Tanyara Kerr
Perth,Scotland
Summary
Detail orientated and resourceful financial administrator with over 15 years' experience in delivering financial and administrative support to organisations. Adept at multi-tasking, communicating. Driven to utilise competencies to continuously learn to deliver a high-quality service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Business Partner
Mary’s Meals
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Guided operational teams on all expenditure related matters; promoted culture of fiscal responsibility within company.
- Executed monthly payroll and ensured compliance with HMRC and pension requirements
- Conducted variance analysis on monthly expenditure, collaborated with Directorates for review
- Collaborated with business management to set and control annual budgets.
- Created monthly management packs, aiding informed decision-making at senior level meetings.
- Facilitated smooth audits through meticulous preparation and record-keeping.
Financial & Operations Manager
Scottish Environment LINK
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed financial administration and office functions supporting Chief Officer with HR and governance
- Ensured smooth day-to-day operations with diligent oversight of office tasks.
- Prepared accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions ensuring meticulous attention to detail to reduce errors.
- Prepared and presented quarterly financial reports for Board and Project Managers
- Maintained and enhanced well-documented financial information systems meeting audit requirements
Financial Administrator
Directorate of Public Health
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Coordinated resource supply function for Directorate meeting tight deadlines and ensuring best value
- Raised and managed invoices and re-charges, ensuring precise tracking of income and expenditure
- Determined suitable transaction methods and managed petty cash
- Line management of six team members ensuring effective support for Directorate activities
Administrative Officer
Scottish Forestry
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Delivered information and enquiry service to agents and general public
- Facilitated administrative assistance for Woodland Officers and colleagues
- Administered processing of grant applications, licence applications, claims and variations
Finance Officer
Perth and Kinross Council
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Monitored financial performance across 30+ cost centres, ensuring precise reporting to support decision making
- Collaborated with budget holders to address forecast variances and enhance operational efficiencies
- Implemented ledger screening, processed journals and handled budget adjustments
- Conducted internal audits to maintain compliance with financial procedures in schools and departments
- Led training sessions on financial policy and company procedures for new employees
- Produce end of year accounting information for preparation of annual accounts and auditing
Assistant Finance Officer
Perth and Kinross Council
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Monitored revenue and staff budgets across Housing and Community Care Service
- Processed journals, accruals and prepayments ensuring accurate financial records
- Managed budget holder queries to support cost management
- Managed invoicing tasks, supplier onboarding and financial coding queries across purchase and sales ledgers
- Administered agreements and processed annual payments surpassing £2 million
- Optimised credit card processes achieving timely reconciliation and departmental compliance
Finance assistant
Perth & Kinross Council
05.2009 - 04.2013
- Calculated contributions and drafted contracts for residential care services following national guidelines
- Collected monthly care charges from service users and processed local authority funding payments to providers
- Provide advice and guidance to clients and other stakeholders regarding charging guidelines, signposting services and resources
Finance Support Assistant
Perth and Kinross Council
05.2009 - 04.2013
Education
BA - Accounting
University of Dundee
Certificate - Mathematics
Open University
HNC - Business Administration
Perth College
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Time-management skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer service orientated
- Administrative tasks
- Proficient in Excel
- Ledger processes
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Payroll processing
- Account reconciliations
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Sage 50 competence
Custom
Available on request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Business Partner
Mary’s Meals
08.2024 - 12.2024
Financial & Operations Manager
Scottish Environment LINK
09.2021 - 08.2024
Financial Administrator
Directorate of Public Health
06.2020 - 09.2021
Administrative Officer
Scottish Forestry
01.2020 - 06.2020
Finance Officer
Perth and Kinross Council
04.2016 - 08.2018
Assistant Finance Officer
Perth and Kinross Council
04.2013 - 04.2016
Finance assistant
Perth & Kinross Council
05.2009 - 04.2013
Finance Support Assistant
Perth and Kinross Council
05.2009 - 04.2013
Certificate - Mathematics
Open University
HNC - Business Administration
Perth College
BA - Accounting
University of Dundee
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