Castro E.

Experience

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  SBS Associates Ltd

  Nov 2009 - Sept 2013

  Accounts Assistant

  My role consisted of the following:> Preparing and Analysing Bank Reconciliations> Constructing and Submitting Quarterly VAT Returns> Preparation and Analysis of Year End Accounts> Producing Cashflow Forecasts> Training Junior Accountants> Liaising with clients> Self Assessment Tax Returns

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  Lafferty Group

  Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

  Accounts Assistant

  LAFFERTY GROUP LTDLAFFERTY IRELAND ADMINISTRATION LTDINTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF RETAIL BANKING (IARB) LTDOFFICIAL MONETARY AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FORUM (OMFIF) LIMITED:Change of working environment after working in practice for four years to working within an industry. I work in the accounts department reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. My duties involve dealing with all accounting functions for the four companies, from accounts payable to receivable and occasionally credit control. •My responsibility lies with organising and dealing with multiple workloads at the same time. I have to manage large quantities of financial data on a daily basis. This requires me to utilise my ability to manage my time efficiently between duties and prioritise where necessary. •My average day consists of raising sales invoices, sending this across to the client and then posting into the correct sales ledgers. I also have to accurately process large volumes of accounts payable invoices and credit notes.•Recording all cash activity on a daily basis and preparing cash journals so that all items are recorded in the correct accounting periods. This means having to accrue where necessary and reverse accurately using journals on a monthly basis.•Monitoring customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payments. I will then have to follow up any outstanding payments with an email and a phone call as reminder and ensure payment is received.•I have been further developing my ability in Sage Line 50 and Excel as a result of working with 4 different companies. I have to create and maintain spreadsheets to assist me with keeping an up-to-date log of the intercompany transactions, accruals, prepayments and deferred income. This has advanced my keyboard skills and ability to input and manipulate financial data. I also now have relevant experience in dealing with all accounting functions in multinational currency i.e. from raising invoices to bank reconciliations etc Show less

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  PEM Cambridge

  May 2014 - Apr 2015

  Account Manager

  As a VFO Account Manager I am responsible for the delivery of an outsourced accounting and back office service to a varied client base. The aim is to provide a full ‘back office’ facility to clients, companies and organisations, including bookkeeping, management reporting, credit control and general business support, reporting directly to the client on most occasions. This has been my most challenging role since I have worked in the accounting field. All my years of experience and knowledge in accounts are constantly put to use on a daily basis. This has only helped me become a better accountant.Initial step is to work with the clients in understanding their accounting and reporting requirements.I have to ensure timely completion of all aspects of accounts preparation and management reporting for clients. This meant working beyond the requirements to ensure client is fully satisfied with the quality of service provided.I have further developed my book keeping and financial reporting skills. Maintaining Balance sheet schedules to assist with the monthly reporting functions i.e. VAT Returns, Intrastat Returns, Cash Flows, Management accounts.To effectively manage my time and prioritise my work to meet client deadlines and respond quickly to clients changing needs. Supervision of junior staff involved in processing client information.Maintain a professional, competent image to internal/external clients, whether face to face or over the telephone and understands the pressures and demands of a commercial environment. Show less

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  Rawlinsons

  May 2015 - Jun 2016

  Accountant

  My role is to provide accountancy and taxation support to a variety of clients and to supervise junior staff, reporting directly to the managers and partners. • Duties involve preparing annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, based on manual and computerised records maintained by clients.• The preparation of business and corporation tax computations based on the annual accounts using CCH.• Reporting to accounts managers or partner with work undertaken and dealing with ad-hoc work as may arise. This involved calls to the HMRC’s various departments which helped nurture my understanding of various processes.• Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure that the information reported in the management accounts accurately reflects the financial performance of the organization and provides an audit trail to appropriate source data.• Supervision and training of Accounts Trainees. Show less

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  Simpson Wreford LLP

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  Accounts Semi Senior

  My role is to provide audit, accountancy and taxation support to a variety of clients and to supervise junior staff, reporting directly to the managers and partners. • I played a vital role in preparing service charge accounts for a very large management company that we had just taken on. I had to ensure handover was completed effectively for each individual property by liaising with the previous accountants. I worked with the client to bring all service charge accounts to a uniform standard for ease of comparison and essentially decreasing our turnaround time which increased profitability on the jobs. • Duties involve preparing annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, based on manual and computerised records maintained by clients.• Providing support for the audit team when required and carrying out independent examination when required. Show less

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  Marriott International

  Oct 2018 - Aug 2020

  Assistant Accounting Manager

  The primary responsibilities for this position were to perform accounting functions including, but not limited to, month end reporting and journal processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, balance sheet reconciliations of the admin office(s) in the European continent and managing the extended accounting team.• Reporting to various stakeholders within the company from managers to senior directors.• Assisting with statutory audits, tax filings and SAO testing.• Forecast and budget preparation which is then used in monthly executive meeting. Show less

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  Fixnetix Ltd

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  Senior Professional Accountant

  My key responsibility in this role consists of assisting all stake holders with any finance related queries. Help with all finance related functions from transactional to reporting and tax obligations.• Month end reporting i.e preparing monthly variance analysis on key P&L accounts. Investigating and commenting on any irregularities. • Preparing the monthly forecasted figures and commenting on differences that have occurred from prior month actuals.• Fulfilling our various tax obligation by preparing and submitting - UK VAT returns, US Sales state tax returns, EC Sales list, Canadian VAT returns.• Control of FA register and ensuring all records are kept up to date.• Month end close process included but not limited to: Journals, intercompany reconciliations, FX revaluations, BS reconciliations, Payroll entries• Act as point of contact for AP/AR teams for any guidance in processes• Help implement new control procedures and audit existing ones see where improvements could be made.• Preparing various monthly activity reports for our US parent company Show less

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  Katalyst Laboratories

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

  Financial Controller
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  Benitago

  Feb 2022 - Mar 2024

  General Accountant
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  Shift

  Dec 2023 - now

  • Head of Finance

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Group Financial Reporting Manager

    Dec 2023 - Jun 2024