Louise A Rennie Arbroath, United Kingdom DD11 5SA  01241 830404

louisea.rennie@icloud.com  LinkedIn

Accounts and Payroll Manager

Proven success leading accounting functions and payroll management for high-growth organisation

Meticulous and dynamic professional, offering extensive experience in developing and implementing accounting,
payroll, and credit management strategies. A collaborator, attentive, and open-minded leader with a proven ability to
oversee a big picture in interpreting and applying a wide range of accounting solutions. Well-versed in creating
procedures and policies that ensure timely recovery of credit, while maintaining a high level of customer retention.
Proven track record of sound financial guidance in a complex and global settings that drive growth, increase efficiency,
and optimise bottom-line profits. Demonstrated management skills that enhance productivity and drive sustained
organisational performance. Competent to multi-task and prioritise responsibilities to meet stringent deadlines.
Highlights of Expertise
 Innovative Accounting Solutions  Bank Reconciliations / Budgeting
 Payroll Management & Wages Restructuring  Regulatory Compliance & Framework
 Credit Control Policies / Financial Planning  Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting
 Recruiting and Staffing Initiatives  Staff Development Programmes
 Contract Development & Negotiations  Team Building & Leadership

Career Experience
RT McEwan Limited, Inverkeilor, Arbroath
Assessed credit worthiness of the customers to stay within the credit limit of the company and recovered credit of over
£200,000 over a three-day period by negotiating with customers.
ACCOUNTS AND PAYROLL MANAGER (1992 to Present)
Prepare monthly journal entries and GL account reconcilliations. Manage the preparation of budgets, track record
of expenditures, and control the budget variances. Complete complex bank reconcilliations. Prepare financial
statements by gathering and analysing information from the general ledger system. Analyse information by
developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information. Protect organisation's value by keeping information
confidential. Balance the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
 Maintained payroll information, while updating payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in
exemptions, insurance coverage, and savings deductions.
 Negotiated with suppliers for optimal prices, discounts, and favourable terms and conditions without
compromising quality standards resulted in saving significant operational costs.
 Examined sales and purchase invoices, scrutinised quantity of goods sold, verified goods descriptions, and
ensured the accurate recording of each transaction.
 Reconciled all ledgers and general accounts with balance sheet figures to identify the difference and ensured
the correct classification of head of accounts.
 Oversaw human resources operations, such as advertising job listings, developing the induction protocol,
interviewing candidates, and selecting best-fit talents.
 Managed and supervised staff members, assessed performance, evaluated training needs, and conducted
training sessions to improve productivity and efficiency.
 Complied with all prevailing regulations, including HMRC to ensure the smooth workflow of operations.

Additional experience as Credit Control Manager at British Telecommunications Plc.

Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft Office Suite, Sage Line 50, Sage Payroll, Stirling Accounts, Stirling Transport, eTransport, and Contrado