This document summarizes the experience and qualifications of an accountant seeking new employment. They have extensive experience in financial accounting and management, including preparing accounts, implementing accounting systems, and leading accounting teams. They are proficient in common accounting software and Microsoft Office applications. Their most recent role involved managing accounting functions for a residential construction company, including financial reporting, budgeting, and liaising with banks and tax authorities.

1. Highly skilled financial and management accountant with a diligent and hard working approach. Fully conversant with accounts preparation and audit, complemented by strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills. Experienced Company Secretary including negotiations with bankers, insurers and pension providers. Proficient in accounting systems implementation, development and management. Currently seeking a new employment opportunity Steven Jackson Group Financial Controller

2. Key Transferable skills Accounts preparation for single companies and groups Team Leadership demonstrated as the head of the accounts function for a number of complex group entities Strategy and planning involving working with Directors, managers, insurers, pension providers, bankers and employees. Experienced in payroll, VAT, CIS processing, costing and cash flow forecasts. Versatility demonstrated through extensive use of industry specific and generic accountancy packages: Navision, Access, Summit 2000, Pegasus Opera and Sage. Proficient in the use of Microsoft products Word, Powerpoint, MS Query and advanced Excel including manipulation of pivot tables and use of formulae.

3. J S Crawford 3 rd Generation Limited Group Financial Controller May 04 to Mar 2011 Part of the Rural Renaissance Ltd Group of companies. Residential house building and contracting company . Leading a team of three my responsibilities included daily cash flow management, budget and cash flow forecasting, rolling budget and cash flow maintenance. Renewing bank funding with no increase to security commitment. Preparing quarterly management accounts and annual financial statements for audit. Costing system maintenance and reporting. Payroll management, including employee recruitment and release of employees whilst complying with current employment legislation. Construction Industry Scheme records maintenance and reporting. Production of inter company recharges and external sales invoices Payments for subcontractors and trade accounts. Completion of returns for VAT and PAYE and liaison with HMRC re corporation tax. www.jscrawford.co.uk Last Employer

4. Qualifications BSc(Econ) Accounting and Financial Management Degree attained 2:1 in 1985 from Buckingham University 1986 - 1989 Chartered Accountancy practice. Audit trainee for Alliott Bullimore now called Alliots their office address Congress House, 14 Lyon Road, Harrow HA1 2EN Dec 1987 Level 1 Qualification for professional Chartered Accountant exams for the institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales

5. Interests Hill walking, rugby union, family history research, and motorcycles Photograph Stobs Stane Scottish Borders