James Alex Walker – CV

Tel : 07708488913Location : Marylebone, London W1U

A passionate, driven and highly focused young finance professional with specialist expertise in the international hospitality and leisure industry.

Profile

Currently working as the Finance Manager for Hub Ventures. An exciting group of social enterprises comprising of sustainability focused restaurants, a trendy guesthouse and a nationwide charity with offices in several cities across the UK. The role is all encompassing and builds on the wealth of industry specific experience I have acquired over my previous working history.

Work history

Hub Ventures – FINANCE MANAGER // June 2015 - Present

Main responsibilities include:

Management of the groups accounting requirements Implementing financial controls and procedures across the group Regular and ad-hoc reporting for senior management Sales reconciliations between Stockllink POS software and Access

Dimensions Accounts package. Sales reconciliations between Eviivo reservation system and Access

Dimensions Accounts package. Debtor reviews Finance business partnering assisting with decision making, developing

new strategy and driving performance. Forecasting and Budgeting

Transun Travel Ltd – COMMERCIAL ANALYST // August 2013 – June 2015

Company brief - Tour operator specializing in up-market alternative holidays

Main responsibilities include:

Implementation of new financial controls and procedures including the use of ERP software SAP B1.

Regular and ad-hoc financial reporting to senior management Regular travel overseas to implement financial controls and procedures

within our group of companies. Sales reconciliations between Travellink Reservation System and SAP B1 Sales reconciliations between Roommaster POS and SAP B1 Monthly management accounts reporting variances to budget

Finance business partnering working closely with UK departments and overseas resort management assisting with decision making, developing new strategy and driving performance.

Overseeing the credit controller and ensuring all money comes in within the company’s terms.

Consolidated forecasting and budgeting

BB Productions – EVENT MANAGER // August 2012-Augut 2013

Between August 2012 and 2013 I took a career break to curate and run a travelling music festival stage with a group of friends.

Clark Howes LLP – TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT // September 2011 – August 2012

Buckinghamshire based accountancy practice.

Updating and managing sales and purchase ledgers Performing bank reconciliations Drawing up income/expense accounts Producing profit and loss accounts Compiling balance sheets Completing and submitting VAT returns, Calculating tax returns (incl. corporation tax) Running payrolls (PAYE/NIC/CIS) Capital allowance calculation RTI reporting P11d compilation

Certifications

ACCA F1, F2 & F3 passed. Continual studier. AAT L3

IT skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SAP B1, Crystal reports, VT+ Accounts, Stocklink POS software, Roommaster POS and reservation software, Travellink reservation system, Access Dimensions, Focalpoint.

Basic knowledge of Sage Line 50, Quickbooks, SAP Hanna, Oracle. Highly computer literate across PC and MAC operating systems

Other skills and personal attributes

Full UK driving licence Smart and professional appearance Problem solver by nature

Fast learner and easy adopter

Education

BPP Professional School Reading – ACCA continual studier Abingdon and Witney College - Business A-Level grade B and AAT Lv.3 The Downs School Compton - 10 GCSE’s A – C incl. A in Maths and B in

English language and BB Science double award

References available on request