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Languages
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AGNES MEDRZYCKA

Croydon,Surrey

Summary

Proficient in office software, analytical reporting, and customer relationship management, with a strong command of both verbal and written communication. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop for graphic design and adept at using accounting software for financial management and tax preparation, including Sage, Xero, Iris, CCH, and Andica. A native Polish speaker with proficient English language skills. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive organisational success and enhance operational efficiency.

Accurate and precise accounting professional with experience in bank reconciliations, annual accounts preparation and payroll management. Experienced in preparing Excel spreadsheets to track banking transactions and financial performance. Meets deadlines through strong time management.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Accounts assistant

Chicksand Gordon Avis
London
09.2012 - 07.2025
  • Company Overview: Chartered Accountants, London
  • Book-keeping for various clients using Sage 50 and Xero software
  • Correspondence with the clients, HMRC and Companies House
  • Submitting online clients’ accounts and annual returns to Companies House
  • Preparation of clients’ year end accounts, corp tax returns, vat returns and personal tax returns


Financial Director

LAVA Homes London Ltd
Croydon, Surrey
02.2021 - Current
  • Developed financial models to support strategic planning initiatives.
  • Initiated cost-saving measures, bolstering the firm's bottom line.
  • Coordinated annual budgeting process, facilitating efficient resource allocation.
  • Implemented innovative accounting systems to improve transparency and accuracy in reporting.
  • Managed cash flow effectively to meet operational needs and investment goals alike.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports for board-level discussions and decision-making.
  • Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
  • Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
  • Reduced annual business expenditure through careful expense monitoring.
  • Developed strategies to increase profits and cost savings.
  • Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
  • Streamlined finance operations by implementing robust risk management strategies.
  • Mitigated financial risks with diligent forecasting and budgeting practices.
  • Optimised tax planning strategies, minimising liabilities whilst maximising profits.

PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO AND SHOP MANAGER

Snappy Snaps Putney
London
12.2002 - 04.2014
  • Running the photo lab and professional studio
  • Customer service and marketing
  • Processing films and digital media, personal design
  • Stock control and cashing up
  • Arranging staff rota and holidays
  • Dealing with customers’ queries also over the phone and via email
  • Training new staff and people development
  • Analyzing period figures and planning new targets

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Y&H Exhibitions Ltd.
London
01.2003 - 09.2003
  • General administration duties including archiving, filing, invoicing etc
  • Control of ingoing and outgoing deliveries
  • Switchboard control
  • Personal assistant tasks to the General Manager

OFFICE ASSISTANT AND PA TO DIRECTOR

Fiesta Plus
Olsztyn
01.2001 - 02.2002
  • General administration duties including computerized accounting and book keeping
  • Dealing with banks, social insurance and tax offices
  • Creating a database for whole company
  • Creating advertising campaigns, collecting and analyzing sales data
  • Stock control
  • Recruiting new staff

LEASING SUPERVISOR

International Leasing Fund Ltd.
Olsztyn
03.1999 - 03.2000
  • Compiling financial reports
  • Co-operation with financial institutions
  • Dealing with clients: advising and negotiating contracts for average of £500,000 per year

OFFICE CLERK AND SECRETARY TO DIRECTOR

ABS Exp-Imp
Poland
09.1997 - 10.1998
  • General administration duties including dealing with customers and suppliers from all over Europe
  • Book-keeping
  • Typing correspondence, filing, archiving
  • Invoicing and preparing delivery documents

Education

NVQ Level 3 - AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 4

KAPLAN FINANCIAL
London
10.2011 - 03.2015

Understanding Management course - Management

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

General English, advanced level - FCE achieved from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

THE BURLINGTON SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
01.2002 - 01.2003

Management and Marketing Faculty - Management

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARMIA&MAZURY, POLAND
01.1997 - 01.2001

A-levels - Polish Literature (A), Math’s(C), English Language (B) and Economics (B)

THE COLLEGE OF ECONOMICS, POLAND
01.1993 - 01.1997

Skills

  • Office software proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
    Analytical reporting
    Verbal and written communication
    Customer relationship management
  • Adobe Photoshop - Graphic design software
  • Accounting software proficiency
    Financial management tools
    Tax preparation software (Sage, Xero, Iris, CCH, Andica)
  • Polish - native speaker
  • English - proficient

Affiliations

  • reading, cycling, dog wellbeing

Languages

English
Fluent
Polish
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Financial Director

LAVA Homes London Ltd
02.2021 - Current

Accounts assistant

Chicksand Gordon Avis
09.2012 - 07.2025

NVQ Level 3 - AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 4

KAPLAN FINANCIAL
10.2011 - 03.2015

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Y&H Exhibitions Ltd.
01.2003 - 09.2003

PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO AND SHOP MANAGER

Snappy Snaps Putney
12.2002 - 04.2014

General English, advanced level - FCE achieved from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

THE BURLINGTON SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
01.2002 - 01.2003

OFFICE ASSISTANT AND PA TO DIRECTOR

Fiesta Plus
01.2001 - 02.2002

LEASING SUPERVISOR

International Leasing Fund Ltd.
03.1999 - 03.2000

OFFICE CLERK AND SECRETARY TO DIRECTOR

ABS Exp-Imp
09.1997 - 10.1998

Management and Marketing Faculty - Management

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARMIA&MAZURY, POLAND
01.1997 - 01.2001

A-levels - Polish Literature (A), Math’s(C), English Language (B) and Economics (B)

THE COLLEGE OF ECONOMICS, POLAND
01.1993 - 01.1997

Understanding Management course - Management

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
AGNES MEDRZYCKA