Susan Smith
Aberdeen
Summary
ACCA part-qualified professional with extensive expertise in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and management accounting. Demonstrates exceptional numerical aptitude and proficiency in Sage 50, QuickBooks, and VAT return preparation. Adept at credit control techniques, cash book reconciliation, and debt recovery measures. Proven track record in statutory reporting, audit procedures, and balance sheet competency. Committed to delivering precise data input and maintaining fixed asset registers while ensuring effective debtor management. Career goal: to leverage skills in performance measurement and resourcefulness to drive financial success within a dynamic organisation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Accountant
Robert Gordons College
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2010.01 - 2026.06
- Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
- Optimised financial performance by monitoring key indicators.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Improved cash flow through meticulous accounts receivable management.
- Streamlined budgeting exercises for efficient financial planning.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Followed up with customers to deal with financial issues and deal with all aspects of credit control and legal processes with solicitor assistance.
Management accountant
CETCO Oilfield Services
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2008.10 - 2009.12
- Reviewed and approved balance sheet reconciliations to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Demonstrated a firm understanding of tax laws and regulations; assisted in corporate tax filings.
- Developed comprehensive performance reports for senior management review.
- Led audit preparations, ensuring smooth process without discrepancies.
- Coordinated month-end close procedures for timely reporting.
- Assisted in preparation of annual budgets, aiding business planning.
- Prepared and developed monthly management accounts for Aberdeen, Norway, Kuala Lumpar and Australia offices.
- Calculated and posted month end journals in full compliance with SOCS regulations.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
Financial accountant
Glencraft
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2008.04 - 2008.10
- Enhanced transparency in financial transactions with consistent audits and compliance checks.
- Advised on capital structure decisions whilst considering both short-term obligations and long-term growth objectives.
- Generated detailed monthly reports on revenues and expenses for better visibility into financial results.
- Provided advisory services to top management for improved financial decision making.
- Coordinated with different departments for budget allocation, promoting efficient fund utilisation.
- Short term contract to bring business back into profit and set new processes and cost cutting
Education
Association of Certified Accountants - Accounts
Aberdeen College
Aberdeen 1997.08 - 2000.07
Powis Academy
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 1979.08 - 1983.06
Skills
- Precision in data input
- Knowledge of sage 50
- Financial reporting expertise
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Credit control techniques
- Cash book reconciliation
- Management accounting competence
- Debt recovery measures
- Proficient in Quickbooks
- Taxation knowledge
- VAT return preparation
- Sales ledger handling
- Cash flow projection
- Fixed asset register maintenance
- Time management excellence
- Debt management capabilities
- Statutory reporting proficiency
- Audit procedures understanding
- Balance sheet competency
- Sage line 50 experience
- Exceptional numerical aptitude
- Accounts receivable maintenance
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- ACCA part Qualified
- Empathy towards clients
- Proactive engagement
- Debtor management
- Communication proficiency
- Initiative taking
- Resilience under pressure
- VAT preparation
- Time efficiency
- Performance measurement
- Spreadsheet competencies
- Customer Service
- Invoice processing
- Interpersonal communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Resourcefulness
- Bookkeeping
- Data analysis
- Budget management
- Cost allocation
Affiliations
- I enjoy spending time with family and friends, I enjoy drawing and crafts. The theatre and cinema are a passion of mine. I enjoy travel both national and overseas
Certification
I am a registered first aider
My fire warden license has now lapsed.
I was a Duke of Edinburgh trainer for the bronze award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accountant
Robert Gordons College
2010.01 - 2026.06
Management accountant
CETCO Oilfield Services
2008.10 - 2009.12
Financial accountant
Glencraft
2008.04 - 2008.10
Association of Certified Accountants - Accounts
Aberdeen College
1997.08 - 2000.07
Powis Academy
1979.08 - 1983.06