Thomas Cleary

• Project Cost Management & WIP Analysis: Led weekly WIP meetings with project managers to analyse estimates vs. actuals. Identified cost variances and recommended corrective actions to keep budgets on track and improve profitability.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepared monthly financial reports for project managers and senior leadership, analysing job margins, revenue recognition, and cost overruns to support strategic decisions.

• Month-End Close & Management Accounts: Produced accurate management accounts, ensuring proper cost allocation and revenue recognition. Delivered variance analysis against budgets with insights on financial trends.

• Cash Flow & Working Capital: Delivered weekly cash flow forecasts to the FD, COO, and CEO. Monitored liquidity and forecasted requirements based on project timelines and supplier commitments.

• Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Controls: Investigated control issues and resolved discrepancies. Implemented corrective actions to strengthen internal controls and reporting accuracy.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepared the annual budget and monthly reforecasts in collaboration with marketing, ops, and digital teams. Forecasted job-level income and cash receipts to support strong cash management.

• Business Partnering: Acted as a key liaison between finance and operational teams. Provided tailored financial insights to project managers, improving financial understanding across departments.

• Process Improvement: Led regular debriefs with the FD to refine financial processes, enhance reporting efficiency, and support business growth.

• Expense & Supplier Management: Managed supplier payments, employee expenses, and company credit card transactions. Ensured timely processing and compliance with internal policies.

• Prepared financial statements following IFRS and UK GAAP for a range of clients, including listed and unlisted companies.

• Prepared statutory accounts for both audited and non-audited clients, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.

• Worked with accounting software and client records (cashbooks, bank statements) to compile accurate financial statements.

• Prepared monthly management accounts, performed iXBRL tagging, generated Pentana reports, and completed VAT returns.

• Reported to the Accounts Manager and Partners upon completion of financial statements and related work.

• Presented financial reports and key insights to Partners for use in client meetings.

• Attended client visits alongside line managers to gain a deeper understanding of business operations and review financial statements and management accounts with clients.

• Assisted in firm-wide marketing initiatives, including presenting at career fairs to attract potential apprentices.

• Mentored junior team members by reviewing their work for accuracy and compliance with financial standards, providing constructive feedback and guiding them through complex tasks.

• Prepared statutory accounts under UK GAAP for non-audited clients, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

• Compiled accounts from trial balances, accounting software, and client cashbooks/bank statements.

• Prepared Corporation Tax returns and tax computations.

• Reported to the Accounts Manager and Partners upon completion of work.

• Presented financial reports to Partners for client meetings.

• Assisted the marketing team in promoting the firm, including social media marketing.

• Completed multiple work experience placements with Green & Co. (2016, 2017, 2018) before full employment.