Experience

White Spider Climbing

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Responsible for the merge of membership of two sites after the purchase of a competitive climbing wall. Assisting with the management of the merge of process for the acquired company into a structure the current management are familiar with.Change management amongst the staff after a process review for best practice across 5 sites.Responsible for staff training to familiarise staff with the new operating system after becoming well versed on the updated system for the two new sites.Streamline the membership process for the two new sites and update the membership pricing across the group (5 sites).Manage and oversee the completion of the membership pricing updates across two platforms for 5 sites.Train a membership manager on 5 sites membership process and nuances.Responsible for twice monthly supplier payments across 6 sites, and 4 legal entities.Sales reconciliations and reporting and invoicing and credit control for 6 sites, across 4 legal entities.Process review and improvementsCost analysis Assistance with payroll for 4 legal entities (6 sites).Liaising with the bookkeeper and ensuring data process is accurate.Operation system audits to ensure accuracy of the data and CRM.Work closely with the Group Centre Manager, providing support and assistance where necessary. Show less

• Office Administrator

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Responsible for the management and reconciliation of online payments - principally direct debit memberships.General accounting duties managing cash floats, banking, invoicing, credit control.Process and Database Audits.General Admin duties for the Senior Management Team, including organising meetings; preparing letters, presentations and reports; attending management meetings and keeping minutes.



Ready Steady Go Kids UK Ltd

• United Kingdom

• Director; Sports Coach and Franchise Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Feb 2019

  I am an entrepreneur and when I spotted a gap in the market I became the Master Franchisee of Ready Steady Go Kids for the UK and Ireland. Ready Steady Go Kids is a multi-sport and exercise programme for children aged 2 - 7 years. I am on a mission to grow the Ready Steady Go Kids brand throughout the UK, and am actively seeking individuals to join our expanding Franchise Network. We provide full training as well as on-going business support. We are recruiting a team of franchisees who we can support and who can support each other grow their businesses and the Ready Steady Go Kids brand, to provide the lifestyle they wish to have. I love my job and the flexibility it allows me to have with my family and I wish to provide that for others. I am continually gaining experience in the following areas: - Franchising - Franchisee Development - Marketing strategies: national and local area marketing - Business launch & business start-up including infrastructure to support a call centre and office whilst ensuring all services are cost-effective and within budget - Brand management and brand awareness strategies - Budgeting and costing skills I am responsible for: - Business plan reviews - Call centre management - Budgets - Direct and on-line sales strategies - Social media management - Improvements to the Ready Steady Go Kids multi-sports programme - Recruitment of and training coaches - Recruitment of, training and support of Franchisees - Franchisee development I actively seek to continually develop myself and increase my knowledge in the kids health and sports arena, as well as in business. Show less



Home House

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Financial Controller

  • Oct 2008 - Oct 2012

  October 2008 - October 2010 (Financial Controller) Responsible for the management of the daily accounting and production of the monthly management accounts and monthly management reports. October 2010 - June 2011 Covered the Finance Director's role, responsible for the full accounts function, production of the weekly forecasts, monthly management accounts, quarterly board packs and reforecasts. June 2011 - October 2011 Senior Financial Controller October 2011 - October 2012 Senior Financial Controller (on maternity leave) Show less



The Economist

• United Kingdom
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Group Accountant

  • Oct 2007 - Oct 2008

  Group Consilidations on the monthly P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - this entailed updating historical and budget comparatives and liaising with the UK and USA offices to ensure timeous deliver of each company's monthly information to allow for consolidation within deadlines. I was responsible for the production of the monthly debtors report along with commentary. Assisting with Budget and Forecast Consolidations. Assisted with the preparation for Audit at year end. Group Consilidations on the monthly P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - this entailed updating historical and budget comparatives and liaising with the UK and USA offices to ensure timeous deliver of each company's monthly information to allow for consolidation within deadlines. I was responsible for the production of the monthly debtors report along with commentary. Assisting with Budget and Forecast Consolidations. Assisted with the preparation for Audit at year end.



Mark Birley Associates

• Accounts Manager

  • Sep 2004 - Sep 2007

  Commenced employment as an Accounts Assistant with the following duties for two private members clubs: Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliations Payroll In 2006 I took on the role of Management Accountant for two clubs where I completed the accounts to trial balance analysis, but did not complete commentary. August 2006 I took on the role of Accounts Manager to manage the outsourcing of the accounts function for all 4 clubs including the production of the management accounts. I was also responsible for 2 members of staff. My primary function was to ensure the smooth running of the information flow between the clubs and the outsourcing company and to review the management accounts at the end of every month. Show less



London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounts Clerk

  • Jul 2004 - Sep 2004

  Appointed on an interim basis as maternity cover to maintain the purchase ledger. Responsible for posting of under £100 invoices, getting authorisation for over £100. Appointed on an interim basis as maternity cover to maintain the purchase ledger. Responsible for posting of under £100 invoices, getting authorisation for over £100.



Joubert & Reynolds Transport

• South Africa

• Accounts

  • 2002 - 2004

  A transport company based in South Africa, transported timber and creosote across South Africa and into Africa. Expanded into coal transport on the mines. Appointed to manage the accounts of this heavy-duty transport company. Responsible for debtors/creditors accounts, bank reconciliation and invoicing. Handled SARS & union payments, salaries & all HR matters including disciplinary matters. Dealt with any issues as they arose during the course of daily business. Reported to the director/owner of the company on performance and progress. Show less