Michelle Smithers ACMA CGMA
Chessington,Surrey
Summary
Detail-orientated professional with 19 years experience working within SME companies. Extensive expertise in financial software and computer literacy. Strong communicator with ability to work collaboratively and independently. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Manager
Next Connex Limited and Wifinity Limited
London
07.2014 - Current
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial analysis
- Preparation of monthly Invoice Discounting schedules and reconciliations
- Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register
- Monthly reconciliation of stock, including movements and month end position
- Manage the accounts payable and receivable functions keeping financial records up-to-date and to ensure smooth operation
- Preparation of accruals, prepayments and month end journals
- Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
- Balance Sheet reconciliations to ensure compliance with regulations
- Preparation of payroll in liaison with outsourced provider
- Month and year end closure of ledgers and preparation of audit reports in liaison with the accountants
- Collaborate with business management to set and control annual budgets
- Cash Flow forecasting
- Assisted with the merger and acquisition processes, ensuring a seamless transition. Next Connex Limited was acquired in July 2023, and merged with Wifinity Limited in September 2025
- Adhoc project work as and when required
Management Accountant
Wassen International Limited
Leatherhead, Surrey
07.2005 - 07.2014
- Prepared monthly management accounts, including consolidation schedules and financial analysis
- Prepared monthly Invoice Discounting schedules and reconciliations
- Maintained the Fixed Asset Register for each Group company
- Monthly reconciliation of stock, including movements and month end position
- Prepared accruals, prepayments and month end journals
- Prepared and submitted monthly VAT returns
- Balance Sheet reconciliations to ensure compliance with regulations
- Inter-company analysis and reconciliations
- Monthly review of multi-currency bank reconciliations
- Month and year end closure of ledgers and preparation of audit reports in liaison with Finance Director
- Prepared departmental budgets and forecasts, in conjunction with line management
- Creditor payments and expenses
- Cash flow forecasting
- Produced specific reports for management / staff on an ad hoc basis
- Management of the EDI system
- ERP system administrator
- Ad hoc project work as and when required
Education
Chartered Management Accountant - Finance
AICPA & CIMA
WorldwideA-Levels - French, Mathematics and Physics
Tolworth Girls' School
Surbiton, United KingdomGCSEs - 9 Passes (A* - C) including English and Mathematics
Tolworth Girls' School
Surbiton, United KingdomSkills
- Efficient time management
- Excel proficiency
- Communication with non-finance staff
- Computer Literate - Microsoft Office, Xero, Access Evo, ApprovalMax, Chaser, Dext, Futrli, GoCardless, Slack, Teams, Zoho CRM
- Working capital management
- Financial software proficiency
- Motivation to continually learn
Timeline
Finance Manager
Next Connex Limited and Wifinity Limited
07.2014 - Current
Management Accountant
Wassen International Limited
07.2005 - 07.2014
Chartered Management Accountant - Finance
AICPA & CIMA
A-Levels - French, Mathematics and Physics
Tolworth Girls' School
GCSEs - 9 Passes (A* - C) including English and Mathematics
Tolworth Girls' School