Omer Siddique, BA, FCCA

Experience

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  B&M Retail

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2014

  Duty Manager

  • Demonstrated organisational skills by assisting with the smooth running and management of Flagship store with a combination of product lines, 45’000sqft. Turnover £11M + / Staff (up to) 115 + 7 Managers.• Demonstrated leadership skills by supervising up to 40 members of staff, can prioritise, work efficiently and productively, and manage my time well to decide important tasks, and achieve them, resulting in deadlines being met.• Target and results orientated by achieving financial targets set by head office, principally assisting with the meeting and exceeding store operational targets, which has resulted in enhanced time management skills. Show less

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  Styles and Co Chartered Accountants

  Aug 2014 - May 2018

  Client Services Manager

  • Preparation, completion and submission of statutory accounts, audits, corporation tax returns, self-assessment tax returns, VAT returns, management information and forecasts.• Maintaining a client portfolio and relationships with over 40 clients.• Manage a team of 5 members, predominantly focused on management information, bookkeeping and VAT returns.• Attend networking events to generate leads.• Develop the company systems and processes to increase efficiency and productivity.• Company set up and systems training provider for clients.• Accounts training provider for trainee staff members. Show less

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  Tattu

  May 2018 - Oct 2020

  Finance Manager

  • Brought finance/accounting function in-house, implemented a new robust accounting system in Xero and defined a new accounting policy, approved by the board.• Periodic preparation of financial and management accounts, including cash flow analysis.• Bespoke reporting for existing and prospective investors, with financial and management ad hoc reporting.• Ensure that accounting processes are implemented and maintained to a high standard.• Responsible for all aspects of accounting operations including producing an accurate P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliation (accounts payable, accounts receivables, asset capitalisation, deposit accounts, tangible and intangible assets, Vat and Corporation Tax Account and Share capital.• Lead the year-end process including planning, system development and compliance and external audit.• Preparation of the year end statutory account (FRS102)• Payroll supervision, approval and preparation of payroll journal.• Budget preparation for specific departments and liaising with different managers for improving efficiencies.• Providing support to the directors for addressing any financial needs of the business, including financial modelling and shareholder report.• Assisting with the R&D tax credit calculations.• Manage a Management Accountant and Accounts Assistant to ensure that their work is of a high standard. Show less

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  VitalSource

  Oct 2020 - now

  Senior Finance Manager

  • Lead the analysis of complex data and prepares complex forecasts, reports, and recommendations for senior management to make accurate and timely decisions.• Prepare quarterly/Monthly cadence of rolling up forecast and actuals for VitalSource International business.• Partner with VitalSource Sales team and engages on various business issues such as sales forecasting, deal structure, and profitability.• Generating forecasts and analyzes trends.• Drive business analytics and presents findings/perspectives to the primary stakeholders and executive team.• Collaborate with primary stakeholders in cross-functional teams Show less