Stephen Reilly
Inveruie,United Kingdom
Summary
Offering strong foundation in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost control. Knowledgeable about leveraging analytical skills and attention to detail to support financial decision-making. Strong communicator with experience in team collaboration and problem-solving. Ready to use and develop skills in financial reporting, strategic planning, and financial management.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Financial controller
Rignet UK Ltd
Westhill, Aberdeenshire
2020.06 - 2025.01
- Spearheaded preparation of annual accounts, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial reporting.
- Enhanced liquidity management with prudent cash flow planning and control.
- Coordinated with auditing department to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw and approved monthly management accounts, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Completed meticulous monthly balance sheet reconciliations, achieving financial accuracy.
- Guided financial teams in analysing trends, enabling proactive decision support.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Finance manager
Rignet UK Ltd
Westhill, Aberdeenshire
2017.01 - 2020.06
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for top management review.
- Liaised between finance department and other departments fostering inter-departmental collaboration.
- Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to maximise finance department capabilities.
Assistant accountant
Nessco Ltd/NesscoInvsat Ltd/Rignet UK Ltd
Westhill, Aberdeenshire
1996.06 - 2016.12
- Developed and maintained financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, aiding strategic planning.
- Prepared accounting related entries to numerous registers, journals and logs, enhancing data accuracy.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Worked closely with the auditing team during yearly audits to guarantee full cooperation from accounting department.
- Assisted senior accountants in preparation of monthly and yearly closings, improving process efficiency.
- Regularly maintained detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
- Reviewed and filed payroll documents following department procedures.
- Drafted and edited financial presentations for management to inform decision-making.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Accounts assistant
NHS
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
1994.01 - 1995.12
- Assisted in monthly closings, ensured timely completion of tasks.
- Helped with preparation of management accounts and end-month duties.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Calculated expenditures in comparison to budget targets and reported on overages.
Accounts assistant
ECL/Mercury Communications
Dyce, Aberdeen City
1983.06 - 1992.09
- Assisted senior accountant for audit preparation.
- Conducted bank reconciliations regularly to maintain accurate records.
- Managed petty cash transactions, safeguarded company resources.
- Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
- Helped with preparation of management accounts and end-month duties.
- Dealt with supplier enquiries courteously, promoting positive business relationships.
- Dealt with invoice and payments enquiries, liaising with relevant departments to provide accurate answers.
- Reconciled supplier statements to achieve accounts accuracy.
- Prepared and sent out appropriate remittance advices.
- Posted receipts daily for up-to-date account status.
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Aberdeen College
Aberdeen 1981.09 - 1987.06
A-Levels - Accounting, Economics
Inverurie Academy
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire 1980.08 - 1981.06
GCSEs - Accounting, Economics, Maths, English, Geography, Latin, French
Inverurie Academy
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire 1979.08 - 1980.06
Skills
- Month-end and year-end closing procedures
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Accounting management
- Engaging leadership style
IT Experience
Extensive experience with ERP systems including SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, as well as multiple years experience with Excel
Timeline
Financial controller
Rignet UK Ltd
2020.06 - 2025.01
Finance manager
Rignet UK Ltd
2017.01 - 2020.06
Assistant accountant
Nessco Ltd/NesscoInvsat Ltd/Rignet UK Ltd
1996.06 - 2016.12
Accounts assistant
NHS
1994.01 - 1995.12
Accounts assistant
ECL/Mercury Communications
1983.06 - 1992.09
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Aberdeen College
1981.09 - 1987.06
A-Levels - Accounting, Economics
Inverurie Academy
1980.08 - 1981.06
GCSEs - Accounting, Economics, Maths, English, Geography, Latin, French
Inverurie Academy
1979.08 - 1980.06