Christopher Watts Email & Phone Number

Maldon, Essex, United Kingdom

Financial Controller responsible for all aspects of finance at this manufacturing site. - Month End Reporting - Budget preparation - Forecasting, variance analysis, KPI monitoring - Quarterly Management Board pack production and attendance at meetings to present information - Management of accounts payable and HR staff

Chelmsford, Essex

Contract Accountant - Management Accountant supporting 15 contractsResponsible for providing full financial support for 15 contracts incorporating 25 individual profit and loss accounts, across Secure Health (Prisons,IRCs,STC) and Patient Transport ServicesCompletion of month end process, full review of costs, calculating and control of prepayments, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations in a timely and accurate basisProduction of full management reporting pack for each contract… Show more Contract Accountant - Management Accountant supporting 15 contractsResponsible for providing full financial support for 15 contracts incorporating 25 individual profit and loss accounts, across Secure Health (Prisons,IRCs,STC) and Patient Transport ServicesCompletion of month end process, full review of costs, calculating and control of prepayments, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations in a timely and accurate basisProduction of full management reporting pack for each contract which includes full P&L, actual vs forecast and budget, variance analysis and cost reviews to support the Operations Teams and Business PartnerWorking closely with the Operational Managers to drive the monthly forecasting process for their contract; maintaining transparency and accuracy of informationIdentify opportunity areas for Finance process improvement, driving efficiency into the delivery of finance activities within the businessAnnual production of budgets Show less

London, United Kingdom

Accounts Payable Manager overseeing a team of 3. Responsible for Group wide cost control, posting prepayments, accruals, balance sheet reconciliation, fixed assets, month end P&L reporting for all support functions, variance analysis.Management of group wide costs ensuring costs are paid and allocated correctly and control of monthly cost base to ensure correct accounting across the group.Monthly review of group wide costs and accrualsControl of group wide Fixed Asset Registers… Show more Accounts Payable Manager overseeing a team of 3. Responsible for Group wide cost control, posting prepayments, accruals, balance sheet reconciliation, fixed assets, month end P&L reporting for all support functions, variance analysis.Management of group wide costs ensuring costs are paid and allocated correctly and control of monthly cost base to ensure correct accounting across the group.Monthly review of group wide costs and accrualsControl of group wide Fixed Asset Registers Control of group wide prepaymentsBalance sheet reconciliations for all accounts under my control together with salary control accountsManagement and distribution of Support departments monthly cost reports together with regular meetings with department heads to discuss costs and budget reviewsPosting of payrolls for UK, US, Norway, Singapore and Hong KongMulti-currency environment dealing with costs for UK, Germany, Norway, US, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai Show less

London, United Kingdom

Group Management Accountant responsible for complete month end close process. Posting payroll, prepayments, accruals, month end P&L and balance sheet reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, fixed assets, calculation and presentation of broker bonuses, Monthly and quarterly reporting requirements undertaken of FSA, VAT and Corporation Tax. Production of consolidated P&L and balance sheet of 9 group companies.

London, United Kingdom