Bruce Clark
Finance Controller @QMS Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Finance Controller @QMS Ltd
Newton Abbot, GB
Following the sudden passing of the Finance Manager, I stepped into full responsibility for the company’s finance function as the sole member of the accounting department. This role represents a significant step-up in responsibility, requiring rapid self-learning, strong ownership, and sustained commitment during a critical period for the business.Key responsibilities & experience- End-to-end ownership of customer invoicing, credit control, and cash flow- Primary liaison with external accountants (Francis Clark), supporting statutory and year-end requirements- Preparation and maintenance of fixed assets, stock analysis, prepayments, accruals, and finance lease/hire purchase schedules- Production of debtor and creditor reports, taking proactive action where required- Reconciliation of main bank accounts and maintenance of accurate accounting records- Ongoing maintenance of Sage records and collaboration with Lloyds IFO and CBO systems.Key achievements- Supported the successful production of year-end accounts under exceptional circumstances- Leading the migration from Sage (used for over 25 years) to Xero within a tight 3–4 week deadline- Successfully maintained finance operations during a critical business period while managing significant external responsibilities, demonstrating resilience, prioritisation, and sustained commitment under pressure.Alongside this role, I am completing Year 1 of an Accounting & Finance degree, with plans to progress to AAT Level 4 following departmental stabilisation.
EDUCATION
King Edward VI Community College
GCSE, English, Mathematics, Science, and 6 others
Kennicott Sixth Form
A Level
University of Essex
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics
ABOUT BRUCE CLARK
I hold a First-Class BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and am currently studying for my second degree — a BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance with the Open University — where I’m achieving an average of 89.2% across assignments and exams to date.At QMS I’ve developed hands-on experience in core accounting and finance processes, including invoice processing, statement reconciliation, journal entries, expense management, bank reconciliation, and subcontractor and stock analysis. Working extensively with Sage and Excel, I’ve streamlined data handling, improved reporting, and supported accurate financial decision-making.Alongside my finance work, I bring exceptionally strong IT literacy, which enables me to leverage software tools and systems effectively in a finance context. I’m highly proficient in Sage, Excel, Access, and other business systems, and confident I could adapt quickly to platforms such as Xero. This technical strength supports my finance career rather than defining it, allowing me to improve processes and reporting without moving into an IT role.I’m passionate about building a career in accountancy and finance and continue to deepen my knowledge through my degree and independent study, including AAT Level 2 materials between university modules.
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