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Tasmin Gardiner

Baddeley Green,Staffordshire

Summary

Experienced Finance Assistant specialising in commercial analysis with strong attention to detail and methodical approach. Over the past 8 years I have had exposure to various finance functions and I am on track to achieve full AAT qualification within 9 months. Always eager to learn new skills, gain valuable experience and seek opportunities to further my professional development and knowledge.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Finance Assistant

Alton Towers Resort
07.2021 - Current
  • Ownership of balance sheets including, Sundry payables and other deferred income
  • Weekly and monthly commercial analysis
  • Supported the Finance Business Partner with any ad hoc requests for internal and external stakeholders
  • Assisted with the preparation of annual revenue budgets and ownership of commercial OPEX budgets
  • Month end journal preparation, accruals, prepayments and reclasses
  • Month end review of commercial P&Ls
  • Conducted month end OPEX reviews and forecasts with the commercial management team
  • Assisted with answering any internal and external audit queries and providing any necessary documentation
  • COS Analysis, investigating any variances to budget
  • Provided training and support to other team members
  • Managing the stock take process, generating recounts, investigating variances and provided training to other sites
  • I was part of the project team for the new POS and stock system for multiple sites


Order to Cash Analyst

Alton Towers Resort
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Timely Issuing of daily reports to the Management team
  • Uploading of data to Group finance systems mainly TM1 and HFM
  • Reconciling payment expected to payment received
  • Assisted in implementing a new model to upload non tactical data into the Finance system.
  • Developed templates to upload non integrated revenue into various systems to comply with making tax digital
  • Reconciling and raising of Sales Orders and Purchase Orders to Third Party suppliers


Commercial Assistant Accountant

Alton Towers
05.2019 - 03.2021
  • Compiled and reconciled commercial revenue journal
  • Reviewed Commercial P&Ls with relevant stakeholders
  • OPEX Control
  • Provided core commercial and ad hoc analysis
  • Ownership of the reconciliation and invoicing processes for branded partners revenue
  • Reconciled the Intercompany balance sheet ensuring all charges sent and received were accurate and had the relevant back up attached.
  • Balance sheet reconciliation, including Sundry Payables, Credit cards and Intercompany

Reporting Administrator

Alton Towers Resort
02.2017 - 05.2019
  • Produced daily and weekly reporting for the wider business
  • Reconciled revenue with stock systems to ensure accurate reporting
  • Consolidated and analysed cash discrepancies for the resort
  • Month end accruals and journals
  • Intrastat reporting and upload to HMRC
  • Provided cover for the Cash Office when needed

Cash Office Assistant

Alton Towers Resort
03.2015 - 11.2016
  • Accurately counted and accounted for all cash received at Alton Towers
  • Maintained and replenished ATMs
  • Prepared change orders for the resort to meet daily requirements
  • Completed data Inputting tasks
  • Performed safe checks in compliance with security procedures
  • Conducted end of day reconciliations

Team Leader

Wetherspoons
Leek, Staffordshire
06.2013 - 03.2015

Business and Administration Apprentice

Leek College
02.2012 - 03.2013
  • Assisted with daily administrative tasks to support smooth running of the HUB
  • Performed librarian duties
  • Delivered reprographic services to meet staff and business needs
  • Handled incoming calls, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages whilst working on reception
  • Kept adequate office supplies on hand to support staff and student requirements.

Education

AAT Level 4 -

Stoke-on-Trent College, Cauldon Campus
09.2024 -

AAT Level 3 -

Stoke-on-Trent College, Cauldon Campus
09.2023 - 07.2024

AAT Level 2 -

Peak Accountancy Training
02.2022 - 04.2023

Business and Administration Apprenticeship Level 2 -

Leek College

Painting and Decorating Level 1 & 2 -

Stoke-on-Trent College, Burslem Campus

GCSEs -

St Thomas More Catholic College

Skills

  • Experience using Microsoft Office specifically Excel
  • Preparation of Management accounts and Month end reports
  • Analysis of large data sets
  • Preparation of month end journals including accruals and prepayments
  • Balance Sheet reconciliation
  • COS Analysis
  • Experience using various accounting software including Netsuite, Coupa, Sage, TM1
  • Strong attention to detail

Timeline

AAT Level 4 -

Stoke-on-Trent College, Cauldon Campus
09.2024 -

AAT Level 3 -

Stoke-on-Trent College, Cauldon Campus
09.2023 - 07.2024

AAT Level 2 -

Peak Accountancy Training
02.2022 - 04.2023

Finance Assistant

Alton Towers Resort
07.2021 - Current

Order to Cash Analyst

Alton Towers Resort
03.2021 - 07.2021

Commercial Assistant Accountant

Alton Towers
05.2019 - 03.2021

Reporting Administrator

Alton Towers Resort
02.2017 - 05.2019

Cash Office Assistant

Alton Towers Resort
03.2015 - 11.2016

Team Leader

Wetherspoons
06.2013 - 03.2015

Business and Administration Apprentice

Leek College
02.2012 - 03.2013

Business and Administration Apprenticeship Level 2 -

Leek College

Painting and Decorating Level 1 & 2 -

Stoke-on-Trent College, Burslem Campus

GCSEs -

St Thomas More Catholic College

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