I headed up the team containing Payables and Receivables, Banking and Asset Accounting functions in the Financial Shared Service Centre, based in Glenrothes, which provided support for our sites in the United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:> Providing support and supervision for the Receivables and Payables teams> Creating invoice backing data for c.17 blue-chip customers> Raising sales invoices c. 225 per… Show more I headed up the team containing Payables and Receivables, Banking and Asset Accounting functions in the Financial Shared Service Centre, based in Glenrothes, which provided support for our sites in the United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:> Providing support and supervision for the Receivables and Payables teams> Creating invoice backing data for c.17 blue-chip customers> Raising sales invoices c. 225 per month> Credit control> Monthly reporting> Processing of supplier invoices> Payments> Liaising with vendors, customers and internal colleagues> Process improvement implementation Show less

In this expansive role, my main tasks included, but were not limited to:- the supervision of a team of 5 Accounts Assistants with responsibility for all transactional activities for 5 companies within The Cruden Group;- preparation and submission of monthly VAT, CIS and PAYE returns- overseeing preparation of Month End processes- raising of sales invoices and applications for payment to external customers and clients- weekly monitoring of Aged Debtors and Creditors… Show more In this expansive role, my main tasks included, but were not limited to:- the supervision of a team of 5 Accounts Assistants with responsibility for all transactional activities for 5 companies within The Cruden Group;- preparation and submission of monthly VAT, CIS and PAYE returns- overseeing preparation of Month End processes- raising of sales invoices and applications for payment to external customers and clients- weekly monitoring of Aged Debtors and Creditors reports- providing weekly reports for key cash flow information- checking and signing off payments to vendors and subcontractors- assisting with preparation of weekly payroll- overseeing monthly self-audit of all filing, scanning and journal entries- covering duties of Accounts Assistants during periods of absence Show less

I managed a team of 2 Team Leaders and 7 Accounts Assistants, with responsibility for matching c.8,000 supplier invoices per month. The Invoice Matching Team works alongside the Purchase Ledger Team, within a sizeable P2P Department, based at the Menzies Distribution Head Office at Edinburgh Park.In addition to my people management role, which included recruitment, training and development, I also had responsibility for many of the Month End tasks, such as GRNI Balance Sheet… Show more I managed a team of 2 Team Leaders and 7 Accounts Assistants, with responsibility for matching c.8,000 supplier invoices per month. The Invoice Matching Team works alongside the Purchase Ledger Team, within a sizeable P2P Department, based at the Menzies Distribution Head Office at Edinburgh Park.In addition to my people management role, which included recruitment, training and development, I also had responsibility for many of the Month End tasks, such as GRNI Balance Sheet reconciliations, Supplier Statement reconciliations for our major suppliers, updating KPIs, evaluating business improvement opportunities and processes, and assisting the P2P Finance Manager and other senior Finance Managers.Within the role, I was also keen to encourage an environment where the team could realise their potential through cross-skilling and up-skilling. I led the implementation of a people-centred learning programme, with a view to offering learning and development opportunities for people within my team.I worked closely with the Accounts Payable Association to help them develop their organisation and qualifications. Two members of my team successfully completed the AP Technician qualifications. Show less

I managed a team of accounts payable and accounts receivables specialists, within the European Head Office of a multi-national financial services and retail business.During my time with the business I introduced a number of service improvement changes, which enabled the team and the wider business to provide a better level of service to customers and suppliers alike.As part of my own roles and responsibilities, my daily duties included ongoing service improvement, cash-flow… Show more I managed a team of accounts payable and accounts receivables specialists, within the European Head Office of a multi-national financial services and retail business.During my time with the business I introduced a number of service improvement changes, which enabled the team and the wider business to provide a better level of service to customers and suppliers alike.As part of my own roles and responsibilities, my daily duties included ongoing service improvement, cash-flow management, making payments via electronic banking, people and process management, as well as liaising with other departments within the business. Show less

Worked on the FCBC Joint Venture on the Queensferry Crossing project as a key member of the Accounts Payable team, with responsibility for paying subcontractors and suppliers of plant, materials and utilities.● Ensuring that plant orders were kept up-to-date, to allow GRNs and invoices to be matched● Liaison between various site teams and Procurement Department to ensure that Purchase Orders were correct.● Fielding telephone and email enquiries from external and internal… Show more Worked on the FCBC Joint Venture on the Queensferry Crossing project as a key member of the Accounts Payable team, with responsibility for paying subcontractors and suppliers of plant, materials and utilities.● Ensuring that plant orders were kept up-to-date, to allow GRNs and invoices to be matched● Liaison between various site teams and Procurement Department to ensure that Purchase Orders were correct.● Fielding telephone and email enquiries from external and internal customers● Sole responsibility for design and development of spreadsheet solutions to help meet complex internal reporting requirements for the project Show less

Conceived the idea of a spreadsheet-based template for claiming expenses, which provides a significant cost and time-saving benefit to the Business, also facilitating data capture for statutory reporting requirements on VAT, Carbon Reduction and taxable benefits. The template has been endorsed by all BB Group Companies within the construction and civil engineering divisions of the UK.Completely overhauled the procedures for claiming staff expenses, as well as the administration of Site… Show more Conceived the idea of a spreadsheet-based template for claiming expenses, which provides a significant cost and time-saving benefit to the Business, also facilitating data capture for statutory reporting requirements on VAT, Carbon Reduction and taxable benefits. The template has been endorsed by all BB Group Companies within the construction and civil engineering divisions of the UK.Completely overhauled the procedures for claiming staff expenses, as well as the administration of Site Petty Cash, and VISA Purchasing Cards.Overseeing the Expenses Team for a period of 7 years, during which time the levels of both workload and productivity, with around 40,000 claims being processed per annum, and 95% of these achieving Service Level Agreement targets.The creation of a Site Contacts List database, which details all projects, key staff, contact details, as well as embedded examples of Authorised Signatories for each project. Became Chair of the in-house Staff Association within two years of becoming a Staff Representative, and was able to negotiate benefits for members, such as regular private medicals, 5-yearly Long Service Awards, additional Annual Leave, and payment for First Aiders and Fire Wardens.Was also heavily involved in negotiating satisfactory redundancy packages on behalf of members during company restructure and relocation process in 2011. Show less