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serena comrie

@serenacomrie

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I manage finance, payroll, billing, and compliance across education, construction, and corporate operations.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply my finance, payroll, billing, compliance, and operational management experience in a role where I can improve processes, support commercial objectives, and work independently or collaboratively.

I'm managing school finances at Gateways Educational Trust, including monthly payroll, HMRC and pension reporting, billing of approximately £6m termly, grant compliance, bank reconciliations, and educational-visit budgets.

Previously, I led back-office finance, procurement, and administration at Medi-Plumb Installations using Xero, and held finance, purchase ledger, business centre management, academy management, administration, recruitment, and social media roles across National Trench Safety, Regus, Capita Samsung, Touchstone Advocacy, BJSS, and Morrisons. With over 26 years across education, adult social care, banking, technology, construction, and IT, I bring organised problem-solving, initiative, and collaborative working.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Finance Manager

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Gateways Educational Trust Ltd

Jun 2021 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Managed school finances with integrity and transparency, overseeing payroll, billing, and compliance. Led billing generating approximately £6m termly and monthly for early years, and coordinated educational visits.

Payroll Management Billing Financial Reporting Compliance Budget Management Bank Reconciliation Pension Administration