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Áine Murphy-Hasson

Innaloo,Perth WA

Summary

Results-driven Group Management Accountant with 8 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Skilled in identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and profitability.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Management Accountant

Bloc Group
07.2022 - Current
  • The Bloc Group comprises of 7 companies, 2 Blinds manufacturing companies (UK & USA), UK PPE manufacturing company, UK Research & Development company, NL Investment & Logistics company & a Holding company
  • Responsible for preparation of management accounts for all 7 companies
  • Preparation of all Intercompany management charges and recharges
  • Boosted efficiency in month-end close process by streamlining workflows and improving communication among team members.
  • Detailed analysis of above management accounts against budgets & forecasts
  • Reduced budget variances by conducting regular financial reviews and recommending cost-saving measures.
  • Assisting the Financial Controller with preparation of yearly budget & forecasting
  • Built strong relationships with external auditors, expediting audit completion times while maintaining high quality standards in financial reporting practices.
  • Simplified complex financial data for non-finance stakeholders by creating user-friendly reports and presentations.
  • Support accounts payable and account receivable staff
  • Ad hoc analysis and provision of financial info as required to support Financial Controller
  • Daily bank payments and monthly supplier payments runs
  • Completion of Government Forms and surveys when necessary
  • Cash management and planning
  • Management of financial regulatory reporting.

Part Qualified Accountant

EF MCCAMBRIDGE & CO.
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Preparation of statutory year end accounts from reconciling the bank through to the corporation/personal tax submission using Sage account production/taxcalc
  • Audit of statutory accounts
  • Reconciliation of balance sheet items
  • Tax computations for both UK and ROI including cross border taxation
  • Preparing and submitting CIS and RCT returns
  • Preparing VAT returns (UK and ROI) using Sage 50 software and Xero.

Senior Trainee Accountant

MCI Chartered Accountants
09.2016 - 11.2021
  • Preparation of statutory year end accounts from reconciling the bank through to the corporation/personal tax submission
  • Audit of statutory accounts
  • Preparation of quarterly management accounts for a number of clients
  • Reconciliation of balance sheet items
  • Tax computations for both UK and ROI including cross border taxation
  • Preparing and submitting CIS and RCT returns
  • Helping clients with the setup and training of accounting software such as sage one and Xero
  • Calculating and submission of PAYE returns (UK and ROI) using Bright pay software
  • Preparing VAT returns (UK and ROI) using Vital tax software
  • Secretarial duties such as submissions to Companies House and CRO
  • Since 2018 I have trained and mentored six new employees
  • Reviewing the work of junior members of staff.

Customer Service Advisor

Stream International (EE mobile network)
05.2014 - 09.2016
  • Taking inbound calls from customers discussing their accounts
  • Liaising with customers and upgrading their telephone plans
  • Dealing with customer complaints
  • When promoted to team leader I managed a team of five ensuring all KPI (call time, customer service surveys) were met.

Sales Advisor

LBM (Vodafone home broadband)
11.2012 - 05.2014
  • Outbound calls to existing mobile customers selling landline and broadband products
  • Meeting sales targets.

Education

Associate Chartered Accountants - Accounting

Chartered Accountants Ireland
Belfast, NI
09.2023

Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Level 5 Diploma Accounting Technicians -

Northwest Reginal College
Derry, NI
06.2018

A-levels: Accountancy – B Psychology – B Religious Studies – C -

St Patrick’s College
Maghera, NI
06.2012

10 GCSEs, grade A-C, including Maths and English -

St Patrick’s College
Dungiven, NI
06.2010

Skills

  • Confident using several accounting software including Sage Accounts Production, Sage 200, Sage 50, Sage One, Xero, Relate, Keytime, Tax Clac
  • Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders, both written and verbal
  • Excellent time management skills and high attention to details
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Fixed Assets Management
  • Profitability analysis
  • Tax Compliance
  • Audit Support
  • Capital expenditures
  • Consolidation Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Statutory Reporting

References

References are available upon request.

Timeline

Group Management Accountant

Bloc Group
07.2022 - Current

Part Qualified Accountant

EF MCCAMBRIDGE & CO.
11.2021 - 07.2022

Senior Trainee Accountant

MCI Chartered Accountants
09.2016 - 11.2021

Customer Service Advisor

Stream International (EE mobile network)
05.2014 - 09.2016

Sales Advisor

LBM (Vodafone home broadband)
11.2012 - 05.2014

Associate Chartered Accountants - Accounting

Chartered Accountants Ireland

Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Level 5 Diploma Accounting Technicians -

Northwest Reginal College

A-levels: Accountancy – B Psychology – B Religious Studies – C -

St Patrick’s College

10 GCSEs, grade A-C, including Maths and English -

St Patrick’s College
Áine Murphy-Hasson