Peter Shepherd

• Drove the successful transformation and optimization of our financial and operational systems.
• Revamped reporting processes with regular updates, yielding valuable enhancements, including enhanced business functions, by working with critical stakeholders on tech improvements.
• Ensured adherence to ATO compliance requirements.
• Oversaw daily operations of Luna's internal finance and support departments.
• Debtor and creditor management, including management of payment runs and compliance with cash flow.
• Managed treasury functions and maintained compliance.
• Developed real-time dashboards to enhance data visibility.
• Oversaw Xero end-to-end, including reconciliation, payroll, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR).
• Create and manage Luna's subscription register and budget effectively.
• Handled Luna's Accounts communications and promptly resolved inquiries.
• Actively managed cash flow, providing strategic recommendations.
• Coached, managed, and mentored direct reports, fostering operational excellence and the achievement of scorecard expectations.

• Directed finance team for dynamic group delivering interactive exhibitions across Australia.
• Brought the accounting system up to date, overcoming a delay of 1.5 years.
• Managed execution and administration of structured finance policies for the group.
• Led a small finance team of three, ensuring the timely execution of financial functions.
• Developed and managed budget delivery for 12 yearly operational expos.
• Handled end-to-end payroll processing.
• Delivered complex accounts and consolidations regularly.
• Managed creditors and debtors while processing invoices.
• Oversee the entire end-of-month process, ensuring timely workday ten deliveries.
• Support the director in daily business operations and offer financial guidance.
• Handled cash management duties, from POS transactions to bank deposits.

• Led the integration of Xero Practice Manager, moving from traditional filing systems to digital management with FYI Docs.
• Created and integrated a custom migration strategy to effectively manage unique workflows.
• Converted and updated the client database with accurate details.
• Developed efficient staff training plans for smoother transitions.
• Secured new bookkeeping clients, achieving significant success.
• Handled administration and continuous support of office management software.
• Handled the management of Practice debtors, focusing on timely collections for fluid cash flow.
• Analyzed data required by directors for annual budget completion.
• Led and guided efforts to ensure Practice complies with ATO time frames.

Initially hired to manage the bookkeeping business, I soon discovered that my experience would better serve the partners as the practice manager.

• Report to the Directors on practice work in progress, client billing, workflow, and productivity.
• Ownership, ongoing management, and maintenance of Xero Practice Manager, Suite Files, and Office 365.
• Manage Practice Debtors and Creditors.
• Analyze and prepare the information necessary for directors to complete the annual budgeting process.
• Manage the Office Administrator to ensure the practice meets ATO deadlines and time frames.
• Supervise all IT systems and issues, including managing relationships with IT providers.
• Developed, prepared, and produced monthly financial reports in the form of Draft Management Accounts for bookkeeping clients.

• Displayed expertise as a finance manager in three locations: Kewarra Beach Resort & Spa, Kewarra Retirement Village.
• Managed group consolidated cash flow, daily micromanagement, and oversaw many bank accounts via multiple banking platforms.
• Oversaw the completion of all monthly and quarterly reporting and financial requirements within the 10-day workweek allotted for monthly management and board meetings.
• Supervised two Assistant Accountants and managed other Assistant Accountants in the larger group.
• Carried out budget preparation and established and maintained a forecasting and budgeting process.

• Managed the Retirement Village's consolidated cash flow, necessitating daily micromanagement, including control of several bank accounts via multiple banking platforms
• Assured all reporting requirements were met within the ten-day workweek timelines for monthly management and board meetings
• Established and maintained strong working relationships with the Resident Committee, residents, their families, and service providers