Magdalena Florczyk

A highly accomplished, detail-oriented Senior Accountant and Financial Management Professional with an MA in Finance and Accounting and over 15 years of comprehensive UK and international experience. Proven track record of managing complex multi-currency reconciliations, optimizing cash flows, and leading month-end consolidations for global corporations and public sector entities. An expert problem-solver adept at identifying system discrepancies, implementing structural internal controls, and leveraging advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS), SAP, Xero, and Sage to drive financial efficiency.

Highly skilled in cross-border financial communication and team leadership under strict deadlines.

Staff Accountant – Revenue & FX (Consulting) at Marsh Commercial (2023-06 – Present)

• Execute rigorous FCA and FX analysis to protect financial margins across complex corporate accounts.
• Oversee high-volume revenue reconciliations, fee reclassifications, and the management of specialized Fiduciary Cyprus accounts.
• Collaborate across consulting divisions to streamline complex month-end transaction data.

Accountant (Temporary Assignment) at Strand Systems Ltd (2023-04 – 2023-05)

• Managed core accounting functions using SAGE during a critical transition period.

Assistant Financial Controller at Albea UK Ltd (2019-04 – 2022-12)

• Directed daily cash management for BNP accounts, providing vital metrics to secure accurate corporate cash flows.
• Compiled weekly Eurofactor files, sales extracts, and cash flow updates for the global corporate HQ platform.
• Managed extensive intercompany balance agreements, netting, and BS/PL reporting for multiple global entities.
• Prepared monthly board reports, statutory accounts, fixed asset registers, and capital expenditure analyses.
• Accrued interests, calculated multi-currency loan adjustments, and finalized month-end provisions for temporary labor and joint ventures.
• Completed quarterly VAT returns, payroll reconciliations, national statistics reporting, and supported external audit operations.

Accounts Manager at Whybrow & Dodds Ltd (Chartered Surveyors) (2018-11 – 2019-02)

• Turnaround Achievement: Audited and resolved deep-seated historical reconciliation errors across 9 corporate and client bank accounts on day one, resolving unbacked bookkeeping backlogs dating back 8 months.
• Identified and reconciled critical systematic data discrepancies between XERO and the MUS Property Management system.
• Modernized financial infrastructure by establishing automated Xero bank feeds and opening unrestricted payment channels.
• Reported directly to the CEO and Board, presenting comprehensive monthly financial packages (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Debtors).

Finance Manager at UCM Global Ltd (Part of Bureau Veritas) (2017-06 – 2018-10)

• Coordinated claims workflows and built strong reporting relationships with the Ford of Britain financial team.
• Managed complex multi-currency bank reconciliations and forecasted potential corporate FX exposure losses.
• Directed VAT payment strategies, escrow/non-escrow fund releases, and generated shipping metrics for FTC and EDM markets.

Assistant Accountant at Big Cars Ltd (2017-03 – 2017-05)

• Commercial Impact: Introduced the CallDrop system and optimized incoming lead pipelines, contributing to a 30% increase in sales.
• Negotiated structural changes that successfully reduced part-exchange car acquisition costs by 15%.
• Handled month-end accruals, financial account reviews, and internal financial controls.

Accounts Assistant at Trust Ford (Head Office) (2013-03 – 2017-03)

• Monitored the group's daily cash position, cash flow forecasting, and interest reporting pipelines.
• Drafted group corporate accounts up to Trial Balance, producing robust P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Assisted with Year-End Tax Packs, Statutory Accounts, Capex logs, P11D forms, and Ford Motor Group Loan administration.

Business Support (Finance) at NHS Trust Colchester (2019 – 2019)

Early Career Summary (2005 – 2013)

Accounts / Bookkeeper at Tech Group UK Ltd (Part of Cybergun S.A.) (2011 – 2013)

Cashier (Finance Operations Shared Services) at Informa Ltd (2010 – 2011)

Accounts Clerk / PA positions at Lifehouse Ltd / Provident Financial (2010 – 2010)

Sales, Shipping & Logistics Administrator at Mann Lines / Surya Rice Limited (2005 – 2009)

Credit Controller / Accountant / Financial Advisor at Various Financial Institutions (Poland) (1999 – 2003)

AAT Level 2 Diploma in Accounting – BPP Centre, London (2013 – 2016)

Master of Arts (MA) in Finance and Accountancy – University of Economics, Wroclaw, Poland (1999 – 2002)

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy and Finance – Wroclaw School of Banking, Poland (1996 – 1999)

Professional Diploma in Bookkeeping and Taxes – Higher School of Economics, Kedzierzyn-Kozle, Poland (1992 – 1996)