Liam Bull
London
Summary
Detail-oriented Finance Professional specialising in accounts payable, receivable, credit control, and debt recovery. Skilled in managing supplier payments, bank reconciliations, and VAT reconciliations, ensuring precise cash flow oversight. Experienced in double-entry bookkeeping and aged debtor management, delivering reliable financial reporting while enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Accounts Assistant
Roberson Wine Merchants
2024.03 - 2026.01
- Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliations and bi-weekly payment runs.
- Processed and posted supplier invoices accurately in accordance with double-entry bookkeeping principles.
- Performed daily bank reconciliations, ensuring accurate cash position reporting.
- Completed VAT and Duty reconciliations to support regulatory compliance and reporting deadlines.
- Resolved supplier and customer account discrepancies, enhancing accuracy in financial reporting.
- Managed aged debtor accounts and proactively chased outstanding balances to improve cash collection.
- Liaised with suppliers and internal stakeholders to efficiently resolve financial queries, promoting effective communication.
- Supported the finance department with the day-to-day management of purchase and sales ledger activities within a busy commercial environment.
- Maintained a high degree of accuracy across financial postings and reconciliations.
- Ensured timely processing of supplier payments, reinforcing strong supplier relationships.
- Supported effective financial controls through consistent reconciliation procedures.
Maintenance Officer (Compliance & Financial Administration)
CareJoy Healthcare
2023.05 - 2023.10
- Assisted with internal and external audits, achieving zero compliance failures.
- Supported multiple successful audits with no compliance issues identified.
- Coordinated compliance, audit and administrative functions to maintain accurate company documentation and financial records.
- Reviewed and validated financial and employment documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy in contracts and payslips.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records across company systems.
- Managed document renewal schedules, enhancing ongoing compliance and reducing risk of non-compliance.
- Improved document control processes and record accuracy.
Business Administration Apprentice (Finance-Focused)
CareJoy Healthcare
2021.10 - 2023.05
- Successfully recovered £1.2 million in outstanding client debt.
- Improved cash collection times through proactive debtor management.
- Managed credit control activities and debtor collections to ensure timely payments.
- Prioritised high-value accounts to maximise cash recovery.
- Investigated financial anomalies and negative margin reports to identify underlying issues.
- Produced and analysed weekly margin reports for consultants.
- Maintained detailed Excel reporting and performance-tracking systems to support informed decision-making.
- Developed extensive experience within finance and credit control functions while completing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.
- Resolved payroll-related queries and pay discrepancies.
- Enhanced management reporting through accurate financial analysis.
Financial Understudy (Work Placement)
Viking Motorcycle Seats
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Assisted with cash flow monitoring to support financial stability and informed decision-making.
- Recorded daily sales and expenditure transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
- Produced supplier and customer invoices to ensure timely payments and accurate billing.
- Delivered professional customer service and administrative support.
Education
Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship -
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
2014.01 - 2021.01
Skills
- Payment processing
- Bank Reconciliations
- VAT & Duty Reconciliations
- Double-Entry Bookkeeping
- Debtor management
- Accounts management
- Cash Flow Monitoring
- Financial Reporting Support
- Financial Administration
- Financial software
- Microsoft Excel
- Xero
- Integra
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Management
- Debt management
Certification
- Neuven Audit Training
- Successfully completed audit training.
- Supported multiple audits resulting in zero compliance failures.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
Roberson Wine Merchants
2024.03 - 2026.01
Maintenance Officer (Compliance & Financial Administration)
CareJoy Healthcare
2023.05 - 2023.10
Business Administration Apprentice (Finance-Focused)
CareJoy Healthcare
2021.10 - 2023.05
Financial Understudy (Work Placement)
Viking Motorcycle Seats
2018.01 - 2019.01
Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship -
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
2014.01 - 2021.01