Experience

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  First leisure corporation

  Mar 1995 - May 2000

  Deputy general manager

  I worked for First Leisure Corporation. Initially based in Colchester from March 1995, I joined the internal Management training scheme in November 1996, this allowed me to progress through the ranks of the organisation and provided me with ongoing training and support. My various positions and responsibilities are detailed below.

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  Colchester superbowl - first leisure corporation

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Unit finance controller

  My responsibilities included counting the daily takings of the centre, inputting and upholding till controls and all relevant paperwork. I completed manual payroll for up to 50 weekly paid staff, petty cash reconciliation and all banking. I also produced daily revenue analysis and year on year comparison. In addition I was directly responsible for the line maintenance of 20 various amusement machines.END

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  Family entertainment centre

  Jan 1997 - Nov 1997

  Unit supervisor

  Colchester SuperbowlThis was my first supervisory role with similar duties as the later positions I held but in the

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  Reading superbowl - first leisure corporation

  Nov 1997 - Apr 1998

  Trainee manager

  Reading SuperbowlMy management training commenced here and required me to run each area of the business for a set amount of time and make recommendations for future improvements.

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  Milton keynes superbowl - first leisure corporation

  Apr 1998 - Apr 1999

  Assistant manager

  My responsibilities were based largely around personnel, training and recruitment as well as duty management.

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  Acton superbowl - first leisure corporation

  Apr 1999 - Mar 2000

  Senior assistant manager

  Acton Superbowl was the second largest centre within the group, with many areas of the business requiring improvement. Similar to my later position I was responsible for duty management, staff recruitment and training, bar stock takes and controls and payroll. I had less responsibility for the overall centre at this stage.

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  Northampton megabowl - first leisure corporation

  Mar 2000 - May 2000

  Deputy manager

  Northampton MegabowlThis centre opened in October 1999 and therefore was a new site when I joined. As deputy manager responsibility for the whole unit, in the absence of the General manager, fell to me. My main responsibilities were: Assisting the general manager in progressing the unit and coming up with new initiatives Recruitment, inductions and development of all staff to their full potential Completion of payroll and maintenance of personnel files Production of manual stock takes for bar and Wimpy stocks and ensure that the target gross profit was achieved. Duty management Show less

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  Reed accountancy

  May 2000 - May 2001

  Consultant

  My main role within Reed accountancy was to seek out and provide temporary positions within accounts departments for temporary workers. My responsibilities included: Direct sales Relationship building Continuing business development Providing ongoing support to both clients and candidates

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  Wavendon golf centre limited

  Jun 2001 - May 2010

  Accounts assistant

  Sales invoices & credit controlIntercompany reconciliationsPayrollEach month I would check the staff hours including any overtime to ensure that all centre staff had been paid correctly. If there were any anomalies I would report these to the Head of Finance who would investigate the matter further with the Centre Manager. I processed weekly, 2 weekly, 4 weekly and monthly payroll for the various centres and entered the wage journals & accruals into Sage to record accurate monthly costs. Show less

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  Glastonbury thorn school friends association

  Sept 2009 - Oct 2013

  Treasurer

  I held the position of treasurer for this charity. I maintained the accounts including all reporting requirements from The Charity Commission.

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  Milton keynes golf ltd

  Jun 2010 - Jan 2013

  Assistant accountant

  I was responsible for coordinating the receipt of timely & accurate weekly sales reports for the group using Sage line 50 and Excel. I was also jointly responsible for preparing the monthly management accounts report for the golf centres including reconciliation, accruals and prepayments in order for the Head of Finance to collate and present to the board.I was responsible for the processing of sales invoices and for chasing payments including setting up credit agreements and maintaining contracts. I was the contact for any sales queries for all staff and would check all of the forms prior to sending invoices. I completed the monthly VAT reconciliation in order for the Head of Finance to make the necessary declarations. When we had unscheduled visits from HMRC I liaised with the officers to provide the necessary information and documentation. Show less

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  Wavendon golf academy

  Feb 2013 - Oct 2018

  Preparation & presentation of board meeting accounts pack including narrative Cashflow forecast and bank account control Monthly Management accounts preparation Accruals and prepayments Balance sheet reconciliations Fixed Asset register maintenance Completion of quarterly and monthly VAT returns Reconciliation's for any inter-company transactions Payroll analysis and journal entry for management accounts Monthly bank reconciliation's Maintenance of sales ledger's including credit control Completion of 4 weekly payroll Purchase ledger cheque and BACs processing Other ad-hoc duties Show less I was responsible for preparing the monthly management accounts report including reconciliation, variance commentary and accruals in order for the Head of Finance to present to the board and then make decisions based on them. There were tight deadlines for the production of the management accounts so I would work late when needed in order to meet the deadlines given.I regularly assisted in the preparation of insightful commentaries on performance, covering variances, cost forecasts, risks and opportunities which would be sent out to various Golf Centre Managers within the company to enable to them to make more informed decisions. Show less

  • Head of Finance

    Feb 2014 - Oct 2018

  • Assistant Accountant

    Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Rother valley golf centres limited

  Oct 2018 - now

  Financial controller
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  Self-employed

  Apr 2019 - now

  Accountant

  Provide accounting support to small /independent companies.Experienced in residential and commercial property letting.

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  Decisive accounting ltd

  Apr 2023 - now

  Director

  Providing financial support on a flexible basis for SME's including bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, corporation tax and HMRC submissions. Delivering insights and analysis to help business owners make informed decisions about their financial futures.Providing accounting services to individuals including self assessment and tax obligations.