Francesca Harris

Experience

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  KPMG

  Apr 1997 - Apr 2001

  Objective: To improve the productivity in converting un-billed W.I.P to billable fees in the US TAX deptAchievements:Proactively became the administrative gatekeeper for the entire functionTrained new starters both in client facing roles as well as supportAchieved zero un-billed departmental time sheets at each year end - circa 50 employees including Partner levelConverted 15% non chargeable time to chargeable for billing staff through enhanced assistanceIncreased successful debt recovery by 40% Show less Objective: Recruited as a temporary resource to monitor South East Region Time Sheet Submission - 5000 employeesAchievements:Successfully fused relationships with the IT department to create a reporting system identifying all missing time sheetsLaunched system to ensure all time for 5000 employees had been converted into fees at year end consecutively over my 2 years Increased sales by achieving zero missing time sheetsImproved relationships across entire south east region and pay grades by assisting and eradicating billing issuesPromoted to Permanent Staff within 14 months Promoted to US TAX department within 18 months Show less

  • US TAX Administrator

    Feb 1999 - Apr 2001

  • Billing Assistant

    Apr 1997 - Jan 1999
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  Rolfe & Nolan Plc

  Jul 2001 - Apr 2003

  Accounts Receivable Manager

  Objective of role: To overhaul and reinvent Accounts Receivable.Achievements : Created a billing system utilising Microsoft Access and Excel to automate full sales ledger Implemented an effective reporting system to feed into Credit Control & Treasury ManagerSaved multiple failing business relationships by designing a streamlined filing system to assist the sales department and finance functions with clientsCreated new watertight solid respected relationships between In House Sales & FinanceReduced sales billing time-frame from 3 weeks to 3 days opening up opportunities to assist TreasurerImproved Debt Collection by 8% in 3 months Show less

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  Portman Partnership

  Aug 2004 - Jan 2008

  Practice Manager

  1st Position : Senior BookkeeperPortfolio of 15 clients, facilitating all accounting requirements to year end statutory accountingGeneral Ledger Management; Sales, Purchase, NominalPayrollVAT preparation & SubmissionIncome & Expenditure Analysis for Self Employment and Tax ReturnsCalculation and Submission of Personal Tax ReturnsPromoted to Practice Manager:Preparation and management of in-house company accounting:Staff PayrollWIP conversion Debt CollectionHMRC Contact VAT, PAYE, Accruals & PrepaymentsCash Flow ForecastingCost AnalysisRelationship BuildingTB, P&L and Balance Sheet reporting to the partnersManagement of Board Packs for shareholdersAssistance with MEP income & expenditure for filing in BrusselsCoordination of office relocation, sourcing suppliers Show less

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  Iron Maiden

  Mar 2008 - Dec 2013

  Band/Tour Accountant

  Full touring accountant: worldwide travel supporting the finance function for the world famous bandWorldwide tour budgetingSales Ledger/Purchase Ledger management Preparation of Trial Balance, P&L, Balance SheetReconciliation of Recording Revenue and royalty analysis, Petty Cash and Expense Management in multiple currenciesOnline Fan Club Merchandise Stock Taking and POS management in multiple currenciesInter-company Recharging

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  Sisu Solutions

  Jan 2014 - now

  Management Accounting, Bookkeeping, EA/PA & Office Management

  Accounting Solutions and Personal/Office Assistance for start ups, established businesses and high net worth individuals across industries incorporating but not limited to : Finance, Hospitality, Investment Banking, Oil & Gas, Fitness, Retail, Skin Care Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet preparation, analysis & reconciliationFull Record keeping design and implementationSales/Purchase Ledger Management inclusive of debt collectionBudgetingFull bookkeeping to year endPrepayments and Accruals, VATCash Flow Forecasting, Cost SavingSage Line 50 Proficient Microsoft Excel Reporting; vlookups, if statements, pivot tablesRelationship BuildingGate-keepingTyping/Letter Writing/Filing/Administrative AssistanceYacht CharteringInvestment ManagementOffice RelocationSourcing SuppliersProperty DevelopmentPersonal Shopping Show less

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  Georgia's Kitchen & Deli Ltd

  Feb 2019 - now

  Director Of Finance And Accounting

  Georgia's Deli is a family business catering from ages of 6 months old. We lovingly, freshly prepare ready to eat inclusive healthy meals. Every dish is free from all 14 UK allergens, certified kosher and halal. We solve the intolerances and dietary requirements for all.