ACCOUNTANT & OPERATIONS MANAGER - Stefano Ricci Uk Ltd - London, UK
(2025-02)
Run the full back-office function for both the flagship Mayfair boutique and the Harrods concession, ensuring efficient coordination between finance, stock control, and store management.
- Reconcile sales and payment data (including Harrods TILL), ensuring alignment between POS, banking, and internal reporting.
- Process purchase invoices and payment runs, and maintain financial documentation including credit card and expense records.
- Submit complete and accurate financial data to external accountants within strict reporting deadlines.
- Support stock valuation through flash inventory checks, discrepancy investigation, and coordination with the stock controller.
- Monthly intercompany reconciliations with precise sales, purchase, and inventory data.
- Prepare required financial documentation for year-end audits, ensuring completeness and timely delivery.
- Manage administrative and compliance tasks such as licence renewals and boutique documentation.
ACCOUNTANT → MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - Pavilion Club - London, UK
(2023-02 - 2025-01)
- Lead monthly billing for 600+ members and office tenants, ensuring accurate invoicing and handling all related queries.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, reconciling supplier statements and processing a high volume of invoices.
- Reconcile company credit cards and track related financial transactions.
- Process staff expense claims in line with company policies and timelines.
- Prepare and execute payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, cheques) and support cash flow management.
- Perform intercompany reconciliations to ensure accurate internal financial movements.
- Account for accruals, prepayments, and deferred income as part of monthly closing activities.
- Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
- Contribute to the preparation of weekly and monthly management accounts within set deadlines.
- Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
- Support the year-end audit, providing documentation and assisting with audit procedures.
SENIOR BOOKKEEPER - The Coffee Room - London, UK
(2021-01 - 2023-02)
- Maintained comprehensive financial records, managing accounts payable, supplier invoices, and conducting accurate bank reconciliations to uphold financial integrity.
- Prepared and submitted VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements, ensuring timely compliance and accuracy.
- Supported annual and ad hoc audit processes, providing detailed documentation and reconciliations to facilitate smooth audits.
- Administered monthly payroll for 150+ staff, ensuring punctuality, accuracy, and compliance, while managing pension schemes with meticulous attention to detail.
- Negotiated and managed supplier contracts, including energy providers, optimizing costs and securing favorable terms.
- Supported talent acquisition by coordinating job postings, scheduling interviews, and overseeing new hire onboarding, ensuring HR records were precise and up to date.
- Oversaw licensing compliance for multiple locations, ensuring all permits were current and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
