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Essex, England, United Kingdom

Wilson James works within the Aviation, Security and Construction services industry. They offer a range of services mainly focused within the London area. My role while at Wilson James was to assist the Group Accountant. This involved but was not restricted to, coporate overheads, prepayments and accruals, bank reconcilliation, fixed assets. month/year end reports.

London, United Kingdom

Executive Search specialising in Finance and Markets.GSG Search have a wealth of experience and knowledge of Finance & Markets ensuring our services are bespoke for our clients and represented candidates.Working with mid-level to C suite candidates across the sector. www.gsgsearch.com

Chelmsford

My role of Purchase Ledger Manager at Pinnacle Regeneration Group has allowed me to build on my skills and allowed me to gain new experience in managing staff. Pinnacle is a complex company comprised of 13 sister companies all of which we service within our department. Being a Group Service department has created a challenging work environment. Each company has its own unique needs but are still required to all work within our procedures. This has meant that my communication and leadership… Show more My role of Purchase Ledger Manager at Pinnacle Regeneration Group has allowed me to build on my skills and allowed me to gain new experience in managing staff. Pinnacle is a complex company comprised of 13 sister companies all of which we service within our department. Being a Group Service department has created a challenging work environment. Each company has its own unique needs but are still required to all work within our procedures. This has meant that my communication and leadership skills have grown greatly as a result. Show less

Southend On Sea, United Kingdom

Olympus Keymed is based in Southend-on-Sea Essex, it is owned by Olympus but still mainly produces medical equipment and industrial equipment rather than the consumer side of cameras etc.I was given the task of supervising a team of 8 purchase ledger employees within the finance department. I enjoyed this role greatly as it gave me the opportunity to use my extensive purchase ledger knowledge to guide and help the team perform to the highest standards. My main duties within this role are… Show more Olympus Keymed is based in Southend-on-Sea Essex, it is owned by Olympus but still mainly produces medical equipment and industrial equipment rather than the consumer side of cameras etc.I was given the task of supervising a team of 8 purchase ledger employees within the finance department. I enjoyed this role greatly as it gave me the opportunity to use my extensive purchase ledger knowledge to guide and help the team perform to the highest standards. My main duties within this role are detailed below;All aspects of supervising a team of 9 staffTraining of existing and new staffChecking and sign off of weekly payment runs GBP/multi currencyAssisting/dealing with complex supplier accountsInter company Japanese account including reconciliationsConsumer ledger, including input of invoices GBP and multi currency. Weekly payment runsAssisting the General Manager with Performance Development ReviewsWeekly ledger reviews with individual members of the teamOverseeing that all procedures are complied withWorkload management of staffAuthorising/posting invoices Show less

City Of London

FutureGS is a brand new IT Reselling company specializing in HP products. The company was formed in October 2010 and as a result I have been able to play a role in the set-up of the business. This has given me a great opportunity to see the challenges involved in starting a company from scratch. I have also been able to apply my ITIL qualification to enable me to create and maintain all new procedures needed for the running of the office and accounts system. This is a widely varied role… Show more FutureGS is a brand new IT Reselling company specializing in HP products. The company was formed in October 2010 and as a result I have been able to play a role in the set-up of the business. This has given me a great opportunity to see the challenges involved in starting a company from scratch. I have also been able to apply my ITIL qualification to enable me to create and maintain all new procedures needed for the running of the office and accounts system. This is a widely varied role which needs a ‘can do’ attitude to everything. Show less

Senior Accounts Assistant Purchase Ledger Management, including overseeing 1 member of staff Accounts of sister company Vector Europe Consultants Ltd Accounts of sister company Red Island Consultancy Ltd Accounts of The St John Inn Calculating the commissions of all Business Managers  Quarterly VAT Returns for Panacea, Red Island and Vector Europe Monthly Hewlett Packard Report Monthly Customer performance reports Weekly sales report Any ad… Show more Senior Accounts Assistant Purchase Ledger Management, including overseeing 1 member of staff Accounts of sister company Vector Europe Consultants Ltd Accounts of sister company Red Island Consultancy Ltd Accounts of The St John Inn Calculating the commissions of all Business Managers  Quarterly VAT Returns for Panacea, Red Island and Vector Europe Monthly Hewlett Packard Report Monthly Customer performance reports Weekly sales report Any ad hoc reports throughout the month  Management of the company’s Private Healthcare Management of the companies small fleet, including all insurance claims Supporting the Director of the new Dubai office, including assisting with the setting up of the office and accommodation etc. Show less

 Nominal ledger maintenance Cashbook maintenance/data entry Banking Issuing and reconciling petty cash Reconciliation of general ledger Assisting the chief accountant with ad-hoc projects/management reports Monthly bank reconciliations of 5 accounts Assisting purchase ledger team with queries/payment runs Assisting sales ledger team with queries/credit control/raising of invoices Monthly/weekly departmental cash flow Entry/Authorisation of… Show more  Nominal ledger maintenance Cashbook maintenance/data entry Banking Issuing and reconciling petty cash Reconciliation of general ledger Assisting the chief accountant with ad-hoc projects/management reports Monthly bank reconciliations of 5 accounts Assisting purchase ledger team with queries/payment runs Assisting sales ledger team with queries/credit control/raising of invoices Monthly/weekly departmental cash flow Entry/Authorisation of BACS/CHAPS Company credit card entry and reconciliation Inter-company transactions Show less

Education record

Aat Foundation To Technician