Experience

The DMS Digital Group

• United Kingdom
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Management Accountant

  • Jan 2022 - Present



James Dewhurst Ltd.

• United Kingdom
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2021

  Preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts and finance reports for submission to the Board of DirectorsMaintenance of the general ledger and monthly analysis of results to Group Finance Director & CEOPreparation of statutory audited accounts and act as main point of contact for the AuditorsProvide support for overseas accounting functions, management of regulatory compliance and filing of all company secretarial documents and national statistic formsManagement of Accounts Assistant and Sales CoordinatorOther ad-hoc projects as required

• Management Accountant

  • Aug 2010 - Sep 2016

  Strong emphasis on stock accounting including Bills of Materials and system development. Other duties include accounts preparation for US division and working closely with UK operations on overhead analysis.Duties include:Responsibility for the co-ordination of UK monthly stock counts of circa £5m of raw materials and finished goods stock leading to investigation of variances and resolution of problems. Preparation of related reports including stock days, aged stock analysis and maintenance of provisions.Reconciliation of stock counts by analysis of production Vs BoM enabling greater understanding of stock count variances which lead to a reduction in the stock counting timetable for the first time in 15 years.Implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures and controls to enable accurate stock reporting. Most recently I have implemented cycle counts and a Spares Stock recording and reporting system.Co-ordination of live production tests and analysis of performance Vs BoM.Maintenance of US division general ledger and production of monthly management accounts including all accruals / prepayments, bank and balance sheet reconciliations and upkeep of fixed asset registers.Periodic visits to the US division in Toccoa, Georgia to ensure on-going compliance with procedures.Costing of US division sales quotes per product in liaison with production managers.Analysis of UK Factory Overhead spend Vs Budget for monthly reviews with Operations Director and Managers. Use of “A3” reporting tool to explain areas for improvement and agree a plan of countermeasures leading to problem resolution.Assistance in the annual budget process by way of setting standard costs for stock products and preparing the energy budget.Other ad-hoc analysis and project work.Previous responsibilities include weekly group performance reporting, management of payroll and auto enrolment for 200 employees and completion of National Statistics surveys,



Grant Thornton LLP (US)

• United States
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate

  • Dec 2008 - Jul 2010

  Examination of the financial accounts and situations of private and public sector organisations as part of the audit team to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws. Examination of the financial accounts and situations of private and public sector organisations as part of the audit team to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws.



Vital Services Group

• Financial Accountant

  • Nov 2003 - Nov 2008

  As Financial Accountant: Preparation of monthly management accounts and individual accounts for national branches, weekly gross margin reports and variance analysis. Management of the accruals and prepayment process, bank reconciliations and fixed asset maintenance. Monthly income accruals in addition to actual sales using contract stage of completion and other measures. Ensuring internal controls and compliance are adhered to. Member of the project team tasked with implementing the PeopleSoft package into Vital Services Group Other previous roles include Billing Specialist and Credit Control Team Leader.