Worked to support Finance Director during period of absence, presently assisting with implementation of new ERP system.

Upgrade of accounting system from Sage to Navision ERPOpen remediation subsidiary in BelfastTelecoms upgrade enhancing sales order captureStreamlining of production processes and workshop expansionRecruitment of operational and administrative personnel and team Quality control & process improvements

Manage finance department of Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Limited during construction phase of PFI project. Stakeholder information on £400m construction with a progressive project income stream of £3.8b over 25 year project term.Monthly Board reporting and periodic presentations to Senior Lender Syndicate in the City.First point contact with all financial advisers, auditors, HMRC etc.

Development of Group Accounting and support structure to accommodate expanding group of companies providing solutions for waste management from collection to final recovery and disposal.Greater Manchester Waste (Manchester Collections)Limited and Greater Manchester Waste (Stockport Collections)Limited were not for profit joint ventures handling domestic waste kerbside collection for domestic and trade waste.Change management from outward to inward facing organisation to prepare for PFI… Show more Development of Group Accounting and support structure to accommodate expanding group of companies providing solutions for waste management from collection to final recovery and disposal.Greater Manchester Waste (Manchester Collections)Limited and Greater Manchester Waste (Stockport Collections)Limited were not for profit joint ventures handling domestic waste kerbside collection for domestic and trade waste.Change management from outward to inward facing organisation to prepare for PFI bids. Show less

Further strengthening of financial reporting environment with the introduction of Navision (Microsoft Dynamics) software and major upgrade to revenue capture systems across multiple sites.Restructure of finance team.SSAP 21 accounting for finance leased asset and operating leased fleet.

Temporary role with the task of improving Period and Year End reporting timetables and accuracy.

Refined accounting practices to allow presentation of accurate financial information to management team.Profit analysis to provide Parent Company with gross margin information

Introduction of accruals based accounting system into a Home Office facility to Government requirements. (Two year assignment completed well within timetable).

Move from presentation of quarterly financial management information to strict monthly accounting timetable.Introduction of new accounting software allowing enhanced reporting and improved control.Financial management of stockholding and distribution function from an out-sourced facility to in house facility.Liaison with suppliers to allow for electronic import of high volume invoices to reduce processing costs and improve information flow. Develop spreadsheet presentation of… Show more Move from presentation of quarterly financial management information to strict monthly accounting timetable.Introduction of new accounting software allowing enhanced reporting and improved control.Financial management of stockholding and distribution function from an out-sourced facility to in house facility.Liaison with suppliers to allow for electronic import of high volume invoices to reduce processing costs and improve information flow. Develop spreadsheet presentation of employee P11d submission reducing processing cost for company and Inland Revenue.Liaison with Internal Audit function (Stocktake).Revision of staff expense reimbursement system to allow processing through payroll and reduction in processing costs. Show less

Provision of management accounting information to the Boards of two Regional Companies each turning over £80mPreparation of Retail and Overhead budgets for 200 licensed managed premises.

Trainee role gaining experience in all aspects of accounting including nominal purchase and sales ledgers, payroll, cashiers and management accounting.