Tracie Barker
Gosport,Hampshire
Summary
Results-driven finance professional skilled in cash flow management, financial reporting, payroll administration, and audit coordination across various industries. Experienced in month-end closing, inter-company reconciliation, and process improvements that boost operational efficiency. Leads teams, manages KPIs, and enforces internal controls while ensuring regulatory compliance. Utilises financial software and ERP systems to enhance reporting and analysis, driving strategic initiatives that support organisational growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
FTC Finance Manager
RS Marine Group
03.2025 - Current
- Management of Daily Cashflow for two Companies within the Group. (Cheetah Marine International & RS Electric Boats)
- Payroll for all of Group (two different Payrolls, both monthly, approx. 50 employees on one and 25 employees on the other).
- All Month End processes, including posting of Accruals & Prepayment journals, Payroll Journals, Intercompany transactions, Bank Reconciliations, entry & reconciliation of PLEO transactions.
- Preparation of Cheetah Marine to move to Sage200 from Sage50.
- Weekly review of all Debtors & Creditors balances
- Reconciliation of Inter Company balances.
- Completed FY24 audits for Cheetah and RS Electric, and uploaded information for FY25 audit. Introduced stronger processes to ensure timely Month End close and year-end audits after delays due to staff changes and gaps in knowledge.
- Collaborated with outsourced payroll provider (BrightBrown) to streamline payroll process, achieving completion in a significantly shorter timeframe.
- Supported team objectives by executing a variety of tasks.
- I was originally contracted for 6 months, but have been with the company for 15 months now and am only looking for a new role due to the fact major changes are happening and there not being the scope for two people at my level going forward.
FTC Management Accountant
Aztec Landscapes Ltd
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Created chart of accounts, monthly reports, asset register, and processed invoices and journals for Anmore Dressage Ltd; managed sales invoices, supplier payments, and bank account reconciliation.
- Processing monthly VAT return.
- Reconciled supplier accounts to uphold financial accuracy and accountability.
- Entered invoices into purchase ledger to ensure accurate financial records.
- Weekly Preparation of timesheets and entry onto our Central database to ensure timely payment, either fortnightly or monthly.
- Setting up of new employees, including Right to Work check and requesting them to be registered with our preferred Agency.
- Developed event schedules and clinics, issued invoices, and monitored bookings to maintain limited space availability.
FTC Service Charge Accounting Manager
Retirement at First port Ltd
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Reviewed progress and managed completion of up to 350 sets of accounts monthly, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Produced weekly KPI reports to track performance metrics.
- Reported weekly to heads of operations, facilitating return of information requested from development and property managers.
- Management of team of 23 (including 3 Team Leaders)
- Conducted 1-2-1 meetings with team leaders and performed end-of-year reviews to support team development and performance assessment.
- Assisted team by responding to queries and managing fund requests.
- Handled various ad hoc requests to support team operations.
FTC Capital Reporting & Treasury Accountant
NHS Isle of Wight
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Month End Reporting for Capital.
- Compiled daily cashflow reports to support financial oversight.
- Approving all BACS/Cheques/Faster payments.
- Secured necessary approvals for receipting to facilitate timely processing.
- Updating Estates Capital spreadsheet with Orders/GRN/Invoicing.
- Issuing all Capital Purchase Orders.
- Created and posted journals promptly to uphold accurate financial records.
Interim Management Accountant
Saffronland Homes
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Completed bank reconciliation processes to ensure accurate financial records.
- Reconciled credit card statements to maintain accurate and reliable financial records.
- Developed standardised reporting for petty cash and credit cards to streamline financial oversight.
- Summarised petty cash transactions for all homes to ensure accurate financial tracking.
Temporary Accounts Assistant
Fatface UK Ltd
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed bank reconciliation to maintain accurate financial records and promptly identify discrepancies
- Verified incoming shipments by processing goods receipt notes against purchase orders for accuracy
- Tracked inventory levels and managed stock issues to ensure timely replenishment and minimise shortages
Interim Financial Accountant
Stelling Properties
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Executed intercompany transactions and reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
- Managed debtor accounts to ensure timely collections and minimise outstanding balances.
- Managed cash flow effectively
- Input payments into Sage, Room Service, and Excel for accurate financial tracking.
- Registering for deposits held.
Assistant Management Accountant
Frogchem Ltd
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Executed balance sheet reconciliation to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
- Managed sales ledger inputs to ensure timely invoicing and cash collection.
- Processed purchase ledger inputs to maintain up-to-date supplier accounts.
- Making payments.
