An accomplished management accountant with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, accruals, prepayments and payroll management. Proficient in KPI analysis and reporting, cash management, VAT, and process optimisation. Comfortable handling external auditors and skilled in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Strong team player with proven abilities in delegation and teamwork. Committed to driving financial efficiency and accuracy within businesses as well as working to achieve ICAEW ACA chartership .
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Accounts Technician
The Big Bale Company (North) Ltd
Goole, Yorkshire
03.2021 - Current
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance function, reporting directly to the Finance & Managing Directors
Producing comprehensive management accounts on a monthly and annual basis
Monitoring VAT treatment and submiting VAT returns
Producing annual budgets, forecasts and cashflows
Processing the sale, purchase, leasing of significant, specialist machinery and equipment worth over £3,000,000 annually
Supporting and developing junior members within the finance function
Producing key financial statements (Balance sheets, P&L's, Cashflows) for internal and external use
Implementing new processes to improve efficiency and profitability within the business
Carrying out the payroll process with pension and PAYE filings for all employees
Ad-hoc admin tasks due to restructuring (Contracts, Utility Management, Conformity Paperwork etc)
Responsible for supporting external auditors throughout the year, and with the annual statutory audit
Liaising with finance companies in regard to customer financing via sales as well as non-current asset financing
Facilitated cross-departmental communication for effective budgeting and forecasting
Maintained internal control systems for risk mitigation
Interim Operations Manager
Northern Straw Co Ltd
Goole, Yorkshire
10.2022 - 12.2022
Responsible for the logistical planning and routing of a fleet of 15 vehicles
Liaising with suppliers and customers to ensure operations ran efficiently
Managing a workforce of 15 drivers
Ensuring predetermined contract tonnages were delivered to strict deadlines
Reporting on contract progress, deliveries and KPI's as requested by directors
Operating alongside compliance professionals to ensure health and safety legislation was adhered to
Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing strategic plans
Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Chartered Accountant
ICAEW (ACA)
04.2001 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Diploma In Professional Accounting
AAT
04.2001 -
A Level's - Business & Mathematics
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate
BTEC - Sports & Exercise Science
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate
GCSE's -
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Skills
Management Accounting
Budgeting & Forecasting
Accruals & Prepayments
Payroll Management
KPI Analysis & Reporting
Teamwork
Delegation
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Handling External Auditors
Cash Management
VAT
Process Optimisation
Certification
AAT Level 4 - Diploma In Professional Accounting
AAT Level 3 - Diploma In Accounting
AAT Level 2 - Foundation Certificate In Accounting
Affiliations
Football
Skiing
Tennis
Cooking
Travelling
Reading
Film
Formula One
Timeline
Interim Operations Manager
Northern Straw Co Ltd
10.2022 - 12.2022
Accounts Technician
The Big Bale Company (North) Ltd
03.2021 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Chartered Accountant
ICAEW (ACA)
04.2001 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Diploma In Professional Accounting