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Andrew Wightman

Andrew Wightman

Accounts Clerk

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  • About me

    Qualified Chartered Accountant with strong technical skills, a hands-on approach, outstanding attention to detail, and extensive post-qualification experience, mostly in education and manufacturing.

  • Education

    • Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge University

      1994 - 1997
      BA (MA from 2001) Natural Sciences

    • Leeds Grammar School

      1984 - 1994

  • Experience

    • Trinity Hall

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2000
      Accounts Clerk

    • CHATER ALLAN LLP

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
      Trainee Accountant

    • St John's College School

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2010
      School Accountant

    • St John's College, Cambridge

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
      Financial Accountant

      Brought in at a time of great change with a new chart of accounts and a new financial reporting framework, I provided technical support during the interregnum between two finance managers and for the first year of the new finance manager's tenure. See projects for more details.

    • [Nursing Home]

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
      Financial Administrator

      As the sole member of finance staff on site, this was a top-to-bottom role covering the whole range of financial functions. I am contractually prevented from naming this employer on social media,

    • Dixon International Group Ltd

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
      Deputy Group Finance Manager

      Covering a period of transition including new offices and a new accounting system, this role utilised a wide range of my technical and managerial skills. See projects for further details.

    • [Manufacturer]

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2024
      Financial Controller

      My most recent role, 2019-2024, making use of my previous SME accounting experience at a new company and in a new industry. I am prevented by company policy from naming this employer on social media, however there is no secret about their identity, so please contact me if you would like to know more. See projects for some of my achievements in this role.

    • [Ministry Training College]

      Jan 2024 - now
      Interim Finance Manager (until Apr 2025)

      A four month role Sep-Dec 2024, and a welcome return to the charity sector for the first time since 2014. Now extended to April 2025.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Accountant

      ICAEW
      Mar 2004