Andrew Lamb

Background

About Andrew Lamb

PROFESSIONAL PROFILEA qualified accountant with over 10 years’ experience in property and housing finance, Andrew’s skills range from management accounts and statutory reporting to financial planning and taxation. With a strong emphasis on business partnering and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders up to board level, he has a track record of quickly learning new processes and systems, suggesting improvements and delivering results. An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, he is adaptable and flexible to a changing environment and a clear, strategic thinker, keen to bring fresh ideas to each new situation.Key Skills:• Management accounts production, forecasting financial out-turns, with commentary & balance sheet reconciliations, within tight timescales• Tailoring reports to match the needs of a wide range of customers, from board directors down to operational managers and their staff, to ensure budget holders understand & can take ownership of their budgets • Statutory financial reporting under UK GAAP, including FRS 102 & the Housing SORP• Influencing colleagues at all levels by providing constructive financial advice, cost savings, income generation, investment decisions, financial appraisals, etc.• Project management, including both start-up companies & projects• Budgeting and forecasting, particularly long-range forecasts & 30 year plans• Tax planning and reporting — Corporation Tax, VAT and payroll taxes• Financial benchmarking at company and group level, including Value for Money standard and the Sector Scorecard• Developing and continual improvement of finance systems and processes to ensure both financial control and efficient and effective operation of the business• Payroll management, including auto enrolment, RTI reporting & accounts software integration• Managing a team, mentoring and developing their skills• Advanced user of Excel, Word, Agresso, Integra, Sage 50, Sage Payroll & Housing BRIXX