Rachel Clarke FMAAT

• Generated accurate financial reports using Keyloop and excel.
• Highlighted deficiencies through thorough internal audits, prompting necessary actions.
  Performed weekly audits to verify elimination of previous issues in all departments, resulting in a latest dealership score 96. Accounts 96 & Balance Sheet 97.
• Facilitated dealership-wide budget meetings, resulting in successful budget submission.
  Streamlined communication during budget discussions to enhance collaboration.
  Ensured timely preparation and delivery of all necessary financial documents.
• Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
• Prepared monthly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy. Achieving excellent Balance Sheet Review results by the Divisional Financial Controller.
• Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
• Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups for all suppliers.
• Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
• Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
• Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
• Improved cash flow through meticulous accounts receivable management.
• Completed detailed expense analysis; identified improvement areas.
• Enhanced profitability by managing cost control measures.
• Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
• Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
• Advised management on financial details related to business operations and budgets.
• Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
• Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.

Worked with Reg Vardy PLC until acquisition by Pendragon, resulting in immediate sale of VW dealerships to Abacus Vehicle Sales.

Secured position as Assistant Accountant on six-month maternity cover at Birmingham Fiat.

Established procedures and systems as Regional Payroll Administrator for company-wide implementation.

• Promoted to Dealership Accountant at Birmingham Fiat dealership in November 1999.
• Transitioned from temporary role to permanent contract in January 1998.