Dan Ward FCCA

Experience

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  PARC

  Jun 2008 - Sept 2012

  Senior Playworker

  As a team member for this children’s charity providing play and recreational facilities to additional needs children and young adults aged between 2 and 18 years old, I encouraged interaction and personal development.

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  NSO Associates

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2014

  Trainee Accountant

  Completing the Level 2 AAT on an Accountancy Apprenticeship before securing a full-time position as a Trainee Accountant and completing my AAT qualification, I worked collaboratively with 2 Senior Accountants and a Partner to prepare draft financial accounts, VAT and tax returns.*Achieved KPIs focusing around review points from Partners and applied feedback to develop further professionally*Prepared quarterly payroll for clients and assisted with audits, stock checks and records checking

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  Simpson Forbes

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2019

  Accountant

  Responsible for preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships, as well as VAT / tax returns, I assist Trainee Accountants and Bookkeepers with arising queries on client accounts. I continually ensure the delivery against strict time frames when inputting VAT figures into the in-house accounting software and creating Excel-based records. Preparing draft accounts for first review, I work collaboratively with Partners to get feedback before creating final sets of accounts. Whilst in this role, I have developed working knowledge of key business drivers exploited to generate revenue, growth and profitability.*Client Manager responsible for regularly liaising with the company’s large portfolio of clients (primarily SMEs) and providing high quality account management*Performed continuous research into various tax areas and accounting practices to remain current and competitive to secure new clients / business*Took on specialist / technical tax matters following the resignation of a team member Show less

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  Hilton Consulting Limited

  Mar 2019 - Feb 2023

  • Portfolio Manager

    Jan 2020 - Feb 2023

  • Senior Accountant

    Mar 2019 - Dec 2019
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  Global Resale

  Feb 2023 - Nov 2023

  Finance Manager
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  Foxway UK

  Nov 2023 - now

  Finance Manager

  Global Resale was acquired by Foxway and the rebrand took place in Nov-23.