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London, United Kingdom

This role presented a lot of challenges and gave me exposure to new areas, helping me to consider the wider business impacts of decisions made within the accounts function.I learned much in the way of change management as a result of several considerable organisational, process and management changes.Some of the things I most enjoyed included:Creating a dashboard that let me monitor and communicate my team's performance in a way that's clear and effective.Initiating and supporting the transfer of the budget production process to my team from the property management department; including standardising budget presentation, aligning cost categories and improving records that justify budget values for future reference.Putting together a financial modelling template to forecast multiple reserve fund positions over a 50 year period taking predicted capital expenditure into account.

Luton, United Kingdom

My time at FirstPort's Bespoke area of business was invaluable. I got to be part of a great working environment, work with a fantastic team and collaborate with some of the best property managers in the industry.I was responsible for guiding a team of finance analysts and supporting the business support manager to clear any historic accounting issues, improve the usability of accounting reports for end users, build and sustain better client relationships, improve service provisions through training, exploit opportunities to improve processes and market our achievements to win new business.Sometimes the role brought with it some unexpected surprises like having to step in at the last minute to cover for a manager in presenting to a key client as part of a substantial new business pitch; an exhilarating and successful experience.During my time here, I got to establish my skills at analysing and interpreting large sets of financial information, untangling issues that went back several years.

Watford, United Kingdom

Working for a small start up was an exciting time. Having the freedom to make changes that will significantly impact a business and having to work entirely from your own initiative are situations that create an excellent environment for personal growth.Some successes include:Moving the company away from a paper-based receipt system by introducing a self-designed Excel based accounting system. This then captured all financial information, produced invoices, allowed for management reports and vat returns.Moving away from a manual booking system to a cloud based calendar booking system that could be updated anywhere at any time.Putting together an online marketing and sales strategy by creating eBay and Amazon sales channels and using the Magento website platform to manage website, eBay and Amazon sales combined. Creating and monitoring several Google AdWords campaigns.

Luton, United Kingdom

My time at Peverel helped me build a fantastic professional network of people that are still pivotal in my career. The team found a way to integrate a great social environment into the workplace that benefited everyone.The training and guidance I received here that initiated me into the world of accounting within part of the property sector was second to none.Some of my memorable successes stem from recognition of my skills by the head of department. This included:Being seconded to another department specialising in large, complex property developments and key clients.Being given the opportunity to take part in an externally contracted project to analyse and interpret financial risk across the entire property development portfolio. I then assisted in communicating change to high-level decision makers and reconstructing the overall risk schedule.

London, United Kingdom

Utilised skills working with Microsoft Excel to analyse and summarise thousands of financial records in a way that is clear and useful.Achieved good communication and rapport with clients, often visiting their premises and keeping them well informed of their finances and any other issues.Attained a high level of comfort in verbal and written communication with government bodies, including HMRC, Companies House and the Charities Commission.Produced and submitted VAT returns, CIS returns, companies annual returns, dormant accounts and other statutory forms.Developed trial balances, control accounts, profit and loss statements and balance sheets.Strengthened knowledge in related fields including VAT, Income Tax, CIS, PAYE, National Insurance, bookkeeping, tax planning and general accounting.Achieved substantial working proficiency in IRIS accounts production software, Sage 50, Sage payroll, Qtac payroll and Toyota’s V8 management information software.Assisted in exercises including credit control, purchasing, marketing and general administration.

Shanghai

Entered new environment in a foreign organisation and respected all cultural differences and local business culture.Created weekly PowerPoint presentations to communicate project objectives, milestones, setbacks and achievements at progress meetings.Collaborated with team members to create future project concepts, design possible communications material and strategic implementation plans.Developed a new set of foreign contacts, industry related, media and otherwise and liaised to maintain professional relationships.Maintained action plans to reflect current task status, schedule future project initiation and map out deliverables whilst monitoring critical tasks.Presented new project ideas to company directors to gain top-level approval.Consulted with operations, finance, business development and general managers to clarify, confirm and maintain project feasibility and alignment with business objectives.Ensured that project deliverables had been delegated or outsourced to the correct team member within the project team and ensured that work was scheduled productively taking into account priorities of the project and priorities of the team members other respective departmental duties.

Hertfordshire

Established rapport with clients and listened to their needs, their budget and time constraints before advising them appropriately based on experience. This contributed to recognitions of service from corporate customers.Reported daily progress to the company director.Joined industry trade events and built professional relationships with suppliers. These then translated into cost savings from 10% upwards on supplies.Developed and maintained relationships with external consultant teams that provided expertise during project work. These teams could then be effectively utilised later on.Implemented creative map techniques to effectively organise tasks from granular to big picture and stay focused on priority work.Directed a team to conceptualise a system that integrated a supplier’s database within the company’s e-commerce store. Pitched to the supplier’s CEO, who then accepted it.Launched a team effort to design, create and market an e-commerce store that provided the company with an online presence and increased customer flow by over 50%.Managed a team to re-brand the company and target a wider market. This has had a marked increase in profitability and has contributed to a larger customer base.

Wembley

Coordinated the operations within a small retail unit including managing and accounting for inventory and cash, managing the assembly and provision of food and beverages to customers, providing high level customer service, offering support to team members and liaising with mid to top-level management.

Acca, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Grenoble Graduate School of Business Investment Society, LSBF Leadership Society

Ba, Business Studies

A Levels Qualifications, Business, Computer Science, Physics And Chemistry

Gcse'S A, C