Christopher Armitage Email & Phone Number

Dalston London N1

• responsibility for managing the timely submission of CT600 returns, VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat• Other key functions Engaged to bring up to date all company books and prepare and reconcile year end accounts; the role includes include handling multi currency bank reconciliations, payroll, purchase and sales ledger functions as well as factoring• Successfully introduced new systems and procedures to improve credit control and the provision of management information… Show more • responsibility for managing the timely submission of CT600 returns, VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat• Other key functions Engaged to bring up to date all company books and prepare and reconcile year end accounts; the role includes include handling multi currency bank reconciliations, payroll, purchase and sales ledger functions as well as factoring• Successfully introduced new systems and procedures to improve credit control and the provision of management information, including implementing Brightpearl to enable online accounting for global distribution functions• Additionally tasked with managing Import Duty as well as product costing, stock management, payroll and managing HR functions for a team of 13 staff Xero & Sage 50 Show less

•Responsible for managing all financial transactions on behalf of the company which employed over 50 staff and generated turnover of over £10M annually, providing strategic and financial direction as a member of the senior management team•Handled the formation and subsequent financial management of a subsidiary firm ‘European Circuit Systems•Key duties included posting debits and credits as well as producing financial statements, management reports and financial summaries detailing the… Show more •Responsible for managing all financial transactions on behalf of the company which employed over 50 staff and generated turnover of over £10M annually, providing strategic and financial direction as a member of the senior management team•Handled the formation and subsequent financial management of a subsidiary firm ‘European Circuit Systems•Key duties included posting debits and credits as well as producing financial statements, management reports and financial summaries detailing the company’s financial status •Other key functions included processing bank deposits, verifying and balancing receipts; creating invoices and managing credit control •Managed payroll operations including preparing payroll tax return, researching and resolving both billing and collections disputes •Tasked with overseeing the management of HR, H&S and Building and Facilities Management functions•Key contributions within this role included streamlining accounting processes to enable significant increase in productivity levels as well as implementing Lean Management techniques and quality auditing to enable the achievement of ISO standards; also introduced incentive schemes to improve efficiency Show less