Ian Smith Email & Phone Number

Leicester, United Kingdom

Part of the management team and have an input into all relevant management decisions including overseeing the running of the HO accounts department.Maintain the integrity of all accounting ledgers (nominal / sales / purchase) and systems. Ensure Reconcile Nominal Controls are carried out on quarterly basis. Produce Monthly Accounts Assessments/Quarterly Management Accounts and Year End Management Accounts plus the usual supporting schedules/reconciliations including an extended TB & a detailed schedule of management adjustmentsProduce Year End Accounts for audit & consolidation plus all the usual supporting schedules including corporation tax computationsReconcile Year End Accounts for Audit to Year End Management Accounts.Assist with the production of Annual Budgets for all branches locationsOverview of monthly bank reconciliations and cash flow report.Overview of Quarterly VAT ReturnsOversee Monthly payroll plus all associated administration including monthly reconciled payments to HMRC, reconciled year end returns / P11Ds.Collate customer annual rebate accrualsCollate & monitor supplier rebate / support claimsActive involvement with supplier negotiations particularly regarding prompt settlementsPrepare paperwork for Insurance Claims (vehicle / property / liability), progress the claims & negotiate settlement.Liaison with audit & banking contactsNegotiating best utility rates for all sites.Liaison on stakeholder/NEST pension schemes.

Desford

Wayne Fuel Management (Turnover £6 million), part of Wayne Fueling Systems providing forecourt solutions to over 5000 petrol stations. Key ResponsibilitiesFull production of monthly management accounts covering P&L, balance sheet, cash-flow and provision of accurate management accounts and associated reports to GroupMain Duties• Full monthly reconciliation and management of all balance sheet captions• Stock and Work in Progress measurement and reporting• Quarterly VAT returns and VAT compliance• Completion of monthly PAYE and CIS returns• Assist with the annual budget• Key cash management and controlKey Achievements• Support and drive elements of the Sage 50 to Sage 200 finance system upgrade project including interaction with the job costing system (SAM) • Create new Financial reports for the business using A La Carte reporting tool• Create a new forecasting tool for the Sales department to be used for flash reporting at month-end

Leicester

Preparation of over 10 P&L accounts for two companies. Preparation of financial information for site reports and balance sheet control account reconciliations.Main Duties• Completing quarterly VAT returns and experience of supervising staff.• Adhoc systems role working with IT to maintain security status• Preparing budgets on annual basis • Involved in several site audits and company level audit• Part systems accountant dealing with Serco IT on all system issues.

Leicester, United Kingdom