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In this role, I conduct carbon accounting for SME clients, ensuring the precise measurement of their emissions and delivering comprehensive carbon footprint reports. As a sustainability consultant, I enhance our consulting services by integrating the latest industry methodologies and adhering to evolving compliance standards. Additionally, I foster strong client relationships by consistently providing high-quality and reliable environmental reporting.The achievements for this role include:* Guided clients towards sustainable practices by developing and rolling out tailored carbon reduction strategies.* Achieved verification of Carbon Neutrality for clients, demonstrating their dedication to reducing environmental impact.* Enabled informed decision-making and strategic planning for carbon management by measuring and reporting carbon emissions for SME clients.

London, England, United Kingdom

During this role, I administered a dynamic company formation agency and a chartered accountancy practice, ensuring smooth client and staff management. I took the lead in overseeing financial operations and spearheaded the transition to cloud-based systems during the COVID-19 pandemic, enhancing operational efficiency.As a dual operations head, I managed both the company formations agency and the chartered accountancy practice, serving approximately 1.5K and 800 active clients, respectively. I diligently monitored the incorporation of offshore and UK limited companies for a diverse client base that included accounting firms, solicitors, tax advisors, and high-net-worth individuals, ensuring strict compliance with HM Revenue & Customs regulations.I directed a team of two chartered accountants and two semi-qualified accountants, fostering collaboration and maintaining high standards of service delivery.My highlights for this position were:* Achieved close to 100% growth in the company's revenue and EBITDA during my tenure.* Built and promoted a culture of innovation, leading the organisation through a significant digital transformation.* Grew the company owned by my father-in-law, established in 1978, and opted for the exit package due to its sale in 2022.* Led the process of downsizing by laying off four staff members during the pandemic, resulting in optimal revenue and significant cost reductions.* Revitalised an outdated business model by introducing modern procedures, IT systems, and service offerings, transitioning the firm into the 21st century.* Established the chartered accountancy practice in 2012, ensuring its compliance with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

London, England, United Kingdom

As part of my role, I formulated custom financial models and developed innovative accounting solutions for clients in the construction, publishing, and fund management industries. I carefully analysed complex financial data to provide actionable insights, enabling clients to make informed decisions. Here, I optimised client business strategies by designing tailored financial analysis tools, helping them achieve more effective budget management and accurate financial forecasting.A small selection of the highlights for this role included:* Streamlined financial reporting by conceptualising a user-friendly Excel-based accounting system that generated P&L, Balance Sheets, Cash-flows, data analysis, and KPI reports, allowing non-finance staff to easily manage financial tasks.* Enabled efficient global financial analysis by creating a custom data system that interrogated complex financial data across 36+ countries, delivering KPI reports in any currency and time period for a multinational environmental consultancy.* Drove integration of the financial system of a newly acquired company into a more advanced system that enabled a smooth transition and alignment with the buyer's operations in the construction sector.My additional experience details included:▹ Group Financial Controller, Tacoma Commercial Development ▹ Group Finance Controller (Promotion from Property Trust Manager & Property Fund Investment Portfolio Manager), Pam Golding Properties▹ Senior Property Portfolio Accountant, Trafalgar Property Management▹ Property Portfolio Accountant, Chartermark Property Management

B.Comm Hons, Financial Planning & Portfolio Management

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Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Economics; Accounting;