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Simon Emmott

Trowbridge,Wiltshire

Summary

Experienced Finance Manager with excellent skills in financial reporting, budgeting, and planning. Demonstrates excellent communication skills with both finance and operating staff, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments. Proficient in Sage, Xero and Excel, with a logical and systematic approach to financial analysis.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

WTTL
Devizes, Wiltshire
03.2004 - Current
  • Prepared comprehensive monthly management accounts, integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.
  • Reduced operational costs by implementing cost-saving strategies.
  • Prepared regular cash flow reports assisting in better fund allocation.
  • Streamlined invoice processing reducing errors and delays.
  • Developed comprehensive financial reports for Senior Management Team review.
  • Enhanced company profitability with strategic budget planning.
  • Implemented new financial systems enhancing data accessibility and reliability.
  • Managed multimillion pound Government training contracts, ensuring all funds fully accounted for and complied with audit requirements.
  • Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
  • Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
  • Worked with operational departments to ensure smooth running of company.
  • Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.


Financial Controller

TDS Associates
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
03.2001 - 01.2004
  • Preparation of annual accounts, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial reporting.
  • Oversaw bank reconciliations and managed short-term working capital, including credit control.
  • Oversaw accounting, payroll and financial reports to support daily functions.
  • Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.

Trainee Accountant

Bernard Waldron & Co
Bath, North East Somerset
08.1997 - 11.2000
  • Aided in budget preparation, contributing to effective resource allocation.
  • Conducted regular reconciliation of bank statements for improved fiscal control.
  • Lent a hand with ad-hoc reporting and file management.
  • Worked under guidance of accountants to prepare financial data in correct formats.

Education

Chartered Global Management Accountant - Accountancy

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting -

Association of Accounting Technicians

Bachelor of Science - Economics and Mathematical Sciences

The Open University

Diploma of Higher Education - Economics

Open University

Diploma of Higher Education - Statistics

The Open University

A-Levels x3 -

Clarendon School
Trowbridge

Skills

  • 20 years experience of Management Accounting
  • Excellent communication skills with both finance and operating staff
  • Experience with Sage, Xero and Excel reporting
  • Motivation to continually learn
  • Logical and systematic thinking
  • Analytical approach to financial reporting
  • High level budgeting and planning skills

Timeline

Finance Manager

WTTL
03.2004 - Current

Financial Controller

TDS Associates
03.2001 - 01.2004

Trainee Accountant

Bernard Waldron & Co
08.1997 - 11.2000

Chartered Global Management Accountant - Accountancy

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting -

Association of Accounting Technicians

Bachelor of Science - Economics and Mathematical Sciences

The Open University

Diploma of Higher Education - Economics

Open University

Diploma of Higher Education - Statistics

The Open University

A-Levels x3 -

Clarendon School

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