Finance Transactions Manager
About Candidate
Education/Qualification
- AAT Qualified – commenced CIMA
- 2012 – OCR Level 2 IT User Skills – Ashton Sixth Form College
- 2012 – Distinction with Commendation in Sage Computerised Bookkeeping, – Tameside College
- 2011 – Level 2 Adult Literacy / Level 2 Adult Numeracy – Learn Direct
- 2006 – Level 2 NVQ Business Administration – OCR
- 2000 – 11 GCSEs achieved – Our Lady’s RC High School
Systems used
- Microsoft Excel including V Look Ups / Pivot Tables, Navision, Oracle i11 / R12, Concur, and other In-House Systems
Career Summary
Current Employer – Rug Manufacturer
Position – Finance Operations Team Leader
Dates – January 2023 – Present
- Reports to the Finance Controller
- Daily leads a team of 5 AP and AR Assistants – working to meet KPI’s / Continuous Improvements / 1:1’s and Coaching
- Works to drive improvements via leading Automation Projects
- Manage Payroll Processing, Control Account Reconciliations, and Employee Benefit Schemes (e.g. cycle to work, tech schemes)
- Contribute to management reporting, VAT returns, and Payroll budgeting
- Deliver Intercompany Reconciliations and ensure audit-readiness across multiple processes
- Key Achievement: Initiated process reviews that resulted in faster monthly close timelines and improved data accuracy for reporting
Previous Employer – Pipe Work Fitting
Position – Accounts Assistant
Dates – February 2022 – January 2023
- Supported the Financial Controller with reporting, cash flow, and month-end close
- Managed supplier invoice posting, payment processing, and statement reconciliations
- Produced sales invoices and handled credit control tasks
- Oversaw payroll prep using time and attendance systems and managed petty cash
Previous Employer – Commercial Property Company
Position – Accounts Assistant
Dates – August 2021 – February 2022
- Based in a Team of six and reports to the Financial Controller – works across 6 Companies in the Group
- Accountable for processing the quarterly VAT returns across the Group – showing a high attention to detail
- Accountable for working closely with each Finance Manager on the monthly Management Accounts – these are prepared before being authorised by the Manager
- Works across Accruals, Prepayments, and Deferred Income Journals
- Responsible for Intercompany Reconciliations and posting the relevant Journals where applicable
- Maintains the Prepayment Schedule for each of the six Companies
- Prepares Debtor Reports for the Cashflow – uses Excel extensively
- Reconciles the 6 Main Bank Accounts weekly – these Accounts are across Sterling, Euros, and US Dollars
- Prepares the bi-weekly Payment Run and uploads in the Banking platform before the CFO has final sign off (these on average are up-to £100,000 but can be much higher)
- Raises Sales Ledger Invoices at the start of each month – Invoices tend to be property related and have ranged in value up-to £270,000
- Process Purchase Ledger Invoices daily – these range in value up-to circa £100,000
- Reconciles Supplier Statements – investigates / resolves any anomalies
- Accountable for the maintenance of Tenant Accounts – ensures these are updated daily and that all Payment information is relevant
- Maintains the internal Purchase Order Register
- Verifies Supplier Bank details
Previous Employer – Gaming Company
Position – Accounts Assistant
Dates – February 2018 – August 2021
- Based in a Team of nine and reported to the Accounts Payable Manager
- Responsible for the Purchase Ledger of several legal entities based throughout the world within the SG Group – processed in average 150 Invoices daily
- Processed invoices, matching to Purchase Orders, and coding to the General Ledger – Invoices ranged in value up-to £500,000
- Managed Supplier Statement Reconciliations
- Prepared the weekly / monthly Payment Run – this was on average £5m + before the Manager signed off
- Worked across a range of currencies including Sterling, Euros, and US Dollars
- Reconciled the 6 main Bank Accounts for Month End – investigated / resolved any anomalies
- Resolved queries both internally and externally – worked to build / maintain solid working relationships with Stakeholders at all levels
- Managed Supplier set up in accordance with the anti-fraud and compliance processes
- Consulted with both External / Internal Auditors on information requirements
- Processed and audit Employee Expenses via Concur
- Accountable for weekly Cash Forecasting – advised of any Payments that were due
- Responsible for Month End Reconciliations and Close
Previous Employer – Logistics Company
Position – Various Roles
Dates – November 2011 January 2018
October 2013 – January 2018 Purchase Ledger Invoice Processor
- Worked in a large Team and reported to the Manager
- Processed a high volume of Invoices daily for Payment
- Worked accurately within strict deadlines
- Logged Direct Deliveries in Excel
- Managed the central email mailbox
- Distributed post for the Finance Department
- Supported the Purchase Ledger Administrator
November 2011 – October 2013 – Tele-Order Clerk
- Took customer orders over the telephone accurately and in a timely manner
- Worked to a specific call sheet and completed within deadline
- Maintained a high level of customer service
Previous Employer – Footwear Store
Position – Retail Assistant
Dates – December 2009 – April 2011
Previous Employer – Logistics Company
Position – Tele-Order Clerk
Dates – February 2005 – November 2009
