
Accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in month-end close procedures, cost accounting, and financial management. Demonstrates a strong understanding of internal audit processes and risk analysis, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective stock management. Proficient in variances analysis, fixed asset tracking, and liaising with auditors to produce accurate statutory account reports. Skilled in managing accounts receivable and payable while conducting thorough cost and revenue analysis. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to drive financial efficiency and support organisational growth.
• Team management - leading team of 25 staff members across departments such
as operations, maintenance, security, and cleaning
• VAT returns - oversee the preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
• Financial and management reports - preparation of quarterly management and
annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Prepare annual service charge budgets, in accordance with RICS guidance, and
ensure accuracy in budget allocations
• Conduct variance analysis, comparing actual service charge spend with
budgeted amounts, providing insightful commentary on significant discrepancies
• Manage the TUPE process, conducting staff consultations, and ensuring smooth
transfer of staff information to the payroll bureau
• Monitor accounts receivable and payable, taking proactive action to resolve
delayed receivables and ensure efficient cash flow management
• Apply for necessary business rates deductions as per local council rules and
policies to reduce costs where applicable
• Improving operational efficiency and accuracy, collaborate with the software
developer to enhance invoice processing capabilities
• Supervise maintenance team, actively manage maintenance projects,
coordinate with relevant suppliers, and negotiate competitive quotes to ensure
cost-effective solutions.
Manage the finance team
• Prepare & analyse monthly management accounts, focusing on GP margins &
cash flow
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts, liaising with the auditors and finalizing
the year end.
• Oversaw VAT returns (UK & France), liaising with HMRC and ensuring full
compliance
• Manage payroll & intercompany ledgers (UK, France, USA)
• Developed detailed financial reports, leading to better decision-making for
geographic & agent-specific sales
• Liaise with HMRC and financial institutions regarding tax and compliance
Reviewed management accounts & VAT returns for hospitality, real estate, and
media clients
• Advised clients on VAT implications post-Brexit and improved bookkeeping
procedures
• Managed a team of accountants, ensuring high-quality financial reporting
Lead the finance team, preparation of monthly management and year end
statutory accounts, liaising with the auditors for year end close.
• Led financial operations across three companies, improving receivables cycle
from 30 to 15 days
• Developed automated reporting systems, reducing processing time
• Ensured compliance with HMRC excise duty claims & export documentation