previously LycoRed Ltd)
Aylesford, Kent
2014.06 - 2026.07
- Monthly Management Accounts
- Compiled annual budgets for accurate financial planning
- Cashflow forecasting
- Overseeing the annual year end audit
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Sales Reconciliations
- Oversaw UK, Netherlands & South African VAT returns, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Monthly reports to head office
- Management of 3 staff
- Managed payroll processes, ensuring timely payment to employees and adherence to regulations
- Assisted Finance Director with forecasting and ad hoc requests, providing critical financial insights
- Key Project Team member for new ERP System
- Supporting other departmental managers
- Set up Sage 200 for Protein Dynamix (now not part of the group)
- Assisting with the annual stock take
- Group Quarterly Returns (When trading as LycoRed)
Assistant Commercial Accountant
Mack Multiples
Paddock Wood, Kent
2010.02 - 2014.05
- Management accounts for the new division
- Prepared VAT returns for timely submission to tax authorities
- Managed the Purchase Ledger department for commercial accounts.
- Supervised 4 Purchase Ledger assistants.
- Annual budgets & 6 monthly forecasts of Fresca Clearing Agent
- Weekly cash flow forecast for Fresca Clearing Agent
- Documenting accounting procedures
- Performed variance analysis to enhance financial accuracy and reporting
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Accruals & Prepayments
- Preparation of Year End Audits
- Internal Audit of Customs Duty paid
- Reconciliation of Customs Duty Paid
- Setting up Sage 50 for the new clearing agent division of Fresca Group
- Migrating data from Sage 50 to Pegasus Opera 3
- Documenting accounting procedures
- Training new accounting staff
- Soil Association Annual Returns
Assistant Accountant
Star Energy Ltd
London
2005.04 - 2010.02
- Assisting with Half Year and Year End accounts
- Half Year and Year End Tax provisions for the group
- Bank Reconciliations
- VAT Returns
- Consolidated Cash flow Statement
- Consolidated Balance Sheet
- Inter-company Reconciliations
- Purchase Ledger
- Monthly Board Pack
- Head Office Budgets
- 5 year forecasts
- Preparation of Board budget presentations
- Variance Analysis
- Expense payments
- Accruals & Prepayments
- Multi-currency revaluations
- Fixed Asset Reconciliations
- Ad hoc Projects – Implementing new Software.
Accounts Manager
Baldwins Travel
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
2003.10 - 2005.04
- Bank Reconciliation
- VAT Return
- Accruals & Prepayments
- Purchase Ledger
- Inter-branch Account Reconciliation
- Billing and Settlement Plan Reconciliation (Air Sales and Tickets)
- Company Credit Card Reconciliation
- Petty Cash
Accounts Manager
The Forum Café
Sheffield
2002.07 - 2003.10
- Advanced from Accounts Assistant to Accounts Manager in April 2003, demonstrating career progression and increasing responsibility.
- Month End Profit & Loss Account
- VAT Returns
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accruals & Prepayments
- Sales Ledger
- Purchase Ledger
- Processed payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments.
- Petty Cash
Customer Service Representative
Norwich Union
Sheffield
2000.06 - 2002.07
Secretarial & Accounts Assistant
Hazle McCormack Young (Architects)
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
1999.09 - 2000.04
Accounts Clerk
USF Wallace & Tiernan
Tonbridge
1998.11 - 1999.08
Education
LCCI - Law & Terminology, Audio Transcript & Terminology
West Kent College
Tonbridge, KentAAT - undefined
CIMA - undefined
GCSEs -
Uplands Community College
WadhurstSkills
- Accounting systems proficiency
- Budget forecasting
- Management reporting experience
- Multi-Currency accounting
- Fixed asset accounting
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Financial reporting
- Interdepartmental communication
- Budget management
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Spending time with the family, Reading, Listening to music, Cooking
PERSONAL QUALITIES
I am reliable, Punctual and trustworthy. I have an even temper which enables me to remain calm over the phone or during face-to-face contact. I have a pleasant personality and am able to work as part of a team or on my own.
Timeline
Senior Management Accountant
Prinova Solutions Europe Ltd (Previously LycoRed Ltd)
2014.06 - 2026.07
Assistant Commercial Accountant
Mack Multiples
2010.02 - 2014.05
Assistant Accountant
Star Energy Ltd
2005.04 - 2010.02
Accounts Manager
Baldwins Travel
2003.10 - 2005.04
Accounts Manager
The Forum Café
2002.07 - 2003.10
Customer Service Representative
Norwich Union
2000.06 - 2002.07
Secretarial & Accounts Assistant
Hazle McCormack Young (Architects)
1999.09 - 2000.04
Accounts Clerk
USF Wallace & Tiernan
1998.11 - 1999.08
CIMA - undefined
AAT - undefined
LCCI - Law & Terminology, Audio Transcript & Terminology
West Kent College
GCSEs -
Uplands Community College