Deborah Griffin

FCCA-qualified finance professional with extensive experience across multiple environments, including the charity, care and commercial sectors. Strong background in financial management, management accounts, budgeting, payroll, statutory accounts, VAT and financial reporting. Experienced in managing finance operations, supervising and developing staff, improving financial procedures and ensuring that accurate, timely financial information is available to support business decisions.

Particular experience working within the charity sector, including restricted fund accounting and compliance with the Charities SORP. Combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach and the ability to manage competing priorities. Also experienced in providing outsourced accountancy, bookkeeping and payroll services to small businesses and charities.

Finance Manager - Beyond Autism – Charity for Autistic Children - Remote

(2016-11)

Part-time: 4 days per week

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the finance department
• Line-manage and support two staff members
• Prepare management accounts and support the preparation and monitoring of budgets and cash flows
• Lead the finance team to ensure that accurate and timely financial information is available for the monthly management reports presented to trustees
• Prepare monthly payroll and support the HR team
• Supervise the purchase ledger function, ensuring the accuracy of purchase orders, supplier invoices and staff expenses
• Supervise the sales ledger function, ensuring accurate sales invoicing and effective credit control
• Support the organisation’s financial reporting and control processes.

Freelance - Business Bods Ltd - Remote

(2004-09)

Own company supplying accountancy, bookkeeping and payroll services to small businesses and charities. Practising certificate held.

• Provide accountancy, bookkeeping and payroll services to small businesses and charities
• Prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax returns for limited companies and charities
• Prepare accounts and self-assessment tax returns for partnerships and sole traders
• Provide management accounts and financial information to support business decisions
• Prepare VAT returns and payroll, including auto-enrolment
• Advise on bookkeeping, financial processes and accounting procedures

Accounts Manager - Millsted Care Ltd – Care Home and Day Centre for Adults with Learning Disabilities

(2010-04 - 2021-06)

Part-time: 2–3 days per week

• Managed the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping function
• Prepared management accounts and financial information
• Prepared statutory accounts for Companies House
• Managed payroll

Accounts Advisor - U K Subscriber Service Ltd – Direct Mailing Company

(1998-07 - 2007-02)

I worked here 2 days per week.

• Made redundant as the company went into liquidation.

Accountant - Errol Martin & Co. – Chartered Accountant

(1999-01 - 2004-09)

I worked here 3 days per week.

• Left to start my own business part-time.

Accountant - Anthony Meier & Co – Chartered Accountant

(1998-01 - 1998-10)

• Made redundant.

Assistant to the Financial Director - Hatcham Rubber Ltd – Rubber Manufacturers

(1995-01 - 1997-05)

• Made redundant.

Accounts Assistant - Condale Plastics Ltd – Plastic Extruders

(1991-09 - 1994-12)

• Left to take up a more senior position.

Accounts Assistant - The Loft Shop Ltd – Loft conversion materials

(1989-06 - 1991-07)

• Made redundant.