Management Accountant

Profile.

Education / Qualification

• CIMA qualified to Certificate Level and then paused – recently resumed operational in own time
• BSc Hons 2:1 Business and Enterprise Management
• 3x Levels in Applied Business (A), Economics (B), and Law (C)

Systems used

Sage, Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS), Access and other platforms within the Microsoft Suite.

About

A literate, confident, and analytical professional who is a highly ambitious and commercially astute team player, currently studying CIMA at the operational level having recently resumed study after a period of pause. Striving to surpass expectations, whilst thriving when working to tight deadlines both as an individual or within a team.  Looking to secure a role back in Financial Services

Career Summary.

• Took full ownership of monthly management accounts for two entities within a wider group, delivering accurate and timely reporting into the monthly MI pack
• Partnered with Finance Business Partners to review P&L and balance sheet performance, with authority to post and recommend accruals, prepayments, and key adjustments
• Produced detailed MI packs including KPI summaries, variance analysis (vs budget and prior year), and cost breakdowns to support commercial decision-making
• Prepared and maintained supporting lead schedules, including general ledger and cashbook journals, payroll postings, and full balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintained and reconciled key balance sheet accounts, including creditors, debtors, and fixed assets
• Delivered clear month-on-month (MoM) commentary for inclusion in board packs
• Took ownership of consolidated group management accounts on a rotating basis within a three-person team, including group balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring adherence to strict deadlines
• Managed intercompany reconciliation across 20+ entities, investigating variances and posting corrective journals to maintain accuracy
• Oversaw weekly cashflow forecasting, providing insight into cash movements and supporting purchase ledger payment planning
• Owned quarterly VAT returns for two entities, including reverse charge VAT reconciliation and discrepancy resolution prior to submission
• Utilised Power BI to track and report on KPIs, and Sage 200 for day-to-day financial management and reporting

• Production of monthly management accounts pack to include P&L & margin analysis with commentary.
• Perform bank account, retention account & debtor reconciliations as part of the management accounts pack.
• WIP & accrual calculations.
• Responsible for managing invoicing and account reconciliation across a portfolio of 15+ clients within the construction industry. Ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial processes and project timelines
• Use of SAGE50 accounting software to generate and process CIS tax statements & subcontractor wage reports to ensure financial records are up-to-date and compliant.
• Accountable for profitability analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities & support key business decisions, with recommendations to help drive performance and enhance project profitability
• Creating and presenting management information reports to directors, analysing P&L, project margins, and identifying key areas for development to support strategic decision-making
• Soley responsible for the tender submission process of all new project contracts, ensuring accurate cost estimations whilst adhering to client led timeframes
• Effectively managing and providing annual reviews of our existing client contracts, to provide justification for any potential negotiations

Reporting Analyst – May 2018 – Nov 2020

• Produced comprehensive management information reports, including group-wide profit analysis which were regularly distributed to directors and shareholders
• Led the production of monthly and quarterly financial information packs, which were integral to stakeholder meetings offering key insights to support informed decision-making
• Delivered KPI dashboard reporting on a daily and weekly basis, tracking critical performance metrics allowing for proactive adjustments and performance optimisation across the business
• Conducted financial reporting and analysis for key international brands within the Group, providing detailed insights into performance trends, operational costs and profitability
• Responsible for forecasting and variance analysis, comparing actual performance against financial forecasts, identifying deviations, and areas of key focus for the business

Assistant Management Accountant                            May 2015 – May 2018

• Production of management accounts for three business entities within the Group, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to support financial decision-making, with subsequent involvement in the preparation of group consolidated accounts.
• Posting of intercompany journals to correctly distribute costs between multiple international territories within the Group
• Involvement in the preparation of group consolidated accounts
• Managed the reconciliation of cash collections for online consumer credit products
• Responsible for the creation of multiple month end tasks using SAGE accounting software, including profit and loss reports, balance sheets and bank reconciliations
• Sole responsibility for invoicing and supplier payments, associated with one of the key international territories of Group
• High recognition within my role, successfully being awarded newcomer of the year at the annual group awards within my first year at the Group