Richard Kenyon
Pudsey,West Yorkshire
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in collaboration, customer service excellence, and IT skills. Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills, complemented by leadership abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Adept at managing records and professional correspondence, with a keen eye for detail in business communications. Career aspirations include leveraging these competencies to drive organisational success and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Hybrid Administrator
Santander
Bradford
2024.03 - 2025.12
- Updated customer records daily, ensuring accurate data entry for ISA transfers to new savings products.
- Closed customer accounts per company procedures, accurately inputting details into banking system and issuing cheques.
- Responded to daily customer correspondence, adhering to Data Protection Act regulations.
Finance Administrator
Department of Health & Social Care
Leeds
2022.11 - 2023.12
- Raising/Receipting Purchase Orders in line with Department procedures ensuring suppliers paid within Department’s 5 working day payment remit.
- Fostered and maintained good working relationships leading team discussions with Accounts Payable identifying and reducing number of pending supplier invoices.
- Successful reduction of £2M aged accruals through detailed investigation and analysis taking corrective affirmative action.
Lead Accounts Manager
Department of Health and Social Care
Leeds
2019.04 - 2022.10
- Facilitated monthly discussions with budget holders, providing high-quality financial advice for strategic decisions.
- Collaborated with finance team to interpret in-year budgetary positions using Management Spend Plan Information.
- Conducted critical monthly reviews of ongoing work and departmental processes to ensure consistent financial guidance.
Finance Manager
Department of Health and Social Care
Leeds
2012.08 - 2019.03
- Conceived and implemented a robust database system for £11 billion Department expenditure.
- Ensured NHS Bodies maintained solvency by processing weekly drawdown requests under section 40 NHS Act 2006.
- Provided training and guidance as digital champion on departmental software and cloud storage systems.
Policy Officer
Department of Health and Social Care
Leeds
2008.03 - 2012.08
- Delivered national strategy for Long Term Conditions, including drafting and publishing compendium booklet.
- Demonstrated Assistive Technology to support individuals in managing conditions effectively.
Education
GCSEs - Maths
Park Lane College
Leeds 1992.09 - 1993.05
BTEC National - Business and Finance Studies,
Park Lane College
Leeds 1989.09 - 1991.05
GCSEs - Chemistry
Park Lane College
Leeds 1986.09 - 1987.05
CSE - English, Computer Studies
City of Leeds High School
LeedsSkills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Customer service excellence
- IT proficiency
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal relations
- Leadership and management
- Microsoft Office suite expertise
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Attention to detail
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Policy implementation and compliance
- Records management
Timeline
Hybrid Administrator
Santander
2024.03 - 2025.12
Finance Administrator
Department of Health & Social Care
2022.11 - 2023.12
Lead Accounts Manager
Department of Health and Social Care
2019.04 - 2022.10
Finance Manager
Department of Health and Social Care
2012.08 - 2019.03
Policy Officer
Department of Health and Social Care
2008.03 - 2012.08
GCSEs - Maths
Park Lane College
1992.09 - 1993.05
BTEC National - Business and Finance Studies,
Park Lane College
1989.09 - 1991.05
GCSEs - Chemistry
Park Lane College
1986.09 - 1987.05
CSE - English, Computer Studies
City of Leeds High School