May Cullen-Young

May Cullen-Young

Cost Accountant

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  • About me

    Head of Finance at Simply UK

  • Education

    • Independent Colleges

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      CIMA operational level

    • ~Independent Colleges

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    • ~Independent Colleges

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      CIMA
    • Uddingston Grammar

      1977 - 1983
    • Dundalk Institute of Technology

      2007 - 2010
      BBS Accounting First Class Honours

      Degree in Business studies

  • Experience

    • Cegelec

      Jan 1987 - Jan 1992
      Cost Accountant

      Cost Accountant Maintained spreadsheet management accounts on Lotus 123 and Microsoft Excel Analysed manufacturing variances and maintained production standard costs. Evaluated and aided in the implementation of a fully integrated MRPII manufacturing system. Helped in the production and maintenance of the financial accounts including VAT returns.

    • Klaus Kobec

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
      Financial Controller

      Accountant My duties were to bring the Company on line and computerise their Accounts. I have completed the computerisation of their Accounts by using Sage Line 50. I report directly to the Managing Director on a daily basis with cash flow information. Responsible for a team of 3.  Undertake all payroll duties for the Company. Liaise with Accountants and undertake all year end processes. Producing all management reports for the Company. Responsible for Invoicing major Accounts Preparation of Commission Statements for all products. Show less

    • Bellurgan Precision Engineering

      Aug 2004 - May 2016
      Financial Controller

       Day to day running of the Accounts department, including processing Supplier invoices in multi currencies, Sales invoicing and all banking transactions. (through Epicor) Working on Costing system alongside Engineering department, and costing of all new products. Variance analysis of production jobs against standard. Maintenance of the Fixed Asset register and depreciation accounts. Key contact for the Bank, dealing with all matters including bank charges and all foreign currencies, including the organisation of forward contracts and their drawdown. Payroll function for a staff of 86 weekly, and including all year end processing and reporting to the Revenue. Stock control, including responsibility for all stock taking and reconciliation of discrepancies. VAT reconciliations and all Revenue reports, including PAYE, Intrastat etc. Working with the Auditors on all year end functions, main liaison for audit, Production of Management Accounts on a monthly basis within 5 days end of month deadline. Maintaining training records. Computer support for minor issue and liaising with the external Computer maintenance contractors.  Key Role in implementation of Epicor ERP System Lead and Support on Cross Functional Lean Projects Member of Health & Safety committee. Internal Auditor Grant applications and claims Trained Manual Handling Instructor. Show less

    • Wilkies Ltd

      May 2016 - Apr 2024
      Financial Controller
    • Wilkies

      Dec 2018 - Apr 2024
      Financial Director
    • Simply UK

      Apr 2024 - now
      Head of Finance
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CIMA Management level

      CIMA
      Nov 2015