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Weston Super Mare

Bristol, United Kingdom

My role and responsibilities for this position were the same as my previous service charge consultant position.In addition, I was also involved in:Key account management of clients and ensuring their needs were fully understood and that effective reporting was established and maintained.Seeking out new opportunities through new client acquisition including pre-contract negotiations and set up and go live once a new client signed up to our services.

Bristol, United Kingdom

I was a member of the Senior Leadership Team at this new University Technical College (UTC) and I had responsibility for all aspects of the finance, facilities and IT.Finances involved the production of annual budgets and monthly and annual management accounts and exploring variances, but also liaising with all stakeholders internal and external for statutory reporting and returns to bodies such as the EFA and HMRC. Payroll management, establishing banking resources and production of all relevant policies and procedures, in line with EFA and other statutory requirements.Facilities involved the finalisation of the fit out of the new build academy building and snagging with the construction company where required. I was also responsible for the management of the on-site facilities team and of the external companies used for cleaning and M&E maintenance.IT required the establishment of a working whole school network and fitting out the hardware/software as needed in teaching and other spaces, through management of our 3rd party service provider.

Bristol, United Kingdom

My role was to manage the office and administration functions including IT to ensure smooth and effective use of resources. This role included management of the administration support team and that also of university placement students. Key projects undertaken while in this role were:• The rationalisation of all printing and scanning resources• The creation and management of a structured IT software and equipment policy• The introduction of “Teamseer” to manage holidays and absenceThese projects enabled us to streamline equipment and consumables leading to improved hardware and software resilience and more efficient human resource planning management.The largest project was however the creation of a bespoke management information system to manage our clients service charge and lease information to effectively manage costs across client portfolios and to also aid in the production of annual industry research papers.

Bristol, United Kingdom

My role was representing clients in service charge disputes in both retail and commercial property and identifying cost saving opportunities whilst maintaining or enhancing service provision in all areas of estates management for our clients. This would involve:• Reviewing service charge budgets and reconciliations and identifying issues for challenge• Entering negotiations with Landlords and their agents to reach settlements to identified issues• Forensic accounting reviews of historic accounts and unreconciled budgets• Advising clients on property occupancy costs and strategies to consider and budget projections• Liaising with other colleagues in other parts of the business to ensure client needs are fully satisfied• Detailed review and analysis of property leases and advising on new lease clausesIn addition, I designed and managed an initial instructions database, to manage workflow and the progress of instructions from start to finish.

Gloucester, United Kingdom

My role was the management and development a team of 7 systems controllers providing 24/7 on site cover for all departments and a multi-client semi-automated national distribution centre. I was acting Systems Manager from June 2004 to November 2005.Over and above the management of the team I was the site specialist in system change and implementation projects from not only short-term ones of a few weeks duration, through to one client project that lasted 2 years from inception to go live and post go live support and snagging.

Gloucester, United Kingdom

My role was that of Accountant, supporting the Dealership Accountant, at this Ford & Iveco main dealership with an annual turnover of circa £50 million.My principle responsibilities were in respect of the management of all vehicle ledger accounts (Purchase, Sales & Nominal) including credit control for all vehicle sales and management of consignment and bought vehicle stock.In addition, I was responsible for assisting in overall site monthly management accounts production and budget setting and variance analysis.

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Accounts junior with responsibility for assistance in, and then as I progressed, taking a lead in, the production of accounts for clients from sole traders, and partnerships through to limited company statutory accounts including planning of and executing all required audit work.In addition, I undertook book-keeping and management accounting roles for clients that encompassed areas such as VAT/PAYE statutory returns, payroll services, companies house returns and other ad hoc projects when required.

Bachelor’S Degree, Accounting

Accounting degree linked with CIMA and by graduation will have completed the Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting of CIMA.

Management Accounting, Diploma And Advanced Diploma

Currently studying both Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels as part of a linked degree course at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.

Cima Accredited Sage Higher Certificate (Level 5), Sage 50 Accounts Professional, Pass

The course comprises two extended units that cover advanced knowledge of accounting software, including: Final accounts for sole traders.

Aat Nvq, Accounting (Accounting Practice), Level 4

Day release study for Intermediate and Final levels of AAT

Gce O Level'S, Gcse'S And Gce A Level'S, Grammar School

A Level - Geography and Geology GCSE - Physics, French, Geography, Geology, Chemistry and CDT O Level - Mathematics and English Language