Ben Langford
Cardiff
Summary
AAT qualified finance professional currently studying ACCA, with three years experience in a fast paced finance environment. Strong foundation in purchase ledger, journal postings, reconciliations, and month-end support, with a solid understanding of accruals, prepayments, and period-end adjustments. Experienced in Oracle NetSuite and Excel, with a proactive approach to resolving finance queries and maintaining accurate ledger records. Seeking a role to further develop my technical expertise and apply accounting principles in practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Purchasing officer
Cardiff and Vale College
Cardiff
2024.10 - Current
- Prepared and processed BACS and all ad-hoc payments, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
- Streamlined purchasing processes, improved efficiency in operations.
- Reconciled payables monthly to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Ensured compliance of purchase orders to company policies, ensured integrity in procurement processes.
Purchase ledger assistant
Cardiff and Vale College
Cardiff
2023.07 - 2024.10
- Audited supplier statements regularly to ensure financial accuracy.
- Collaborated with departments and suppliers to resolve queries and issues promptly.
- Matched and coded 800 invoices monthly, ensuring precision in financial records.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - AAT in accounting
AAT
Cardiff 2021.09 - 2025.05
Masters degree - ACCA
ACCA
Cardiff 2025.10 -
Skills
- Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments and period end adjustments
- End-to-end purchase ledger and accounts payable processing
- Month-end close support including journal postings and reconciliations
- Oracle NetSuite proficiency
- Financial query investigation and resolution
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- General ledger maintenance
- VAT compliance awareness
Timeline
Masters degree - ACCA
ACCA
2025.10 -
Purchasing officer
Cardiff and Vale College
2024.10 - Current
Purchase ledger assistant
Cardiff and Vale College
2023.07 - 2024.10
Diploma of Higher Education - AAT in accounting
AAT
2021.09 - 2025.05