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Sam Stenson

Rushden,Northamptonshire

Summary

Hands-on Financial Controller skilled in leading motivated staff to achieve cross-functional activity. Aligns operations with business objectives for good team progress. Challenges policies and procedures to optimise financial performance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Finance coordinator

Richardson Care
Northampton, Northamptonshire
02.2022 - Current
  • Managed accounts receivable and produced sales invoices and credit notes
  • Resolved invoicing discrepancies and addressed customer queries with speed and accuracy
  • Managed credit control function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts
  • Cleared historic debt dating back to 2017
  • Managed accounts payable and reconciled supplier statements
  • Investigated and addressed supplier inconsistencies
  • Managed BACS payment runs on a weekly and monthly basis
  • Managed staff expense submissions with Pleo, ensuring compliance and efficiency
  • Carried out regular monthly checks on petty cash and service user personal money
  • Performed monthly payroll duties for over 200 employees
  • Completed an historic uplift project to increase annual turnover by £250,000

Bookkeeper

Self-employed
Rushden, Northamptonshire
09.2020 - 02.2022
  • Liaised with customers to resolve overdue payments and maintain positive client relationships
  • Managed invoice processing to ensure timely payments
  • Ensured timely supplier payments to maintain strong business relationships
  • Assisted accountants in preparing financial data formats
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date financial records in Xero and Sage
  • Managed invoices and addressed payee queries while communicating payment deadlines
  • Processed financial data in company database for reconciliation, ensuring accounts remained accurate and up-to-date

Accounts manager

Addingtons
Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire
05.2011 - 09.2020
  • Managed payroll operations for team of employees
  • Handled all accounts payable and receivable operations
  • Processed customer payments
  • Placed customer orders, providing guidance on product delivery time-frames
  • Communicated with potential and existing customers in-person and over telephone
  • Prepared monthly reports, account reconciliations and financial statements
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing customer queries and handling customer complaints
  • Handled customer concerns and complaints to resolve issues and build loyalty

Children's yoga teacher

Franchisee
Bedford, Bedfordshire
10.2009 - 05.2011
  • Led yoga classes designed for children aged 2-12 to promote physical and mental wellbeing
  • Worked closely with headteachers, parents and children's centres to enhance engagement and outcomes
  • Showcased enthusiasm and energy when managing tasks within demanding and fast-paced environments
  • Efficiently managed time and resources

Project manager

Spire Homes
Rushden, Northamptonshire
01.2004 - 10.2009
  • Recruited and led motivated staff for a supported housing project
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time.
  • Implemented quality control measures, ensured adherence to standards.
  • Managed budgets diligently, controlled unnecessary expenditure on projects.
  • Delivered products and services in line with agreed arrangements and contracts.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Health and Social Studies

University of Bedfordshire
Luton
09.1992 - 05.1995

Skills

  • Accounts Payable and Receivable Handling
  • Personal Initiative and Drive
  • Interdepartmental collaboration
  • Proactive decision-making

Affiliations

  • Part time group exercise instructor.
  • Watching rugby union.
  • Walking my dog.

Accomplishments

Club volunteer of the year at Rushden and Higham Rugby Club after coordinating three charity balls and raising over £20,000.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Finance coordinator

Richardson Care
02.2022 - Current

Bookkeeper

Self-employed
09.2020 - 02.2022

Accounts manager

Addingtons
05.2011 - 09.2020

Children's yoga teacher

Franchisee
10.2009 - 05.2011

Project manager

Spire Homes
01.2004 - 10.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Health and Social Studies

University of Bedfordshire
09.1992 - 05.1995

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