David Griffiths
Personal Statement
Self-motivated, results orientated individual with proven decision making and trouble-shooting abilities. Able to tackle distinct tasks at detail level, yet maintain a holistic approach. Thrives on challenges and learning new skills.
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Highly adaptable, with experience in a high level administrative role.
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NVQ4 MAAT - Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians.
Work experience
Great Dawley Town Council - Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
O1 May 2008 - 31 May 2014
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Head of Paid Service. Implemented the decisions and policies of the Council and oversaw the management of the Council. Fulfilled statutory duties and guided the Council in the execution of its legal obligations.
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Managed all the office functions, encompassing customer services and finance. Lead for the organisation's growth and strategic direction, including implementation of new systems.
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Provided administrative support to the ‘Corporate Body’, including secretarial support, minute taking, and coordinating diaries and arranging meetings.
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Monitored the budget of the organisation to ensure that resources were effectively deployed, including formulation of the annual budget for consideration and acceptance. In consultation with the Chairman, oversaw matters for consideration by the organisation.
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As 'Responsible Financial Officer' responsible for accounting for sales, purchases, cash transaction, and fixed assets. Accruals & prepayments and receivables & payables. Monthly reconciliations, and Year End to statutory requirements. Tax and VAT liaison.
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Accounting Cycle:
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Posted journal entries to ledger accounts / Prepared unadjusted trial balance.
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Prepared adjusting entries / Adjusted trial balance.
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Prepared financial statements.
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Closing entries / Prepared post-closing trial balance.
Achieved through:
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Monthly financial reporting to the Corporate Body.
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All cheque, DD and BACS movements (Expenditure) / Income.
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Reconciliations; Bank and Fixed Deposits.
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Financial Statement Cashbook / Financial Budget Comparison.
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Risk Management, including fixed deposits and insurance.
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Ensured Health and Safety legislation compliance and that all matters arising were dealt with.
Vale of White Horse District Council - Facilities Manager
Feb 2002 - Aug 2007
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Responsible for the safe & comfortable working environment of staff and the public, to provide guidance & ensure compliance with Health & Safety.
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Managed eight other roles, including an Admin Officer (Role: In addition to supporting facilities management activities; data entry into the Finance System [Agresso]).
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Undertook project as systems analyst and delivered training across organisation on new Finance system.
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The budget manager for planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and 'soft' facilities - 350 staff located in civic offices.
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Responsible for SLAs and KPIs for internal clients, external clients and customers.
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Compiled data and suggestions for incorporation into the Council's short, medium and long-term budget and service planning exercises and for inclusion in the Council's risk management strategy.
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Assisted the Council's accountancy team with the allocation of the 'full' costs of the running of the civic building, including the development of more relevant absorption models.
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Practised good internal budget control including flexing budgets and controlling variances.
Education & Qualifications
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Post-graduate Diploma in Management Studies.
Buckingham Chilterns University College.
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FdSc Applied Sociology
Community Engagement & Governance.
University of Gloucestershire.
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NVQ 4 Association of Accounting Technicians.
Abingdon & Witney College
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BTEC Higher National Diploma in Surveying.
Royal School of Military Survey
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Seven ‘O’ Levels (or equivalent) and two C.S.E.s.
Hadley Manor, Telford.
Languages
English
Sectors
SALES
FACILITIES MANAGER
PROJECT MANAGER
ACCOUNTS
Skills
VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
ORGANISATIONAL
TIME MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT OFFICE
PLANNING
TEAMWORK
NEGOTIATING
LEADERSHIP
COMMERCIAL AWARENESS
ANALYSING
2010 - present
2010 - present