James Robert

Having a strong background in account management, financial reporting, and reconciliation, with expertise in utilizing accounting software to streamline processes and ensure compliance. I have successfully demonstrated my ability to manage accounts payable and receivable, prepare detailed financial statements, and support month-end reporting.

What I Bring to the Table: Strong analytical skills, a professional and approachable attitude, and a lifelong passion for the automotive industry—particularly motorsport. I'm hardworking, adaptable, and thrive in dynamic environments. With a solid head for numbers and a helpful, team-oriented mindset, I'm committed to delivering high standards of performance and contributing to the success of the business.

Accounts Manager - Ananas Group Ltd.

(2021-02)

• Created and maintained a comprehensive system of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Developed and implemented processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable laws.
• Established procedures for the efficient processing of invoices, payments, bank deposits and other transactions.
• Reviewed balance sheet reconciliations prepared by staff members on a monthly basis.
• Generated and presented reports to senior management on account performance.
• Processed and reconciled accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Handled customer inquiries related to account balances or payments.
• Performed various bookkeeping tasks such as coding invoices, entering data into ledgers.
• Managed general ledger accounts and generated monthly financial statements.
• Monitored daily cash flow activities including deposits, withdrawals, transfers.
• Assisted in the preparation of tax returns and other regulatory filings.
• Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions using appropriate software applications.
• Prepared invoices for billing clients.
• Managed list of outstanding accounts payable, general ledger, and vendor files.
• Prepared batches of accounts payable invoices for data entry.
• Developed and maintained accurate financial records.
• Executed various administrative and support duties to assist accounting team members.
• Reconciled credit cards and other corporate accounts.
• Performed general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
• Reconciled records of bank transactions.
• Matched order forms with invoices and recorded necessary information.
• Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyzed information.
• Calculated, prepared and issue bills, invoices, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.
• Reconciled and noted and reported discrepancies found in records.
• Debited, credited, and totaled accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.

Contracts surveyor - Ananas Group Ltd.

(2016-05 - 2021-02)

• Performed fieldwork involving land measurements, calculations, and stakeouts for construction projects.
• Estimated materials usage and costs based on building plans and specifications.
• Carried out detailed measurements, analysed data and produced accurate bills of quantities.
• Reviewed blueprints, sketches or drawings to determine layout and construction requirements.
• Monitored costs against budget, taking corrective action when necessary to stay within financial limits.
• Ensured that all parties involved in the project were aware of their contractual obligations.
• Created cost plans and estimates for a range of projects, demonstrating strong numerical skills.
• Gathered data about labor costs, equipment needs and materials prices to create bid proposals.
• Composed written communications to update main contractors and administrators of project status.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality assurance.
• Monitored changes in material prices, labor rates, and regulations that could affect the total cost of a project over time.
• Reviewed material and labor requirements to decide cost-effectiveness to produce or purchase components.
• Conferred with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.

Assistant bid manager - Paragon

(2015-10 - 2016-04)

• Estimated materials usage and costs based on building plans and specifications.
• Performed quantity takeoffs from architectural drawings and specifications.
• Assisted with the development of detailed cost estimates for assigned projects.
• Coordinated with other departments on project bids and provided assistance when needed.
• Developed strong knowledge of construction estimating principles and practices.
• Utilized software programs such as Excel, Word, AutoCAD, to prepare estimates.
• Formatted spreadsheets to track project costs and generate reports.
• Compiled, analyzed and interpreted data from a variety of sources for use in estimates.
• Analyzed plans and specifications to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Attended project review to discuss submittals, orders, and job progress.

Assistant Quantity surveyor - Girlings

(2014-08 - 2015-10)

• Produced reports highlighting areas where savings can be made across various projects.
• Evaluated tenders received from external contractors ensuring best value is obtained for each project.
• Provided accurate measurement from drawings to assist in the preparation of Bills of Quantities.
• Reviewed blueprints, sketches or drawings to determine layout and construction requirements.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - TC Interiors Ltd

(2012-02 - 2014-07)

Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Pearson Whitfield

(2011-09 - 2012-01)

• Collaborated with architects, engineers, contractors and suppliers throughout all stages of the design and build process in order to create comprehensive estimates.
• Prepared estimates for use in selecting vendors and subcontractors.

Trainee Quantity Surveyor - HCT Construction Consultants

(2011-04 - 2011-07)

Temporary Contract

Seeking employment

(2011-03 - 2011-04)

Commercial/Cost Administrator - Carillion Utility Services

(2010-11 - 2011-02)

Temporary Contract

Business Support Assistant - West Midlands Police

(2010-04 - 2010-10)

Temporary 6 month contract

Graduate/Trainee Quantity Surveyor with Day Release - MDA Consulting Ltd

(2007-07 - 2009-07)

Student/ employment break

(2009-08 - 2010-03)

Focused on completing university education.

Trainee Quantity Surveyor with Day Release - Chase Norton Construction Ltd

(2005-11 - 2007-05)

Seeking employment

(2007-06 - 2007-07)

Student

BSc (Hons) - Quantity Surveying - Birmingham City University, Birmingham (2011-06)

NVQ Level 2 - Business Administration - Be Birmingham Programme with West Midlands Police, Sutton Coldfield (2010-10)

A Levels - Mathematics, Geography, Art, General Studies - The Arthur Terry School, Sutton Coldfield (2005-06)

G.C.S.E - Mathematics, Geography, English Lang., English Lit, Science Double Award, Art, Graphics, German - The Arthur Terry School, Sutton Coldfield (2003-06)