James Stanton Email & Phone Number

Reading, United Kingdom

Hammersmith

• Complete ownership of the Concession Accounts function• Ensuring all Concession Self-Billing tax invoices are prepared to tight deadlines (within 3 days of fiscal month end)• Overseeing payment to c350 Concession Departments on a monthly basis (c£100 mil per month)• Preparing reports tracking financial performance of concessions against targets for budget holders & directors• Input of financial postings to Concession vendor accounts• Reconciliation of processed work by… Show more • Complete ownership of the Concession Accounts function• Ensuring all Concession Self-Billing tax invoices are prepared to tight deadlines (within 3 days of fiscal month end)• Overseeing payment to c350 Concession Departments on a monthly basis (c£100 mil per month)• Preparing reports tracking financial performance of concessions against targets for budget holders & directors• Input of financial postings to Concession vendor accounts• Reconciliation of processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to vendor balances.• Reconciliation of Concession Balance Sheet and Provision accounts each fiscal month• Supervision of Concession Databases to ensure billing information is up to date Show less

Hammersmith

• Analysis of all Indirect Costs associated with specific areas producing spend results each fiscal month against budget and reporting as to any expenditure outside of set budgets.• Providing comprehensive financial reports & analysis on a weekly, periodic & quarterly basis with budget holders & the Financial Director • Providing strategic support & insight into P&L re-forecasts, using financial analysis to identify & address performance gaps & opportunities then recommend action plans… Show more • Analysis of all Indirect Costs associated with specific areas producing spend results each fiscal month against budget and reporting as to any expenditure outside of set budgets.• Providing comprehensive financial reports & analysis on a weekly, periodic & quarterly basis with budget holders & the Financial Director • Providing strategic support & insight into P&L re-forecasts, using financial analysis to identify & address performance gaps & opportunities then recommend action plans to realise these• Providing business critical analysis and decision support to drive profitable performance• Financial involvement & support with business planning through leading or participating in ad hoc projects or reviews• Assessing key business processes & risks, streamlining these if required & alleviating risks• Working with budget owners & their reports to develop budgets & forecasts in the context of strategic and operating plan goals.• Conducting financial postings when required (accruals, prepayments, allocations & adjustments)• Reconciliation of numerous balance sheet & provision accounts Show less

Knightsbridge

• Same as Receivables Manager duties below but with the inclusion of:• Overseeing the Concession Accounts function managing the new Concession Accountant• Ensuring all Concession Self-Billing tax invoices are prepared to tight deadlines (within 4 days of fiscal month end)• Overseeing payment to all Concession Departments on a monthly basis (over 250 depts)

Knightsbridge

• Managing the credit control function leading a small team• Raising invoices & reconciling to budgets / targets• Chasing payment of invoices when due• Liaising with Debt Collector Agencies if required• Managing the maintenance of invoicing schedules• Conducting reviews of debtors at board level on a monthly basis

Knightsbridge

• Input of financial postings to Concession vendor accounts• Assist in the preparation of Self-Billing Tax Invoices for Concession Departments• Assist with the reconciliation of Concession accounts to General Ledger each fiscal month• Provide cover for Bank Reconciliation Manager when absent which included:• Downloading bank statements from Natwest’s online Banking System - Bankline• Advising departments when customer deposits had been received• Reconciliation of weekly… Show more • Input of financial postings to Concession vendor accounts• Assist in the preparation of Self-Billing Tax Invoices for Concession Departments• Assist with the reconciliation of Concession accounts to General Ledger each fiscal month• Provide cover for Bank Reconciliation Manager when absent which included:• Downloading bank statements from Natwest’s online Banking System - Bankline• Advising departments when customer deposits had been received• Reconciliation of weekly Cheque Run Show less

Knightsbridge

• Opening & Closing Bank Accounts• Assisting in customer queries & bank account amendments• Preparation of internal bank transfers & external CHAPS, BACS & foreign money transfers• Roll-Over of customer fixed term deposits• Cheque & Direct Debit returns

Knightsbridge

• Carrying out Start & End-of-Day procedures on the banking system (Bankmaster)• Compiling daily liquidity information for use by senior staff• Inputting of all manual entries including CHAPS, BACS & foreign money transfers• Creation of customer Debit Cards & Cheque Books• Counter duties including foreign money exchange, cheque encashment & VISA cash advances• Supervisory level of Head Cashier running a team of 5 on a weekend basis

3 A Level Grades Achieved (B-C)

9 Gcse Grades Achieved (A-C)