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Sarah Christy

Neston,Cheshire

Summary

During my employment at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre I have demonstrated expertise in team supervision, VAT accounting and balance sheet management. I have a strong ability to ensure general ledger accuracy enabling improved reporting precision.

I have strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Skilled in financial reporting and effective communication.

I am flexible and adaptable to change within an organisation, and committed to performing to a high standard.

The main key achievements in my career to date are the development and implementation of changes to the VAT process, and the implementation of a new financial system which has helped to drive financial improvements across the Organisation.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
3992
3992
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant Financial Accountant

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT
Bebington, Wirral
11.2011 - Current
  • Lead on balance sheet management for the Trust and it's subsidiary companies, including completion and review of control accounts.
  • Responsible for preparation of payroll control accounts, to ensure all monies owing to the Trust are recovered in full.
  • Monthly review of general ledger trial balance coding to ensure accuracy of information.
  • Liaising with Payroll and HR to resolve queries in relation to salary sacrifice schemes and salary overpayments, including attending monthly Payroll operational meetings.
  • Responsible for reviewing VAT accounting for all income and expenditure, to ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations.
  • Liaise with external VAT advisors on a monthly basis to resolve any queries.
  • Prepare and submit the Trust and subsidiary companies VAT returns, in a timely manner, to comply with HMRC requirements ensuring monies are recovered to aid cash flow.
  • Management of the NHS and Whole Government Agreement of Balances exercise ensuring that all income, expenditure, receivables and payables with other NHS and Government bodies is recognised and accounted for correctly. Liaising with leads at other organisations to identify and resolve any discrepancies to reduce variances between organisations.
  • Preparation and submission of the PFR/TAC forms, to assist in the production and submission of year end accounts.
  • Liaise with external and internal auditors to ensure a smooth auditing process.

Finance manager

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT
Bebington, Wirral
04.2008 - 11.2011
  • Responsible for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash office functions.
  • Responsible for developing accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash office staff and undertake Personal Development Reviews.
  • Ensure accuracy of information through preparation of all balance sheet control accounts for both the Trust and it's subsidiaries.
  • Review of balance sheet control accounts.
  • Ensure compliance with the Standing Financial Instructions for both the Trust and it's subsidiaries.
  • Preparation and submission of the Trust VAT Return on a monthly basis.
  • Whilst in this position, I was also seconded into the role of Project Manager to implement a new financial system.
  • Reviewed and updated internal financial policies, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Assistant Finance Manager

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT
Bebington, Wirral
04.2000 - 04.2008
  • Responsible for the preparation of the Charitable Funds Annual Report and Accounts, including liaison with external auditors ensuring the accounts represent a true and fair view of the Charity's financial position and comply with the standards required by the Charity Commission.
  • Responsible for reporting the Charity's performance on a monthly basis to the Director of Finance and Charitable Funds Committee.
  • Maintenance of the ledger system including opening and closing financial periods, and creating new ledger codes.
  • Provision of accurate and timely advice to the fund managers on a monthly basis to enable them to manage the funds effectively.
  • Maintenance of the investment portfolio and reconciliation to the balance sheet.
  • Responsible for month end reporting, including accounting for accruals and prepayments.



Senior Finance Officer-Cash Office

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT
Bebington, Wirral
04.1998 - 04.2000
  • Responsible for reconciling the cash books to the bank statements and the general ledger on a monthly basis, to ensure all cash has been identified and allocated correctly.
  • Responsible for reconciling the bank ledger control accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Responsible for processing weekly bacs payments to suppliers, to ensure creditors paid in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for ensuring the Trust credit cards are used appropriately and in line with the Standing Financial Instruction's.
  • Responsible for the Trust's petty cash.
  • Responsible for all payroll third party pay overs to HMRC for tax and social security payments and on-line submission to NHS Pensions.

Finance Clerk

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT
Bebington, Wirral
06.1996 - 04.1998
  • Responsible for managing all aspects of creditor payments to suppliers ensuring that invoices match to purchase orders and receipts. Resolving invoice queries and checking that, where appropriate, discounts have been taken.
  • Responsible for ensuring invoices have been approved by the relevant budget holder and releasing the invoice for payment.
  • Dealing with supplier queries and resolving in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring all supplier invoices paid in line with the Trusts Public Sector Payment Policy.
  • Responsible for distinguishing between revenue and capital expenditure, to ensure that expenditure is coded correctly and capital expenditure charged to the relevant capital projects.
  • Responsible for checking VAT recovery on purchase invoices, where applicable, and adherence to HMRC guidelines.



Education

NVQ Level 4 - Accounting

ATS
Birkenhead, Wirral
04.2001 - 08.1999

NVQ Level 3 - Accountancy

ATS
Birkenhead, Wirral

National Diploma - Business and Finance

BTEC
West Cheshire College

GCSEs -

Bishops Bluecoat, Chester
Chester
1991

Skills

  • Team supervision
  • Balance sheet management
  • VAT accounting
  • General ledger accuracy
  • Process optimization
  • Financial reporting
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Assistant Financial Accountant

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT
11.2011 - Current

Finance manager

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT
04.2008 - 11.2011

NVQ Level 4 - Accounting

ATS
04.2001 - 08.1999

Assistant Finance Manager

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT
04.2000 - 04.2008

Senior Finance Officer-Cash Office

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT
04.1998 - 04.2000

Finance Clerk

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT
06.1996 - 04.1998

NVQ Level 3 - Accountancy

ATS

National Diploma - Business and Finance

BTEC

GCSEs -

Bishops Bluecoat, Chester

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