TREVOR RUSSELL

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Day: 01144 1689 808083 ▪ Evening: 07761 199435 ▪ tdr184@aol.com

PROFILE

• An forward-thinking and energetic person with considerable background that incorporates

a wide range of disciplines, including all aspects of Finance and Accounts, Management /
Statutory Financial reporting, Inventory Management / Valuations, Office Management, all
aspects of Payroll, and Company Secretarial duties.

• Strong technical background with proficiency in the specification and implementation of

new IT systems within a multi-site group structure.

• Articulate communication and interpersonal skills have resulted in building and

maintaining good relations with management, motivating employees into working effectively
as a team and to perform to their best ability, and in presenting high quality and timely
financial information to directors and non-financial managers.

WORK EXPERIENCE

FINANCE MANAGER Oct 2003 – Present

Thompsons (UK) Ltd Vulcan Way New Addington Croydon, Surrey UK
Thompsons (UK) Ltd., a private, entrepreneurial and innovative organisation that has been operating very
successfully since 1973, is a premium manufacturer of "Tipper-Truck" bodies operating from three remote
locations in the United Kingdom. www.thompsonsuk.com

• Reporting directly to the Managing Director, direct the day-to-day head office operations,
manage a team of five personnel, and lead the whole IT operation and training thereof
• Responsible for the day-to-day running of all aspects of the Finance function
• Prepare Group Companies’ monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and
quarterly VAT returns
• Process monthly staff and directors’ payroll including filing of P35, P14/P60, NI1A, and
P11D statutory tax returns
• Prepare all statutory draft year-end financial statements and supporting schedules
• Liaise with the auditors at annual audit
• Act as Company Secretary of four Group Companies
• File Annual Returns, etc.

Accomplishments/Initiatives:
• Personally crafted a very capable team of five which has contributed to the very highly
regarded Finance Department which now exists.
• Responsible for computerisation of a complex multi-site FIFO inventory system as well as
the specification and implementation of Access Dimensions Accounting Software
• Implemented innovative techniques to maximise Customer Cash inflow
• Gained comprehensive experience with Group Company Accounts
• Provision of timely management information as required
• Optimal utilisation of frequent large cash surplus deposits
• Continual review and improvement to systems and procedures
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FINANCIAL CONTROLLER/ITMANAGER Aug 1986 – Sep 2003

John A Sparks & Co. Ltd Western Industrial Estate Caerphilly, UK
A family-run company with 80 years experience in providing Diesel Engines, Generating Sets and Heavy Duty
Transmissions. Over the years they have built up strategic partnerships with some of the world’s leading
manufacturing companies such as Volvo Penta, SDMO Generating Sets and Allison Transmissions.
www.a-sparks.com

• Directed the day-to-day head office operations and reported to the Directors
• Recruited, trained and motivated a support team of three personnel

Finance:
• Responsible for the day-to-day running of all aspects of the accounts function
• Finalized monthly FIFO stock and WIP valuations
• Prepared sales, gross profit analyses, and management accounts for presentation at monthly
board meetings
• Actively involved in the formulation of company strategy and policy
• Prepared cash flow forecasts, budgets, and quarterly VAT returns
• Processed monthly staff and directors’ payroll including filing of P35, P14/P60, NI1A, and
P11D statutory returns
• Prepared statutory draft year-end accounts and all schedules
• Liaised with the Auditors at annual audit

Information Technology:
• Managed the system on two servers. Kilo-stream link to South Wales office from London
Head-Office
• Managed the IT operation: backups and processing
• Set up and ensured adherence to strict system disciplines and procedures
• Implemented upgrades and troubleshot IT problems
• Supported the Unity suite of programs
• Sourced and purchased hardware, software and consumables

Accomplishments/Initiatives:
• Implemented new MIS to improve controls and report information
• Improved Credit days taken from 65 to average 45 days
• Consistently provided timely management report to Directors
• Conducted continual review and improvement to systems and procedures

EDUCATION
Chartered Institute of Chartered Accountants (CIMA) Semi-Finalist
• Currently working to qualify by the end of 2010

Ordinary National Certificate in Business Studies

An active participant of keep-fit activities and swimming who also enjoys reading The Times
newspaper and solving crosswords and number puzzles
 Trevor Russell
Day: 01144 1689 808083 ▪ Evening: 07761 199435 ▪ tdr184@aol.com

To whom it may concern

Dear Sirs,

I have worked, as Finance Manager, at my present company (a very successful

£17m turnover Truck Tipper-Body group manufacturing operation - operating
over multi-sites within the UK - for the last six years. www.thompsonsuk.com

Prior to this position I had worked as Financial Controller for a small Service-
Engineering company (£2.5m) for several years. www.a-sparks.com

The overriding ethos of the business is fast-moving, innovative and

entrepreneurial. This challenging environment demands the preparation &
presentation of high-quality and timely financial reporting /analysis,
complemented by competent cash management skills. These requirements are
consistently provided with the assistance of a very capable team of five; that
have been personally crafted by me during my tenure with this organisation. I
report directly to the Managing Director.

My considerable experience and background incorporates a wide range of

disciplines including all aspects of Finance and Accounts; Management/Statutory
Financial Reporting; Stock Management/Valuations; Office Management; all
aspects of payroll, Company Secretarial duties; and most areas of Information
Technology: including the specification and implementation of new systems.

My knowledge also encompasses International Financial Reporting Standards and

GAAP of various countries.

I am very experienced in most of the leading ERP packages, such as Sage,

Pegasus, Exchequer; and very adept with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

I am academically capable and possess a quick analytical mindset, which

combined with my very good interpersonal skills, are used to great advantage
when presenting and discussing Financial Statements and other data to directors
and non-financial managers.

Excellent references are obtainable from my current Managing Director who is

fully aware of my future plans.

I am also a semi-finalist CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)

looking to qualify within the next twelve months.

Yours faithfully,

Trevor Russell

January 2010