Kyle Mckenna

Certified Bookkeeper (ICB) and part-qualified ACCA accountant with over six years' experience working in finance and accounts roles across manufacturing and retail sectors. Experienced in maintaining accurate financial records, processing supplier payments, managing accounts receivable, bank and ledger reconciliations, month-end procedures, cash flow reporting and supporting day-to-day finance operations.

Trainee Management Accountant at Missiles and Space Batteries (2023-05 – 2026-05)

Supporting the Finance Manager with the day-to-day financial operations of a manufacturing business within the defense sector.

• Preparing month-end journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Reconciling balance sheet and ledger accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Producing cash flow forecasts.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing capital expenditure.
• Producing monthly labour variance reports for management.
• Monitoring customer accounts and outstanding debt.
• Working closely with sales managers to resolve overdue balances.
• Supporting month-end and financial reporting processes.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and ensuring financial information is up to date.

Accounts Assistant at Garrion Bridges Garden Centre (2018-07 – 2023-05)

Responsible for supporting the finance function of a busy retail business while maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring supplier payments are processed correctly and on time.

• Processing supplier invoices and monthly supplier payments.
• Managing cash control procedures including cashing up tills and preparing floats.
• Recording daily sales within company accounts.
• Processing online banking payments.
• Reconciling cash and financial records.
• Supporting management with financial administration.
• Covering management responsibilities during the Director's absence.

Customer Service Assistant/Admin at Garrion Bridges Garden Centre (2015-07 – 2018-07)

• Prepared fortnightly antique dealer payments.
• Carried out administrative duties including telephone and email enquiries.
• Maintained accurate payment records.
• Assisted with cash handling and customer transactions.
• Managed departmental operations during management absence.

Customer Service Assistant at B&Q Tradepoint (2014-01 – 2015-07)

Self-employed Courier at Hermes (2013-11 – 2014-01)

Trainee Consultant at Environtec (2012-06 – 2013-11)

Customer Service Assistant at Garrion Bridges Garden Centre (2011-12 – 2012-06)

Certified Bookkeeper

ACCA (Part-Qualified) 8 out of 13 Exams passed

Bachelor of Accounting (2:1 Hons) in Accounting – University of the West of Scotland (2016 – 2018)

HND in Accounting – New College Lanarkshire (2014 – 2016)

HNC in Construction – New College Lanarkshire (2010 – 2011)