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Barbara Gonzalez

Pontypool,United Kingdom

Summary

Detail-oriented finance professional that has studied with AAT and is currently an ACCA student with experience in VAT returns, IFRS & financial reporting, and year-end accounts finalisation. Proficient in MS Excel, with expertise in bank reconciliations and balance sheet accounting. Skilled in using Xero and Kashflow software to enhance financial reporting processes. Consistently met deadlines and managed a high workload, working on a variety of clients simultaneously with different needs including bookkeeping, reporting, management accounts as well as accounts receivable and payables management. Eager to apply knowledge and contribute to a challenging and rewarding role in a professional accounting environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Accounts Assistant

WMYOB
Remote
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of clients simultaneously such as talent agencies, tv/movie production companies and other private sector companies, adapting to different accounting needs and business models.
  • Managed the accounts receivable/payable for various clients, ensuring accurate allocation in the accounting records and liaising with external parties.
  • Prepared and carried out year-end accounts submissions utilising Excel and IRIS.
  • Carried cost/budget reporting on a monthly basis for movie production companies, analysing and discussing variances with clients.
  • Completed and submitted quarterly VAT returns on a timely basis.
  • Carried out balance sheet reconciliations and improved reporting accuracy for clients.
  • Prepared journal entries for accruals, prepayments and year end adjustments.
  • Conducted bank reconciliations for a number of clients regularly to maintain accurate records using Xero, Sage and Kashflow.
  • Provided an oversight over talent agency clients, being a point of contact to provide guidance to other colleagues with complex queries and financial processes for the agencies.
  • Processed client payments weekly for various talent agencies using the payroll software Tagmin, dealing with complex foreign payments and ensuring actors were paid on time.
  • Trained colleagues on accounting principles and processes.

Finance Administrator

Sedgwick
Cardiff
07.2019 - 04.2022
  • Performed monthly bank reconciliations for a set of accounts and conducted investigations into any discrepancies.
  • Maintained the purchase ledger, matching the payments received on a daily basis and ensuring that the invoices produced in the system match the payments.
  • Checked supplier's invoices against purchase order information, working alongside credit control for outstanding payments and dealing with any queries that arise.
  • Worked under strict deadlines to ensure that the payments received on a daily basis are all allocated and matched correctly, in preparation for the payment runs.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with nearly 100% accuracy.
  • Completed daily reconciliation reports using Excel detailing payment data and discrepancies for management.
  • Took an active part in assisting the team with banking reconciliations during the month-start deadlines.
  • Gathered all banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in excel format and reconciled balances.

Credit Analyst

Intermex Wire Transfer
Miami, Florida
04.2018 - 09.2018
  • Processed new incoming business applications from sales representatives.
  • Achieved in implementing a new company-wide system by training colleagues with the software and taking an active part in developing the Credit team's guidelines and procedures for the change.
  • Trained new employees on Credit and company guidelines, providing mentoring and aid throughout they're training.
  • Communicated and coordinated with multiple departments, including Accounts Receivable and Compliance to ensure the smooth implementation of new accounts.
  • Prepared reports on a daily and monthly basis on Excel to monitor the department's performance for the VP.
  • Analyzed customer data, including financial statements, to determine the level of risk involved for opening an account with the company.
  • Requested and reviewed credit reports to ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines.
  • Interviewed applicants to obtain personal and financial information used to determine credit worthiness, as well as gathering documentation to complete analysis.
  • Performed credit reviews on corporations to assess financial conditions.

Underwriter

Florida Merchant Service
Miami, Florida
03.2016 - 04.2018
  • Processed challenging loan and merchant credit card processing applications (e.g., first-time borrowers, self-employed applicants and borrowers with problematic credit history.)
  • Provided leadership and direction for colleagues during month-end deadlines, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Assisted in the hiring of sales representatives, providing training on company and merchant bank policies.
  • Monitored sales representatives performance and provided mentoring to achieve personal and department production goals.
  • Scrutinized financial statements, production reports, tax returns, and credit documentation for accuracy and compliance within underwriting guidelines.

Education

ACCA
06.2024 -

AAT Level 4

High School Diploma -

Miami Killian Senior High School
Miami, FL

Skills

  • VAT Returns
  • MS Excel
  • MS Office
  • IFRS & Financial Reporting
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Xero, Kashflow and Sage software knowledge
  • Year-End accounts finalisation
  • Financial reporting
  • Accounts payable, receivable, balance sheet accounting

Timeline

ACCA
06.2024 -

Accounts Assistant

WMYOB
04.2022 - Current

Finance Administrator

Sedgwick
07.2019 - 04.2022

Credit Analyst

Intermex Wire Transfer
04.2018 - 09.2018

Underwriter

Florida Merchant Service
03.2016 - 04.2018

AAT Level 4

High School Diploma -

Miami Killian Senior High School

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