Key Achievements:

• Streamlined month-end and year-end reporting processes, reducing closing time by 30%.

• Identified accounting discrepancies, recovering £50,000 / $60,000 in misposted transactions.

• Implemented process improvements in reconciliations and reporting, saving 15+ hours per month.

• Assisted in preparing budgets and forecasts, contributing to more accurate financial planning.

• Enhanced reporting for senior management, improving decision-making and business insight.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review corporate financial statements under UK GAAP, IFRS, or US GAAP.

• Manage the general ledger, reconciling accounts, and investigating discrepancies.

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for corporate accounts.

• Prepare management reports and dashboards to support senior leadership decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal financial reporting requirements.

• Monitor corporate expenses, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.

• Implement internal controls and process improvements to enhance accounting accuracy.

• Liaise with finance, operations, and other departments to gather relevant financial information.

• Prepare and submit statutory filings, including VAT, payroll, and corporate tax requirements.

• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Support month-end and year-end close activities and reconciliations.

• Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and asset reconciliations.

• Mentor and support junior accountants and finance staff.

• Assist in cash flow management and treasury activities for the corporate entity.

• Participate in continuous professional development (CPD) and technical training.

• Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis for management as required.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all corporate accounting transactions.

• Ensure confidentiality, professional ethics, and integrity in all accounting activities.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives across the finance function.