Helen Macdonald has over 15 years of experience in fixed asset accounting and currently works as an Assistant Fixed Asset Accountant for Compass Group. She maintains fixed asset registers, prepares depreciation journals and monthly reports. Previously, she was the Accounts Payable Team Leader for SSP, where she supervised staff and managed payment processes. Helen is a CIMA finalist with qualifications in AAT and has worked in various accounting roles since 1995.

1. Helen Macdonald CIMA Adv Dip MA.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 10 Peregrine Grove, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4UH
PHONE: 07929361648
EMAIL: helenmacdonald24@icloud.com
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am a CIMA finalist with more than 15 years of experience of working in Fixed Asset Accounting. I am
a highly motivated individual who is able to perform effectively within a highly pressurised working
environment. I am always looking for opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2001 to Present Compass Group / Select Service Partner
Assistant Fixed Asset Accountant
I commenced my employment with Compass within the Fixed Asset Department. I continued my role
when SSP was sold to EQT.
Responsibilities include:-
Fixed Assets
 Maintaining the fixed asset registers including additions, disposals and transfers.
 Post all depreciation journals and prepare forecast and budgets accordingly.
 Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations for fixed assets.
 Posting ad-hoc fixed asset journals.
 Ensure compliance with all fixed asset accounting treatments.
 Liaise with Project Managers to ensure accurate project status and accruals
 Producing monthly fixed asset reports.
 Reconciliation of the capital expenditure.
 Posting of the monthly capital accruals.
 Responsible for National Statistics submissions
 Key contact for Fixed Assets with the company’s external auditors
 Developing and maintaining good working relationships with key personnel
Maintenance
 Providing support for the Maintenance team at the Euston Road office.
 Overseeing the provision of specific management reports.
 Overseeing the calculation and posting of the monthly accruals for both planned and reactive
maintenance.
 Creating annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for planned and reactive maintenance.
 Overseeing the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations for maintenance.
 Posting adhoc journals as and when necessary.
 Developing and maintaining good working relationships with key personnel.

2. Car Leasing
 Posting of all the lease and fuel charges for all company vehicles.
 Calculation and posting of national insurance and fuel scale charges.
 Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations for car leasing.
 Developing and maintaining good working relationships with key personnel
Assisted with an outsourcing project including travelling to India providing on the ground support and
the creation of standard operating procedure documents.
Accounts Payable Team Leader
During my time with SSP, I was able to further my skill set by moving to the Accounts Payable
department where I was appointed Accounts Payable Team Leader.
Responsibilities included:-
 Supervising 5 members of staff.
 Manage the payment processes within the payment terms ensuring uninterrupted
relationships with clients.
 Be responsible for higher level queries which the team cannot handle.
 Run month/year end processes.
 Prepare control account reconciliations on a monthly basis.
 Dealing with supplier payment and invoice queries.
 Provide training within the Accounts Payable team.
1997 – 2001 Ladbrokes
Managing a team of 2 – 3
1995 – 1997 M&B Brewery
Bar Restaurant Manager
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
AAT Qualified
CIMA Finalist – CIMA advanced Diploma in Management Accounting
Frankley Community High School 5 GCSE’S including Maths & English
Birmingham College of Food NVQ Level 1&2 – Food preparation & Cooking
KEY SKILLS
 Word, Excel, Internet, Email (Outlook and IBM Notes), Microsoft Windows, SAP
 Able to pick up new procedures quickly and efficiently.
 Passionate in achieving results
 Logical and systematic approach to problems
 Managing performance through others
 Able to deal with matters quickly and efficiently under pressure
 Organisation skills to cope with demanding but satisfying role
 Able to communicate to various levels of management
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Socialising and meeting new people. Spending time with family and friends. I bake and decorate
cakes for friends and family.

3. REFERENCES – Available on request