QBE finance professional with over 25 year’s of experience having built a varied and hands-on career across a range of industries . This individual has shown experience of excelling in delivering full end-to-end finance functions, streamlining processes, and driving efficiency across multiple organisations. She has a strong track record of operating in sole-charge and senior finance roles, taking ownership of accounting operations, improving reporting accuracy, and supporting business growth through insightful financial analysis and robust controls.
Exposure includes:
- Full management accounts preparation including KPIs, variance analysis, and commentary
• End-to-end finance function ownership including bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, and year-end
• Cashflow forecasting (daily, weekly, and monthly) and financial planning
• Bringing finance functions in-house and improving processes and efficiencies
• Stakeholder management including HMRC, auditors, banks, and senior leadership
• Payroll, pensions, and statutory compliance (VAT, P11D, PSA)
• Team leadership, training, and development of finance staff
• CIS submissions and property/contract-based accounting
• Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy
• HR involvement including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations
• Multi-entity and international exposure (UK, Netherlands, Asia)
Software knowledge:
- Sage Line 50 (Certified)
• Sage 200
• Sage Payroll / Earnie
• Xero (Advisor & Payroll Certified)
• Iris
• Microsoft Office Suite
Qualifications: AAT
Location: Hampshire
Notice period: 1 month
Candidate ref: 38392
To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:
Sarah Arnold – 01252 718777
Sarah.Arnold@howett-thorpe.co.uk