Finance Manager
Merryhill Envirotec Ltd
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Completed month-end closing processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Executed payroll, bank reconciliations, management accounts, and invoicing across two companies
- Management Accounts
- Bank Reconciliations
- Payrolls (Weekly & Monthly)
- Sales & Purchase Ledger Invoicing
- Conducted CIS reconciliation procedures to maintain compliance with tax regulations
- Liaison with Government Departments (HMRC etc)
- Liaison with external accountants
- Liaison with Pension providers (NEST)
Accounts Manager
Coastal Case Management
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Compiled and analysed management accounts for strategic decision-making
- Executed month-end financial processes to ensure accurate reporting and compliance
- Processed sales and purchase ledger invoices to maintain accurate financial records
- Bank Reconciliations
- Payrolls (4 Client, 1 Company)
Management Accountant
Dewco Ltd
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Management Accountant
- Managed CIS and VAT compliance reporting to support regulatory adherence
- Handled purchase and sales ledger processing to maintain financial accuracy
- Bank Reconciliation
- Processed payroll for employees, ensuring timely and accurate payment
- Introduction of Sage 200 to instill tighter controls and clearer visibility to Directors.
- Management Accounts
Management Accountant
Roughton Group Ltd
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Prepared detailed management accounts to support informed decision-making
- Managed accruals and prepayments, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance
- Prepared year-end audit files, facilitating effective audit processes
- Daily Cashflow for various Bank Accounts
- Process Purchase and Sales Ledger invoice
- UK and Overseas Payroll
- Payments and transfers between currency accounts
Management Accountant
Bargate Homes Ltd
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Conducted year-end audit, ensuring accurate financial statements
- Reconciled year-end debtor accounts, confirming outstanding balances and improving cash flow visibility
- Completed bank reconciliation to ensure financial integrity
- Managed sales invoicing process, maintaining billing accuracy and customer satisfaction
- Posting Ad Hoc Bank entries
Project Systems Accountant
Arqiva Ltd
04.2013 - 09.2016
- Coordinated project initiatives as leader of Central Projects team
- Facilitated training sessions for new team members to improve skill sets
- Monitored service level agreements, ensuring compliance and performance standards
- Attained £72 million capitalisation goal by implementing effective strategies
Finance Manager
Watson & Cox (Construction) Ltd
11.2006 - 02.2013
- Managed all accounts functions, providing direct reports to MD, Construction Director & Chairman.
- Established strict procedures to enhance cost management and ensure robust controls.
- Sourced and implemented new accounts system to modernise company reporting.
- Cashflow forecasting
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Sub-Contractor Reconciliations
- Executed CIS reconciliation to verify deductions and payments made to subcontractors.
- Prepared and filed reports to HMRC to meet legal requirements.
- Reconciliations
- Oversaw one employee's performance and provided necessary guidance.
Site Accountant
EXEL PLC
07.2003 - 10.2006
Commerical Assistant
Asda
02.2003 - 06.2003
Temporary Transaction Analyst
Meridian Transaction Analysts
10.2002 - 02.2003
Assistant Financial Accountant
Cosworth Technology
06.2002 - 10.2002
Assistant Accountant
Wilcon Homes Ltd
10.2000 - 05.2002
Assistant Accountant
Carlson Marketing
02.1999 - 10.2000
Education
AAT - Accounting
Oaklands College
St Albans, HRT01-2000
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Financial reporting
- Budget forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Expense management
- Month-end closing
- Intercompany reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- Balance sheet review
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Management accounting
- Management accounts reports
- KPI reporting
- Intercompany reconciliation
- Audit coordination
- Audit procedures
- Payroll administration
- VAT returns
- VAT submissions
- Sales and purchase ledgers
- Excel proficiency
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Internal controls enforcement
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder communication
- Staff development
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Internal controls enforcement
Timeline
FTC Finance Manager
RS Marine Group
03.2025 - Current
FTC Management Accountant
Aztec Landscapes Ltd
11.2024 - 03.2025
FTC Service Charge Accounting Manager
Retirement at First port Ltd
08.2023 - 10.2024
FTC Capital Reporting & Treasury Accountant
NHS Isle of Wight
01.2023 - 07.2023
Interim Management Accountant
Saffronland Homes
12.2022 - 01.2023
Temporary Accounts Assistant
Fatface UK Ltd
10.2022 - 12.2022
Interim Financial Accountant
Stelling Properties
06.2022 - 09.2022
Assistant Management Accountant
Frogchem Ltd
03.2022 - 06.2022
Finance Manager
Merryhill Envirotec Ltd
06.2021 - 03.2022
Accounts Manager
Coastal Case Management
01.2021 - 06.2021
Management Accountant
Dewco Ltd
07.2018 - 06.2020
Management Accountant
Roughton Group Ltd
05.2017 - 07.2018
Management Accountant
Bargate Homes Ltd
10.2016 - 11.2016
Project Systems Accountant
Arqiva Ltd
04.2013 - 09.2016
Finance Manager
Watson & Cox (Construction) Ltd
11.2006 - 02.2013
Site Accountant
EXEL PLC
07.2003 - 10.2006
Commerical Assistant
Asda
02.2003 - 06.2003
Temporary Transaction Analyst
Meridian Transaction Analysts
10.2002 - 02.2003
Assistant Financial Accountant
Cosworth Technology
06.2002 - 10.2002
Assistant Accountant
Wilcon Homes Ltd
10.2000 - 05.2002
Assistant Accountant
Carlson Marketing
02.1999 - 10.2000
AAT - Accounting
Oaklands College