I take the lead on managing and controlling all aspects of the site’s financial affairs, reporting directly to the Regional Finance Leader and Head of Business, providing departmental managers with an accurate and informative service. Managing a team of 5 in the Finance and Administration department, responsibilities cover a wide range such as: • Preparing and maintaining monthly accounts to audit level• Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation• Profit and loss verification to ensure integrity• End of year returns and quarterly VAT returns• Ensuring Sales Executives are FCA compliant• Weekly profit forecasting and variance analysis• Maximising cash flow and return on capital• Monthly gross pay submission• Maintain cost saving log; identifying and driving areas of additional saving• Dealership contract management

Reporting to the Regional Group Financial Controller, I was responsible for Ford Yorkshire covering 4 Locations and a Commercial/Fleet Operation. Benfield Motors were acquired by Lookers PLC in September 2015.I held overall responsibility for overseeing accounts and balance sheet for all branches within the area including review of banking, purchase ledger and sales ledger. Providing input into wide ranging operational reviews, I managed a team of 5 Accountants and an Assistant. Key tasks included: • Managing cashflow and working capital, responsible for the Central Location Balance sheet and closure of Vehicle Stock Book, Purchase, Sales and Nominal Ledgers.• Intercompany reconciliation• Reconciliation of divisional control accounts and submission of manufacturer composite. • Quarterly VAT returns • Management of all vehicle stocks to maximise dealer profitability; maintaining brand standards. • Financial and Statistical reporting using company’s “Benfo” System• Deal file review and branch audits

DM Keith Limited is the UK’s largest retailer of the Skoda brand. Skoda and Seat are part of the VW Group.After DM Keith’s acquisition of Martyn Beever Limited in June 2010, I remained as Dealership Accountant for DM Keith Limited York, then in January 2011, I moved to the Leeds Head Office and took on the role of Group Accountant, reporting directly to the Finance Director. In addition to my previous responsibilities, I now manage the following: • Production of monthly management accounts for 5 dealerships• Submission of monthly manufacturer composite for all dealerships• Maintain and improve functionality of core DMS system (Peak Motorline)• Monthly reconciliation of all stock/debtor/creditor control accounts• Calculation of employee benefits for P11D• Group Balance Sheet verification• Intercompany reconciliation• Assist with preparation of statutory accounts for external audit for all dealerships• Provide support and training to staff within various DM Keith departmentsPrior to DM Keith's acquisition, I reported directly to the Director, Martyn Beever, holding decision making authority for all business issues in his absence. Solely responsible for all financial aspects of the business and producing financial information.

Evans Halshaw is a division of the largest motor retailer in the UK, part of the Pendragon Group. Responsibilities: • Manage and control all aspects of financial affairs• Maximise cash flow and return on capital• Provide department leaders with an informative service• Prepare and maintain accounts to audit level• Submit half and full year returns and quarterly VAT returns• Manage the accounts and administration function• All other duties as detailed in previous Dealership Accountant role• Manage a team of 6 employees

Managing a team of 4 employees in the accounts and administration department. Responsible for monthly accounts / annual budget preparation, and review of financial matters with senior management. June 2002 – December 2003ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANTDixon Rover (Selby)