Dedicated to ensuring the financial stability and prosperity of the company, I provide valuable financial insights that inform strategic decision-making. I am committed to upholding compliance with financial regulations and industry best practices to safeguard the enduring fiscal well-being of the organisation.In addition to my primary role, I assumed HR Assistant responsibilities after a business streamlining initiative. I led a comprehensive overhaul of the company's HR processes, streamlining and modernising them to align seamlessly with contemporary best practices.ACHIEVEMENTS:- Identified cost-saving opportunities through expense optimization, skilful negotiations with suppliers, and prudent reduction of unnecessary expenditures.- Demonstrated expertise in generating punctual and precise financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, meeting the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.- Ensured compliance with all tax regulations while minimising the tax burden within the legal framework.- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of prospective investors and actively contributed to the successful execution of diverse investment ventures.- Diligently monitored receivables, payables, and working capital to maintain a robust cash flow system ensuring the company's financial liquidity.- Orchestrated financial audits with coordination, achieving two no-adjustment audits.- Devised effective payment plans with clients to expedite the successful collection of outstanding debts, resulting in a remarkable 70% reduction in debts over 90 days.- Spearheaded the implementation of innovative commission schemes and systems, focusing on comprehensive sales staff training to optimise efficiency.

Effectively managed critical financial components essential for operations, making sound financial decisions based on data analysis, while ensuring strict adherence to financial regulations and industry best practices, all directed towards safeguarding the company's enduring financial prosperity.In addition, I served as a committed Data Protection Officer, overseeing data privacy and security to safeguard sensitive information. Leading and mentoring a team of finance assistants, I fostered a collaborative work environment.Key Achievements:- Proactively compiled monthly management accounts reporting packs for presentation to the Board of Directors, delivering insightful monthly financial status updates to facilitate informed decision-making.- Accurately completed VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations.- Oversaw the end-to-end payroll process to ensure timely and accurate salary disbursements.- Spearheaded the successful completion of the year-end financial reporting process.- Developed and presented annual budgets aligned with corporate objectives and financial goals.- Initiated and implemented new finance procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.- Offered expert advice and guidance on GDPR compliance, ensuring company-wide adherence to data protection regulations.

• An accounts based role involving reconciling of cash books, organising of payments to suppliers, credit control, inputting both sales and purchase invoices on to the accounting system. Working closely with both the Group accountant and the finance director.• This role also involves being heavily involved with the audit preparation and completion each year.• Efficiently handling cash and card transactions, retaining a polite and professional manner at all times, assisting customers and suppliers with accounts related enquiries

• Providing comprehensive administration support including the accurate and timely preparation of invoices and credit notes• A client-responsive role, answering calls from customers, efficiently handling enquiries and troubleshooting issues in a professional manner• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence and undertaking ad hoc clerical and housekeeping tasks as required, taking detailed and accurate messages for colleagues