Experience

Parfetts / Go Local

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Apr 2022 - Present



CHESHIRE RETAIL (NW) LTD

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

  Reporting to the owner I was employed as the Number 1 in Finance, administering all financial duties for the three business under my remit. I created, implemented, and improved the finance function and provided strategic direction from a finance viewpoint by introduction of future-focussed reports like cash flows, forecasting and due diligence on potential store purchases. I had full control of finance function of three companies under the owner’s shareholding: Cheshire Retail (NW) Limited Innavision Group Limited – a property company Cheshire Property Services Limited – a property company Show less



DataLase Ltd.

• United Kingdom
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Sep 2020 - May 2021

  Employed as the Number 1 in Finance I administered all financial duties for the business, improved the finance function and provided strategic direction from a finance viewpoint. My responsibilities included the full control of finance function with three direct reports. Moving from JGAAP reporting to UKGAAP, I created and prepared the monthly management accounts and presented the results and variance explanations to the directors via a monthly site management meeting. I completed an overhaul of the finance operation and reporting, creating and implementing a new budgetary process. A complete overhaul of stock control and procedures including logistics costs and reliability was achieved. I was sole point of contact for external auditors regarding annual audit which was successfully navigated. As a new MBO it was imperative to ensure cash reserves were protected and I implemented reduced spending procedures. A capital reduction exercise on the balance sheet was required to improve future credit rating and allow for improved credit terms. Show less



LLYSDULAS ESTATE COMPANY LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance

  • Oct 2018 - Aug 2020

  Finance Director for a range of companies, owned by a property entrepreneur. The companies included commercial properties, residential lettings, holiday cottages on the Island of Anglesey and a camping fishery at Chester Lakes. The geographical focus of the business was in Chester and Anglesey. My duties ranged from basic input of invoices and receipts through to statutory reporting, legacy planning, strategic reporting and contributing to the future direction of all the businesses using a range of financial means. A large part of my role was to sell the dream of a stay with Sage & Sea holiday cottages to the public which I really enjoyed, a small step away from the everyday accounting function. Show less



AIMES

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Jul 2017 - Oct 2018

  Employed as Number 1 in Finance, my role included preparing the monthly management accounts for the businesses of Aimes, presenting the findings to the board and the bank with detailed explanations of variances. I undertook a complete overhaul of the finance operation and its reporting with frequent re-forecasting of the companies based on new opportunities as they arose. I was the finance liaison between all departments. I educated the sales department with regards to accurate reporting of pipeline sales that I then fed into their individual and overall company sales targets to ensure they were fully aware of the state of play at any time of asking. Show less



White Moss Horticulture Ltd

• Kirkby, Liverpool

• Financial Controller

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2017

  I was employed at White Moss Horticulture Ltd as the Financial Controller. The business took green waste, maturated it into compost and created a variety of compost products. The main customers were the discount supermarkets. My duties included the day-to-day, statutory and strategic financial elements of the business as well as overseeing the sister business White Moss Nursery & Garden Centre Ltd. My aim was to maximise the potential of the Nursery by using a combination of innovative sales techniques, marketing and strong leadership. Show less



Suttons Group

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Group Accountant

  • Dec 2013 - Jun 2014

  I worked for the Sutton Transport Group as the Group Accountant on a contract basis which ended on 30 June 2014. My main duties included weekly flash reporting on the group's results, monthly profit and loss preparation against budget for divisions, preparation and adminstering the board pack and balance sheet reconciliations. I was tasked to reconcile and administer the insurance fund for both fleet and marine claims amongst other ad hoc duties. I worked for the Sutton Transport Group as the Group Accountant on a contract basis which ended on 30 June 2014. My main duties included weekly flash reporting on the group's results, monthly profit and loss preparation against budget for divisions, preparation and adminstering the board pack and balance sheet reconciliations. I was tasked to reconcile and administer the insurance fund for both fleet and marine claims amongst other ad hoc duties.



