Moira Lewis
Kemnay,Aberdeenshire
Summary
Driven Financial Accountant offering solid foundation in financial principles combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates strong communication and negotiating skills with keen eye for detail and commitment to accuracy. Proficiency in financial software, ensuring seamless financial operations and compliance.
Committed to enhancing financial performance and contributing to strategic business growth. Skilled in credit control functions, finance statement preparation, reporting and data analysis for well-rounded accounting support.
Prioritises and multitasks to achieve multiple demands within deadlines. Flexible and adaptable for responsive accounts assistance in changing environments.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work history
Financial accountant
Nippon Gases Offshore Ltd
Dyce, Aberdeen
06.2012 - 11.2025
- Coordinated with commercial and finance teams for timely credit collections, promoting efficient cashflow management.
- Ensured collection of aged debt aligned with company DSO and maintain positive relationships with clients.
- Closely monitored account receivables and identified any problem areas through comprehensive revenue analysis.
- Coordinated the audits for AR as part of efforts towards maintaining high standards of corporate governance.
- Liaised with external auditors during annual audits, ensuring smooth process flow.
- Generated detailed weekly/monthly reports on revenues for improved visibility into financial results.
- Participated in weekly meetings to discuss goals and areas of improvement.
- Conducted thorough credit investigations on proposed new clients prior to accepting and proceeding with credit applications.
- Performed periodic revenue variance analysis between budget, forecast and actuals.
- Process journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with SAP software.
- Safeguarded company assets, handling financial data and complex transactions with diligence, discretion and ethical decision-making.
- Determined problem areas and resolved issues related to profitability and business objective achievement.
- Analysed financial data to uncover and resolve discrepancies.
- Trained new personnel in key departmental functions and protocol.
- Fostered close-knit partnerships with customers to uncover and meet specific goals.
- Generated invoices/credit notes based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Assisted to resolve disputed claims as official client representative to tax officials.
- Reviewed and reconciled bank statements regularly, resolving any discrepancies swiftly.
- Assisted in month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
Financial controller
Muehlhan Surface Protection Ltd
Dyce, Aberdeen City
01.2008 - 05.2012
- Delivered meticulous financial forecasting by closely monitoring business trends and market conditions.
- Implemented innovative accounting systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Drafted comprehensive reports on company's financial health, aiding stakeholder communication.
- Coordinated with auditing department to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Processed payroll for 50+ employees, maintaining staff records, new starts/leavers, conducting payroll year end.
- Monitored revenue/expenditure and managed short-term working capital, including credit control.
- Oversaw accounts payables/receivables, financial reports to support daily functions.
- Processed monthly management accounts, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Led audit engagements, serving as primary point of contact for audit-related queries in UK.
- Completed meticulous monthly balance sheet reconciliations, achieving financial accuracy.
- Prepared quarterly UK VAT returns and submissions and oversaw VAT inspections.
- Produced management information and KPI measurement through conducting variance analysis.
- Worked with European executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
Accountant
Reel Group
Dyce, Aberdeen
12.2000 - 08.2006
- Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
- Improved cash flow through meticulous accounts receivable management.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Full AR/AP functions, journal entries, processing monthly accruals and prepayments.
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Completed detailed profit and loss analysis; identified improvement areas.
- Processing quarterly VAT returns and submitting in timely manner
- Processing payroll for 30+ and completing year end payroll.
Director
P & M Quality Assurance Ltd
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
07.1991 - 11.2000
- Partner in spouses welding consultancy business overseeing all financial matters.
- Proficient in Sage software for accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger functions
- Performed payroll functions
- Generated and submitted quarterly VAT returns
- Processing company expenses
- Company secretary
- Liaised with external accounting practice for FYE completions and submissions to Inland Revenue and Companies House
Accounts assistant
Gordon District Council
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
03.1983 - 06.1991
- Provided finance and administrative support to finance dept for seamless operations.
- Processed invoices for accounts payable and receivables
- Credit control for rent arrears and community charge arrears.
Education
A-Levels -
Inverurie Academy
Inverurie, AberdeenshireSkills
- Financial reporting
- Customer relations
- Account management
- Cash flow forecasting
- HMRC audit and investigations
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Month end close process
- Foreign currency transactions
- Debt recovery techniques
- Account reconciliation
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- SAP, Microsoft NAV, Sage ERP systems
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point
Affiliations
- Ski-ing, horse riding, walking, cooking
Timeline
Financial accountant
Nippon Gases Offshore Ltd
06.2012 - 11.2025
Financial controller
Muehlhan Surface Protection Ltd
01.2008 - 05.2012
Accountant
Reel Group
12.2000 - 08.2006
Director
P & M Quality Assurance Ltd
07.1991 - 11.2000
Accounts assistant
Gordon District Council
03.1983 - 06.1991
A-Levels -
Inverurie Academy