sarah bourne

financial accountant

About

I have over 20 years of experience within the financial services industry, holding a variety of roles within the finance function, giving me a grounded and overall understanding of multiple processes. During this time, not only have I successfully prepared and delivered monthly management accounts within reducing deadlines along with full IFRS statutory accounts, I have also developed my team in order for them to achieve their own aspirations and career progression. Being involved with major systems projects has allowed me to share my knowledge and be part of a team that consistently delivers in line with company strategy. Having responsibility of the preparation and review of over 400 balance sheet reconciliations ensures that a robust balance sheet exists with robust controls in place. I am a dedicated, reliable hard worker who is able to communicate at all levels within the company and pride myself on team and personal development. I am proficient in using SAP and all Microsoft suite.

Country

united kingdom

City

olney

Industry

financial services

Skill

people management, account management, account reconciliation, international financial reporting standards, accounting, operational planning, automotive, negotiation, change management, customer service, stakeholder management, business process improvement, time management, policy, teamwork, networking, charity work, project delivery, value added tax

Experience

finance operations manager

volkswagen financial services (uk)

2007-4 - 2007-8 · 5 mos

* Responsible for 12 team members * Oversee the daily critical operations with regards to payments to retailers, collections from customers, payment of supplier invoices, raising accounts receivable invoices and the importing and allocation of daily bank files * Review balance sheet reconciliations ensuring further investigation is completed

group reporting assistant accountant

volkswagen financial services (uk)

2004-2 - 2007-3 · 3 yrs 2 mos

* Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts * Prepare balance sheet reconciliations * Assist with internal and external audits * Assist with ad-hoc tasks as directed by the Group Reporting Accountant and Financial Accountant

purchase ledger clerk

volkswagen financial services (uk)

2002-2 - 2004-2 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Processing of fleet maintenance invoices for payment along with supplier statetment reconciliations

sales ledger clerk

volkswagen financial services (uk)

2000-4 - 2002-2 · 1 yr 11 mos

Raising of adhoc sales ledger invoices from across the business along with credit control

financial accountant

volkswagen financial services

2007-8 - Present · 19 yrs 2 mos

Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) provides finance and insurance services to customers across the entire Volkswagen Group in the United Kingdom. The Group includes some of the most popular automotive brands including Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and of course, Volkswagen.