Ethel Austin Properties Holdings Group

• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Sep 2010 - Nov 2013

  Following the collapse of Ethel Austin Investments Limited, Ethel Austin Properties Holdings Group was formed combining the purely investment side of the previous group. The newly formed group refinanced in a difficult market and was expected to consolidate its position in the investment market over the next two years. It had within its aegis the following:Ethel Austin Properties Holdings Ltd - turnover of £14.1m at 31 March 2013.A holding in 23 subsidiaries and associated undertakings.The group had a property asset value of £44m. The group’s business continued to be predominantly North West based but still had a large geographical spread of properties throughout the UK. Reporting to the Managing Director I had sole responsibility for the accounting function of the new group. My tasks included the preparation and completion of the financial statements of the group, both from the individual company level to the group consolidation, ensuring the annual audit was completed on time and to the specifications of UK GAAP and IFRS guidelines and the completion of the quarterly bank covenant requirements that had to be adhered to to ensure the continuation of the loan facilities.However due to the continued economic pressures on property valuations, the group was put into liquidation on 29 November 2013 and all staff were made redundant. Show less

• Group Accountant

  • Jul 2006 - Sep 2010

  Ethel Austin Properties Group was an investment property group. It had within its aegis the following: Ethel Austin Properties Holdings Ltd - turnover of £6.6m at 31 March 2010.Ethel Austin Investments Ltd - turnover of £19.1m at 31 March 2010.A holding in around 160 subsidiaries and associated undertakings.Although the company’s business was predominantly North West based it had a large geographical spread of properties throughout the UK and was involved in a number of developments across Europe and the USA. Reporting to the Deputy Finance Director I was employed to administer the accounting function of a number of JV companies and to complete the annual financial statements for Ethel Austin Properties Holdings Ltd. Show less



VIP UK

• United Kingdom
• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Divisional Accountant

  • Oct 2005 - Jun 2006

  I was employed by VIP Computers Centre Ltd to account for a new division that was diversifying from VIP’s usual business. The division was based in Germany and the division was to manufacture, distribute and sell merchandise associated with the football World Cup 2006. I reported to the Financial Director of VIP Computer Centre Ltd. I was employed by VIP Computers Centre Ltd to account for a new division that was diversifying from VIP’s usual business. The division was based in Germany and the division was to manufacture, distribute and sell merchandise associated with the football World Cup 2006. I reported to the Financial Director of VIP Computer Centre Ltd.



Bensons for Beds Ltd

• Management Accountant

  • Oct 2001 - Sep 2005

  Bensons for Beds Ltd is the leading bed retailer in the UK and has an annual turnover of over £100 million. The company is now part of the multinational Steinhoff group. Reporting directly to two financial directors I was in day to day control of the finance function for all companies within the Bensons group. Bensons for Beds Ltd is the leading bed retailer in the UK and has an annual turnover of over £100 million. The company is now part of the multinational Steinhoff group. Reporting directly to two financial directors I was in day to day control of the finance function for all companies within the Bensons group.



National Rugby League

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Accounts Receivable / Payable Controller

  • Feb 2001 - Jul 2001

  The NRL is the Governing body for the Rugby League in Australia. I was employed to implement procedures for debt collection as the ledgers had been neglected for some time however this role quickly expanded to include more management accounting duties. I created and implemented the debt collection procedures which included the design of reminder letters and the final demands prior to legal action. The NRL is the Governing body for the Rugby League in Australia. I was employed to implement procedures for debt collection as the ledgers had been neglected for some time however this role quickly expanded to include more management accounting duties. I created and implemented the debt collection procedures which included the design of reminder letters and the final demands prior to legal action.



Collection Agencies plc

• Warrington, United Kingdom

• Management Accountant

  • Nov 1998 - Feb 2001

  My position involved the completion of the financial reporting of Collection Agencies PLC as well as its sister company Logic, based in Newcastle. Under the guidance of the Finance Manager I had sole responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function which included the supervision of the purchase ledger, the sales ledger and the credit control functions, detailed MI for the board, budget preparation and variance analysis and direct supervision of four staff. My position involved the completion of the financial reporting of Collection Agencies PLC as well as its sister company Logic, based in Newcastle. Under the guidance of the Finance Manager I had sole responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function which included the supervision of the purchase ledger, the sales ledger and the credit control functions, detailed MI for the board, budget preparation and variance analysis and direct supervision of four staff.



Britannia Hotels Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Accounts Assistant

  • Jun 1997 - Nov 1998

  I reported on the monthly results of fifteen hotels and three other cost centres which included the reconciliation of the balance sheet accounts, the payroll ledger to the nominal ledger and the bank account for each hotel. I reported on the monthly results of fifteen hotels and three other cost centres which included the reconciliation of the balance sheet accounts, the payroll ledger to the nominal ledger and the bank account for each hotel.