Rachel Membury
Somerton,Somerset
Summary
Accomplished financial professional with expertise in financial management, cash flow management, and operational strategy implementation. Demonstrates proficiency in financial software and business IT, with a strong command of Excel and Word. Skilled in accounts payable/receivable, project costing, and fixed asset tracking. Experienced in year-end close procedures and payroll systems, complemented by excellent customer-care skills and communication abilities. Known for diligence and quick learning capabilities, aiming to leverage transferable skills towards enhancing organisational efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Financial Controller
Redtale Holdings Limited
Dorchester, Dorset
01.2007 - Current
- Company Overview: Property Company
- Multi company project driven environment with 10 SPV's
- Migrate accounting records from Quick Books to Xero
- Implement Re-Leased property management software
- Implement Agicap software to view group cash flows
- Use Microsoft teams to manage projects
- Treasury management of 25+ bank accounts including cash flows and deposit accounts
- Manage 2 part time bookkeepers and 1 apprentice
- Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to business and financial strategy and planning
- Manage all elements of the accounting system, reporting and on the collection of debts, the management of company assets/liabilities and purchase and sales order systems.
- Provide regular company cash flows
- Provide extended trial balances to accountant as per regulatory and legal requirements to enable accurate financial statements to be submitted to Companies House. Dealing with year-end queries
- Lead on funding activities, complete mortgage applications, and provide financial data and analysis to secure funding
- Create project development appraisals
- Create, monitor, and report on property service charge budgets
- Promote land / property and development through memberships and meetings
- Appoint contractors and service providers
Financial Controller
Mark Whitely Limited
Muckleford, Dorset
04.2005 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: Bricklaying Contractor
- Implement Sage Line 50. Vat Returns. Bank Reconciliations and internet banking. Treasury management. Payroll for 10 + employees. Construction Industry Scheme for over 20 subcontractors. Maintain company HR records. IT management. Complete multiple company year-ends
Financial Controller
JAIC Limited
Portland, Dorset
12.2003 - 03.2005
- Company Overview: Joinery Manufacturer
- Implement Quick Books. Treasury management. Internet banking. Debtor/Creditor management. Payroll 15+ Employees. Vat management. Construction Industry Scheme. Management accounts. Year-end close. Job costing and cost analysis.
Finance Manager
Stuart Barnes Ltd
Weymouth, Dorset
02.2003 - 11.2003
- Company Overview: Property Management/Refurbishment
- Debtor and creditor management. Month end procedure and reporting. Credit control and cash flow management. Vat management. Payroll for 30 weekly paid employees. Cash Flow projections. Setting standard costs for customer fee proposals. Report and analyse OH costs. Setting and monitoring budgets. Job costing analysis. Secure company data and back ups. Payment of taxes.
Trainee Management Accountant
Magna Housing Association
Dorchester
09.2001 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: Housing Association
- Daily bank reconciliations. Month and year end accounts for Property Development Department. Daily cash flow updates to manager. Clearing company suspense accounts. Direct debit and standing order management. Treasury management including overnight and long term deposits. Communicating with landlords and consulting with legal department where required. Analysed income/expense trends with detailed data analysis.
Assistant to Finance Director
1st Format Limited
Portland, Dorset
01.2000 - 08.2001
- Company Overview: Shop-fitting, Joinery and Construction contractor.
- Input sales and purchase data using Opera accounting system. Job cost projects. Sales order processing. Purchase order processing. Preparation of accounts up to trial balance. Process payroll. Use internet banking for treasury management and reporting to Finance Director. Construction Industry Scheme management and statutory returns. Manual cash book management and reconciliations. Working with all departments to ensure goods and services arrived onsite and/or in factory as per schedules.
Finance Manager
G & B Plumbing and Heating Supplies
Poole, Dorset
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Company Overview: Merchant
- Responsible for sales and purchase ledgers. Cash reconciliations and treasury management. Credit control and reporting to Directors. Arranging company conventions. Creditor management. Liaising with sales team. Providing excellent customer service. Liaising with company accountant, dealing with year end queries.
Assistant Branch Manager
Plumbase
Weymouth, Dorset
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: Merchant
- Completed Business Admin and corporate training covering Sales, Marketing, Technical Knowledge, Finance and promoted to Assistant Branch Manager in 1997. Supervision of 4 staff. Receiving visitors from group. Customer care advisor ensuring elevated levels of customer services were achieved, improved upon and maintained. Creating new business through promotions, merchandising, store standards and visiting customers onsite. Input and use of extensive point of sale system, using Excel and Word for internal management reports. Stock control, stock-takes, ordering, ensuring adequate stock levels and accounting for discrepancies. Processing of purchase invoices, analysing sales transactions and branch treasury management. Show room management and point of sale for retail and commercial customers. Attending internal meetings, head office communications and liaising with regional mangers. Monthly reporting to head office on performance and forecasting potential sales
Education
GCSE's -
The Wey Valley School
Weymouth, Dorset 09.1989 - 06.1994
NVQ's - Business and Accounts
Weymouth College
Weymouth, Dorset 01.1995 - 06.2006
Courses and Training
DorsetSkills
- Financial management
- Cash flow management
- Operational strategy implementation
- Experience with payroll systems
- Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
- Project Costing
- Fixed asset tracking
- Year-End close procedures
- Customer-care skills
- Diligent
- Transferable skills
- Confident with financial software
- Proficient in business and IT
- Proficient in Excel and Word
- Communication skills
- Quick learner
Memberships
- AAT full membership (MAAT)
Affiliations
- Fitness, Family Activities and Horse Riding
Timeline
Financial Controller
Redtale Holdings Limited
01.2007 - Current
Financial Controller
Mark Whitely Limited
04.2005 - 12.2006
Financial Controller
JAIC Limited
12.2003 - 03.2005
Finance Manager
Stuart Barnes Ltd
02.2003 - 11.2003
Trainee Management Accountant
Magna Housing Association
09.2001 - 01.2003
Assistant to Finance Director
1st Format Limited
01.2000 - 08.2001
Finance Manager
G & B Plumbing and Heating Supplies
01.1999 - 01.2000
NVQ's - Business and Accounts
Weymouth College
01.1995 - 06.2006
Assistant Branch Manager
Plumbase
01.1995 - 01.1999
GCSE's -
The Wey Valley School
09.1989 - 06.1994
Courses and Training
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