Management Accountant

Profile.

Education / Qualification

CIMA: Qualified

AAT Level 4 MAAT Qualified

BA Hons Economics and Social Studies

3 A Levels

13 GCSE’s

Systems used

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Oracle, Sage, Xero, Board, Acturis and other in-house systems

About

A dedicated and results-driven qualified accountant, with 7 years’ industry experience in areas of Management, Cost and Group Accounting. Highly detail oriented, with strong analytical and organisational skills, and proven success in process improvement, reconciliations, reporting and stakeholder management. A strong desire to progress had led to new roles involving relocation. Seeking a new opportunity within the accounting and finance field

Competencies
Language: English, Punjabi (native), Urdu, Arabic (Pre-Intermediate level at university)

Communication: Experience partnering with internal teams, external vendors, and presenting to ExCo

Organisation: Strong ability to meet deadlines for internal reporting, audits and external requirements

Data Analysis: Skilled in retrieving, analysing and interpreting large data sets to support decision-making

Career Summary.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of monthly Management Accounts for two trading entities, including full P&L, balance sheet and supporting commentary
• Production of monthly Flash reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders, highlighting performance trends and key risks
• Preparation of the Group consolidated reporting pack across multiple entities
• Ownership of overhead reporting, budget tracking and full balance sheet production, including intercompany reconciliations
• Revenue recognition in line with FRS102, with reconciliation to cash received and investigation of variances
• Management of tangible and intangible fixed asset registers, including depreciation, amortisation and additions/disposals
• Preparation and submission of Quarterly VAT Returns and FCA regulatory submissions
• Support for external audit, including preparation of audit files, walkthroughs and responding to technical queries
• Business partnering with internal department heads and external stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge
• Line management, mentoring and development of one Assistant Accountant

Key Achievements

• Successfully built and implemented a structured Management Accounts process for the commercial trading entity
• Designed and introduced detailed overheads analysis and budget variance reporting, improving cost visibility and accountability
• Streamlined monthly insurer payments process, reducing processing time by 5 working days and improving cashflow efficiency
• Enhanced functionality within the Acturis policy payment system, strengthening payment accuracy and reporting capability
• Developed robust balance sheet reconciliation processes for client debtors and insurer/broker liabilities, improving financial control
• Created an automated interest accruals workbook, improving accuracy and reducing manual intervention
• Contributed to financial budget modelling for the commercial entity and departmental cost centres, supporting strategic planning

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts for Head Office and stack entities, including full P&L review, balance sheet schedules and variance analysis
• Ownership and maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register and Right-of-Use (ROU) lease schedules in line with IFRS 16
• Calculation of Withholding Tax (WHT) and maintenance of DTTP documentation with external lenders
• Monthly Group intercompany reconciliations, including preparation of intercompany matrices and investigation of variances
• Posting and review of intercompany elimination journals at Group level
• Processing of dividend declarations across UK and Irish subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with local regulations
• Completion of daily aggregations during month-end and reconciliations supporting Board system reporting
• Analysis and invoicing of Head Office administrative recharges to subsidiaries
• Cost analysis and support for departmental and HO P&Ls, providing insight into overhead allocation
• Management of cash upstreaming and down streaming across subsidiaries
• Production of Group cashflow forecasting, including planning and monitoring of lending facilities (RCF and CAF) and FX trade arrangements
• Line management and development of an Assistant Management Accountant

Key Achievements

• Increased net weekly upstreaming to £500k through implementation of a robust 13-week rolling cashflow forecast
• Designed and implemented a structured Chart of Accounts for Head Office, improving reporting clarity and consolidation efficiency
• Prepared comprehensive Year-End Audit submissions covering Group intercompany, HO and stack entities
• Successfully managed Board reporting roll-forward following post year-end adjustments, ensuring reporting continuity and accuracy
• Eliminated historic subsidiary lending through structured intercompany loan reconciliations, simplifying the Group balance sheet
• Strengthened the intercompany reconciliation process, reducing unreconciled balances from £0.5m to £30k
• Supported Head Office Management Service Agreement (MSA) calculations, improving cost allocation accuracy
• Developed and rolled out a structured dividend tracker for Irish subsidiaries, incorporating close company surcharge compliance
• Achieved Xero Advisor Certification, enhancing system capability and internal support

Accounting Supervisor (Surrey, April 2019 – July 2021)

Senior Accountant (Warrington, May 2018 – April 2019)

Accounting Coordinator (Warrington, May 2016– April 2018)

Key Responsibilities

• Contributed to five successful year-end audits for regional operations and UK Head Office, delivering zero audit points
• Preparation and posting of monthly journals including prepayments, accruals and expense adjustments
• Led and supported external audit walkthroughs, ensuring strong documentation and control evidence
• Processed and reconciled intercompany transactions and VAT recharges across operating entities
• Performed fixed asset reconciliations for both Operating and Corporate Groups, ensuring accuracy and policy compliance
• Prepared and submitted monthly VAT Returns for Operating and Corporate entities
• Updated and aligned UK Accounting Policies with US Corporate Accounting requirements, including Charity Fund and CAPEX policies
• Maintained strong internal controls and supported COSO compliance audits
• Presented monthly financial performance and forecasts at Area and Regional leadership meetings
• Managed and developed a team of four direct reports, including structured training and monthly performance development meetings
• Produced monthly financial updates and reporting packs for the UK Finance Director
• Reviewed and approved monthly balance sheet reconciliations and departmental expense schedules
• Delivered detailed budget variance analysis and performance summaries for multiple departments
• Acted as Finance Business Partner to Risk, Vehicle Repair, HR, and Home City & Airport Operations teams

Key Achievements

• Led the successful UK/EU CAPEX Launchpad rollout, overseeing and controlling assets in excess of £2m
• Designed and implemented a Northwest Budget Tracker, delivering £1.25m cost savings within 12 months
• Developed a bespoke staffing budget model to improve operational workforce planning and efficiency
• Delivered £120k cost savings over two years through optimisation of Assured external driver spend
• Reduced Barclays and American Express chargeback costs by £20k in one year through improved controls and monitoring
• Supported the development and promotion of four team members, strengthening succession planning
• Automated the Financial Statement Review report, improving efficiency and reducing manual reporting time
• Achieved £10k savings in UK Travel & Entertainment spend through policy review and cost governance

Vice Chair: Finance Committee and Pay Committee. Committee Member: Operation Management

• Recommended financial strategies including budget allocations for Pupil Premium
• Assisted in drafting school budgets with the headteacher and business manager
• Evaluated financial decisions including supplier selection for renovations
• Performed budget variance analysis and review surplus/deficit projections
• Produced reports on staffing structure and capital investments