ACA-qualified accountant with experience across industry and practice, including leadership roles in group reporting, statutory compliance, and audit. Currently manages group reporting for a UK-wide group of entities, with a focus on IFRS and FRS 101 reporting, monthly close, and process transformation.
Responsible for preparing consolidated group reports, analysing variances to budget, managing 13-week cash flow forecasting, and reviewing month-end balance sheet reconciliations. Acts as lead contact for external audit and is directly involved in drafting technical accounting papers, statutory accounts, and corporate tax computations.
Hands-on consolidation experience includes group reporting across multiple entities, managing non-financial KPIs, and working across teams to drive accurate, timely submissions. Also leads IFRS 16 lease accounting, owns internal controls over reporting templates and processes, and collaborates with external advisors to maximise R&D relief claims.
Background in practice includes auditing large and complex clients, including listed and AQR in-scope entities, across manufacturing, construction, and retail. Experienced in group audits, impairment, pensions, and management override procedures. Has managed audit teams and worked across multi-jurisdictional groups, including Indian and German subsidiaries.
Brings a strong technical foundation, commercial awareness, and proven ability to improve systems, develop people, and add value across reporting cycles in complex, fast-moving finance environments.
