Tom King

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepared and posted month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Performed month-end and year-end closing activities, including financial statement reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate and timely updates to the financial system.
• Managed fixed asset accounting, including asset additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations.
• Conducted balance sheet reconciliations and resolved discrepancies through detailed analysis and communication with relevant departments.
• Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and consolidation of group financial data.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline financial reporting processes and improve data accuracy.
• Supported internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, explanations, and responding to audit queries.
• Adhered to internal controls and compliance requirements, following company policies and accounting regulations.
• Participated in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce reporting timelines.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully reduced month-end closing time by through process optimisation and automation.
• Enhanced accuracy in balance sheet reconciliation by implementing a standardised reconciliation template.
• Played a key role in the transition to a new ERP system, ensuring data accuracy during migration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
• Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely entry into accounting systems.
• Reconciled bank statements and supplier accounts on a regular basis, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Managed daily bookkeeping tasks, including recording invoices, payments, and expenses in the general ledger.
• Collaborated with team members to prepare month-end closing reports and assist in budget tracking.
• Provided administrative support during audits, ensuring all documentation and records were organised and accessible.
• Maintained open communication with suppliers and clients to address payment issues and invoice discrepancies.
• Monitored financial transactions to ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Played an integral role in maintaining financial operations during the COVID-19 pandemic by adapting to remote work while ensuring continued accuracy and compliance.
• Assisted in implementing remote accounting processes, including digital invoice processing and virtual reconciliations.
• Provided critical support to the finance team by managing additional workload due to staff shortages and process disruptions.
• Contributed to developing contingency plans for financial reporting, ensuring continuity despite unprecedented challenges.
• Played a key role in supporting the acquisition of Aston Rose LLP by assisting with the integration of financial records and accounts into Rapleys LLP's systems.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure the accurate transfer of data and reconciliation of acquired accounts.
• Maintained consistency in financial reporting during the transition period, resolving data discrepancies and consolidating records effectively.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully adapted to remote work, maintaining productivity and accuracy while supporting team morale.
• Played a key role in the successful transition to cloud-based accounting software, facilitating remote access and collaboration.