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
2012.09 - 2025.07
- 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
2021.02 - 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
2002.12 - 2014.04
- 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
2003.01 - 2003.09
- 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
2001.01 - 2002.02
- 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
1999.03 - 2000.03
- 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
1997.09 - 1998.10
- 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 2011.10 - 2015.03
Understanding Management course - Management
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
General English, advanced level - FCE achieved from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
THE BURLINGTON SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
2002.01 - 2003.01
Management and Marketing Faculty - Management
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARMIA&MAZURY, POLAND
1997.01 - 2001.01
A-levels - Polish Literature (A), Math’s(C), English Language (B) and Economics (B)
THE COLLEGE OF ECONOMICS, POLAND
1993.01 - 1997.01
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
2021.02 - Current
Accounts assistant
Chicksand Gordon Avis
2012.09 - 2025.07
NVQ Level 3 - AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 4
KAPLAN FINANCIAL
2011.10 - 2015.03
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Y&H Exhibitions Ltd.
2003.01 - 2003.09
PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO AND SHOP MANAGER
Snappy Snaps Putney
2002.12 - 2014.04
General English, advanced level - FCE achieved from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
THE BURLINGTON SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
2002.01 - 2003.01
OFFICE ASSISTANT AND PA TO DIRECTOR
Fiesta Plus
2001.01 - 2002.02
LEASING SUPERVISOR
International Leasing Fund Ltd.
1999.03 - 2000.03
OFFICE CLERK AND SECRETARY TO DIRECTOR
ABS Exp-Imp
1997.09 - 1998.10
Management and Marketing Faculty - Management
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARMIA&MAZURY, POLAND
1997.01 - 2001.01
A-levels - Polish Literature (A), Math’s(C), English Language (B) and Economics (B)
THE COLLEGE OF ECONOMICS, POLAND
1993.01 - 1997.01
Understanding Management course - Management
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY