Lesley Rash
Accomplished Accountant with over 20 years of expertise in capital accounting, financial reporting, statutory account preparation (UK GAAP), year-end closedown, and strategic busin
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Accomplished Accountant with over 20 years of expertise in capital accounting, financial reporting, statutory account preparation (UK GAAP), year-end closedown, and strategic business partnering. Proven track record in optimizing financial controls, delivering complex reconciliations, implementing ERP systems, and managing high-value capital programs. Demonstrates strong leadership across public sector local government and private commercial sectors.
Seeking a part-time (5 mornings/week), fully remote finance role.
Experience
Capital Accountant - Moray Council
(2024-03)
- Formulate quarterly capital monitoring reports and formal committee papers for senior stakeholders.
- Maintain the CIPFA Asset Manager register, managing acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, and year-end closedown journals on the FMS platform.
- Partner with project managers, budget holders, and procurement teams to align funding and monitor expenditure across the 5-year Capital Plan.
Revenue Assurance Accountant - The Access Group
(2023-06 - 2023-12)
- Audited contract revenue, resolved revenue leakage, and prepared corrective journals to capture £2 million in missing income.
- Developed standardized reconciliation templates and trained finance staff to ensure ongoing compliance.
Finance Business Partner (Closedown) - North Northamptonshire Council
(2022-04 - 2023-05)
- Conducted financial analysis during year-end closedown, reclassifying non-capital expenditure and validating capital projects.
- Managed property rental income reconciliations, raised recharge invoices, and supported year-end statutory reporting.
Business Support Officer - Brooke Weston Trust
(2022-01 - 2022-04)
- Reconciled key balance sheet control accounts and built salary budget schedules for monthly variance analysis.
Finance Implementation & Support Analyst - Prima Solutions Ltd
(2021-04 - 2022-01)
- Led end-to-end finance software implementations and provided system troubleshooting and client training.
Finance Business Partner - Warwickshire Housing Association
(2020-10 - 2021-03)
- Managed tenant deposit accounts, calculated interest, and executed year-end expenditure reconciliations.
Finance Business Partner - Greatwell Homes
(2020-03 - 2020-09)
- Produced monthly management accounts, delivered forecasting models, and trained non-financial managers on compliance procedures.
Finance & Commercial Manager - Unified Health & Care Ltd
(2018-01 - 2020-03)
Managed full-scope financial operations across two entities, directing a team of three finance staff.
- Handled corporate tax, payroll, VAT, commercial tenders, and served as strategic advisor to the Managing Director.
Freelance Accountant / Director - Stone Equity Ltd
(2014-04 - 2017-12)
Delivered comprehensive accounting services, tax submissions (CT600, VAT), and statutory accounts for 54 client companies.
Accountant & Practice Manager - Quincey Mason Practices Ltd
(2002-01 - 2014-04)
Oversaw month-end, year-end, payroll, and statutory accounts while supervising 7 team members.
- Implemented new accounting systems (TAS) and coordinated financial administration during a successful management buyout in 2008.
