Experience

Northern Marine Group

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Finance Business Partner

  • May 2022 - Present



NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Management Accountant

  • Feb 2021 - Apr 2022



Bruichladdich Distillery Company Ltd.

• United Kingdom
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accountant

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2021

  In this role I am responsible for preparing monthly management accounts in line with month end close processes and procedures, financial control requirements, and accounting standards. I provide financial insight through detailed and comprehensive reporting to the management team and recommending potential actions based on emerging issues and trends. I have been promoted during my time with the company and have implemented a series of financial control and operating improvements such as improving reconciliations. I have also trained staff and led on improving the use of the accounting system, Concur, by all staff within the department. I also provide support, guidance and direction to staff during busy periods covering system and accounting requirements as well as reviewing and approving work. This includes supporting the Financial Controller on day-to-day activities including reviewing junior team members work in line with internal control requirements. I produce profit and loss account, cash flows and balance sheets. I also liaise with the external auditor throughout the preparation of the annual audit, providing information as required. I have enjoyed coaching and mentoring junior members of staff, checking and signing off their work and providing feedback to encourage a continuous improvement approach. I have looked after key accounting areas such as monthly stock reconciliations. I also prepare EC Sales & Intrastat.



Proclaim Care Limited

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance and Customer Relations Assistant

  • Feb 2009 - Dec 2013

  During my time with the company I was responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities including month-end cycles, preparing management accounts and reports, and ensuring financial controls are adhered to accordingly. I also oversaw and processed general accounting transactions including bank reconciliations, accounting transactions, and ongoing management of accounts payable and receivable activities while retaining segregation of duties. I reviewed monthly accounting transactions during the month-end and period-end close and ensuring documentation is in place to support accruals and prepayments. I prepared VAT returns and tracked expenses including payroll and general expenditure. I supported the organisation during the budget and forecasting process including reviewing detailed requests and analysis to identify potential savings and discrepancies. I ensured all accounts were fully reconciled and accurate as part of the financial control procedures including reconciling bank accounts, accounts payable and general credit card and petty cash activities.



Ann Hansen Accountants

• Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Finance Assistant

  • Jun 2005 - Sep 2005

  I undertook various accounting tasks covering expenses, accounts payable activities, and general bank and petty cash management and reconciliations during this temporary position. I undertook various accounting tasks covering expenses, accounts payable activities, and general bank and petty cash management and reconciliations during this temporary position.