Qualified by Experience Management Accountant

Profile.

Education / Qualification

ACCA Part Qualified – RQF Level 4

Masters Degre in Economics

Systems used

Microsoft Word and Excel – Intermediate

Xero, Sage, Navision, PayFit, SAP, HFM, Blackline, MRI, QuickBooks

About

Part Qualified ACCA Accountant with a Master’s Degree in Economics and a strong background in Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Client Accounting within fast-paced Multi-Entity Environments. Experienced in Producing full set of Management Accounts, Managing Month-End processes, and supporting Senior Stakeholders with accurate Financial Insights and Analysis. Known for being a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Professional with strong systems experience across Multiple Accounting Platforms. Proven ability to work independently working in Remote Environments, Managing Competing Deadlines, and contribute to process improvements while maintain High Levels of Accuracy and Control.

Competencies
Management Account Preparation

Month End Close (Accruals, Prepayments, Journals)

Balance Sheet and P&L Reconciliations

VAT Returns and Compliance

Cash Flow Forecasting and Analysis

Payroll and Pension Administration

Fixed Asset Management

Intercompany Reconciliation

Audit Support & Statutory Reporting

Multi-Entity and Group Reporting

Process Improvement and Systems Optimisation

Stakeholder and Client Communication

Strong Excel and Financial System Skills

Private Equity and Client Accounting Exposure

KPI Reporting and Financial Analysis

Career Summary.

• Day to Day responsibility for the Management of a Private Equity Client
• Review Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements and Reports
• Work closely with Line Manager and Technical/ Training team to ensure Financial Statements meet the Fund’s reporting requirements
• Oversee the Preparation and Completion process of Client Deliverables including agreeing timetable with Clients, and monitoring progress again these to ensure deliverables are on track
• Review & Submission of VAT Returns and Compliance Reports
• Conduct Regular Client calls with Private Equity Client to ensure open and effective communication at all times
• Gain a good understanding of the Accounting Framework for each designated client (as prescribed in the Fund’s Legal Documentation, the LPA) and ensure the movement of Funds and Transactions are treated in accordance with this framework

• Prepared Monthly Management Accounts – Managed Journals, Prepayments, Accruals and Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Balance Sheet and P&L Review
• Managed Monthly Payroll, Quarterly Sales Commission’s Calculations and Pensions
• Prepared Monthly/Quarterly VAT Returns and VAT Checks on regular basis
• Fixed Asset Maintenance (Acquisitions, Disposals, Discrepancies)
• Various Reconciliations (Bank, DD, CC, Stripe, GL’s, Vendors etc)
• Account Payable and Vendor and Expenses Payment Runs
• Bank Payments
• Production and Review of KPI, Produced Weekly Cash Flow Forecast, and Management Accounts Monthly
• Took over and transformed Additional Entities – including Reporting
• Various Projects – Fixed Assets, VAT Reconciliations, Checks and etc
• Assisted Board Meeting Reports
• Dealt with Audit and Accounting Queries – trained and reviewed other team members

• Maintained accurate records and Financial Controls for specific Business Groups – Assisted in the Day-to-Day Maintenance of a Complete and Accurate General Ledger
• Prepared Reconciliations of General Ledger Account Balances – Identified and Resolved Reconciling Items
• Reconciled Rebate Accruals, Assisted with Intercompany Reconciliations and Preparation of Financial Reports as required
• Preparation of Month End Accruals and Journals for the Allocation of Costs across Cost Centres
• Assisted with Audit Queries

• Reviewed P&L, Balance Sheet, all Account Ledgers & Transactions in Xero and Conducted relevant reports
• End to End Accounting for the Companies – Invoice Processing, Daily Bank Reconciliations and Payment Runs
• Inter-Company Recharges and Reconciliations
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Monthly Accruals and Prepayments
• Raised Management Fees and Calculations of Wage Recharges
• Weekly Cash Flow Forecasting and Reporting
• Submission and Reconciliation of Quarterly VAT Returns
• Payroll
• Reported on aspects of Business Performance as required by management
• Supported Assistant Accountant with Service Charge Year Ends

February 2020 – March 2020: Self Employed Accountant

• Assisted Small Businesses across Management Accounts, Financial Statements, Online Banking, Bank Reconciliation, Purchases, Debtors, Loans, Prepayments, Accruals and Payroll. Used QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage

Previous Experience: Fund Accountant, Management Accountant, and Self-Employed Bookkeeper, Accountant and Assistant Accountant.