Experience

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  UK CAR DISCOUNT LTD

  • Manchester, United Kingdom

  • Management Accountant (Part-time)

    • Jan 2006 - Nov 2016
    • Manchester, United Kingdom

    Within an organisation of 5 employees, responsible for the company’s day-to-day financial functions, (Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, VAT, PAYE). Timely preparation of monthly management and year end accounts using SAGE Line 50.Generation of ad-hoc management reports, such as detailed analysis of gross profit margin for each make and model of new car sold over the internet.

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  MOAC Ltd

  • Cheadle Hulme

  • Managing/Financial Director

    • Jan 1985 - Jan 2015
    • Cheadle Hulme

    Effected management buy-out of importer/distributor company supplying specialist outdoor retailers. Performed all functions of the business including sourcing product, price structure, selling via Trade Shows and visiting dealers. Gained an excellent grounding in general commercial practices.Solely responsible for the company’s accounting function including cash management policies, budgeting and compliance with any statutory requirements.

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  Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports

  • Manchester

  • Financial Accountant

    • Jan 1980 - Jan 1984
    • Manchester

    Responsible for all financial aspects for one of the country’s leading outdoor retailers.Supervised 2 assistants to ensure the integrity of the company’s monthly and year end accounts.

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  Lander Security Alarms (Ready Mix Concrete)

  • Manchester, United Kingdom

  • Regional Accountant

    • Jan 1978 - Jan 1979
    • Manchester, United Kingdom

    Working alongside an assistant, produced monthly accounts for submission to the parent company, Ready Mix Concrete.Learned the importance of delivering information within strict deadlines.

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  Touche Ross

  • Manchester, United Kingdom

  • Auditor

    • Jan 1972 - Jan 1977
    • Manchester, United Kingdom

    Worked on many different audits from incomplete records, sole traders to multi-nationals.