Tara O'Brien
Financial Controller at THE VACUUM POUCH COMPANY LIMITED- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Payroll Management and systems
Continued Professional Development InstituteJul, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
PTTLS
Ascentis (Awarding Organisation)Jan, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
QUALIFIED NVQ ASSESSOR TAQA ( in Accounting, Business administration, Hospitality, customer service )
NCFEAug, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
NVQ Level 3 Business and Adminstration
City & Guilds for BusinessJun, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Level 2 Adult Literacy
City & GuildsSep, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Level 2 Adult Numeracy
City & GuildsMay, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
NVQ Level 2 Business and Adminstration
City & Guilds for BusinessMar, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
NVQ Level 2 IT
City & GuildsDec, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Level1 Adult Numeracy
City & GuildsNov, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
City & Gulids Computerised Accounts
City & Guilds for BusinessJul, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
AAT Level 4 Accounts
AATJul, 2000- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Vacuum Pouch Company
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United Kingdom
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Controller
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Dec 2019 - Present
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HT Tooling Solutions Limited
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United Kingdom
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Plastics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Accountant
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Aug 2018 - Nov 2019
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Oldham College
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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NVQ Assessor
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Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
Working one to one and classroom/group learning.Identifying needs, planning learning and Facilitating Learning using various methods and technique’s I developed learners and taught them to develop an understanding of the need for and commitment to lifelong learning;I built upon the work by providing learners with skills deemed necessary for career progression within the workplace.I developed learners research and project skills through the undertaking of the work based project moduleI enabled learners to apply application of knowledge and problem solving skills in a workI enabled learners to apply research skills whilst adhering to the ethical procedures and practices of the workplaceI enabled learners to gain understanding of their subject I enabled and encouraged learners to take responsibility for their personal and professional development
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Accounts Manager
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Aug 2011 - Feb 2013
Responsible for the day to day running of the office, Lasing with Director’s Managers and all staff , supervising administration teamProducing management reports, weekly, monthly and year-end. Credit control up to litigationOrdering stationery, stock and equipment.Managed 4 staff.Payroll for four sites -Gathering and analyzing informationPurchase ledgerSales ledgerBank reconciliationPosting journalsKPI,sManagement AccountsCash flowStock controlBudgets
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Accounts Manager
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Aug 2007 - Aug 2011
Responsible for the day to day running of the office Producing management reports weekly,Approve various transactions including refunds, ability-to –pay allowances, discounts and write-offs for hotel.Review the company credit control procedure, develop and implement enhancements where required.Manage the outstanding sales balances, falling due and contact customers before balances become overdue to confirm paymentSelf audit of the hotel Where required initiate proceedings to ensure outstanding debts are broughtto a satisfactory conclusion. Meet daily with sales managers to discuss the status of clients, accounts andcontracts.I am responsible for the receivables function including business uni- monitoring debtor paymentsStock ControlProcessing credit applicationsDebt collectionInvoicing BankingReconciliation’sPurchase ledger Sales ledgerBank reconciliation Posting journalsI was responsible for maintaining and managing all operational aspects of the general Ledger. Duties will include preparing accruals and prepayments, reconciliation of the ledgers, assisting in the preparation of statutory returns and monthly management accounts and preparing weekly KPI reports.Reporting directly to the General Manager and communicating regularly withthe central accounting centreAlso worked and been in charge of reception at times and staffDeliver excellent customer service, at all times Assist in keeping the hotel reception area clean and tidy, at all times Deal with all enquirers in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail Administer all reservations, cancellations and no-shows, in line with company policy Keep up to date with current promotions and hotel pricing, to provide information to guests, on request, while maximizing bedroom sales opportunities
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Education
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2014 - 2014
Hopwood Hall College
Ascentis PTTLS, Level 3 -
2017 - 2017
Oplex
CPD Human Resource Management, Level 3 Higher Distinction -
2017 - 2017
Oplex
CPD Payroll Managements and Systems, Level 2 and 3 Higher Distinction -
2013 - 2013
Bright Assessing
NCFE Assessing Vocational Achievement, Level 3 -
2010 - 2010
Hopwood Hall College
NVQ Business Adminstration, Level 3 -
2009 - 2009
North Lancs Training
NVQ Adult Numeracy, Level 2 -
2009 - 2009
North Lancs Training
NVQ Business Administration, Level 2 -
2009 - 2009
North Lancs Training
NVQ Adut Literacy, Level 2 -
2008 - 2008
North Lancs Training
NVQ Adult Numeracy, Level 1 -
2008 - 2008
North Lancs Training
NVQ IT, Level 2 -
2006 - 2006
Bury Business School
Computerised Accounts, First Class Pass -
1982 - 1985
Leeds Beckett University
Accounting, AAT Level 4 -
1977 - 1980
St Joseph's RC High School
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