Benjamin Thomas
London,Walthamstow
Summary
I am an open minded, motivated individual with a strong work ethic. I pride myself on my attitude towards progression and self-development. I'm a graduate with an upper 2:1 in Financial Services and Banking, gaining analytical financial knowledge, and critical thinking skills. I'm an effective collaborator who can adapt to to ever-changing circumstances and pivot in pressuring conditions. I am continuously learning and seek challenging roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Credit Controller
MAPP (property management) Limited
2024.09 - 2024.11
- Chase clients to discuss any arrears via email / phone (RingCentral).
- Producing various financial reports detailing individual or multiple accounts and their status
- Established rapport with property surveyors and discussed client accounts and next steps.
- Maintain correct client / tenant accounts via TRAMPS.
- Maintain multiple mailboxes – sending and responding where appropriate.
- Assist with month-end revenue completeness checks
- Monthly & Quarterly payment Coding.
Accountant Consultant
Hurtigruten
2024.07 - 2024.10
- Post and allocate multi-currency payments and receipts
- Monthly bank reconciliation and fund allocation
- Producing reports on excel to show trends and findings via pivot tables.
- Assist with month-end duties
- Create and process sales and purchase invoices
Financial Analyst
Crest Advisory
2024.03 - 2024.07
- Reconcile multi-currency bank accounts
- Liaise and process staff credit card expenses.
- Process and post purchase order invoices.
- Send out and chase overdue invoices.
- Assist CFO and Business manager with financial reporting and analysis.
- Complete VAT analysis on multiple old and ongoing projects.
- Project budget analysis.
- Month – end reconciliation, profit and loss analysis and summary
Billings Clerk
Hodge Jones & Allen
2023.10 - 2024.01
- Processing and posting, Legal aid, police station, and Private Bills for fee earners.
- File and process all Court duty claims -for all fee earners.
- Maintain / update status of WIP, all files and matters for all fee earners.
- Liaise with staff on all levels to solve queries.
- VAT checks
Admin / Finance Assistant
SideSparkz
2023.07 - 2023.10
- Aiding with daily client queries (via email / social media)
- Generate and process invoices.
- Bank reconciliation of client accounts.
- Chase any debtors
Customer Experience Specialist
EQUANS
2023.04 - 2023.06
- Generated and processed customers billing and metering queries.
- Helping with daily credit control duties.
- Processing invoices – consult with customers, either in person or over the phone.
- Resolving or escalating issues when needed.
- Consulting with engineers and head office to coordinate work orders. – via ‘piranha’ or email
Junior Pensions Administrator
Asquire Wealth Management
2023.01 - 2023.03
- Maintain and update customer records.
- Produce recommendation reports for clients.
- Answer any customers queries – via email & phone call.
- Keep up to date with current pensions and tax laws.
Accounts Manager
East Berry Telecommunications
2020.01 - 2022.12
- Liaise with clients (networking with existing clients as well as new ones & keeping/ building relationships)
- B2B targeted sales (active understanding of industry, adaptability in approach, communication / persuasion skills)
- Manage online presence (strong customer service, time management and organizational skills)
Junior Accountant
CIGMA Accounting
2021.10 - 2021.12
- Preparing VAT tax/tax returns documents and contacting HMRC on behalf of clients.
- Bank reconciliations, credit control, and light bookkeeping.
- General Admin (first line for clients, chasing leads, updating CRM). Aiding clients with their financial queries. Providing support to senior accountants and financial managers: helping with projects and tasks as needed.
- Managing business’ online presence (Google ads, LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)
Education
A-Levels - English Literature
East Barnet School
London 2015.09 - 2017.07
A-Levels - Business & Economics Level 3
East Barnet School
London 2015.09 - 2017.07
Bachelor of Arts - Financial Services and Banking
Coventry University
Coventry 2017.09 - 2020.04
Skills
Excellent verbal / written communication skill Independent Strong Teamwork Intermediate Excel Google Workspace Xero Sage 200 Quickbooks Netsuite SAP Tramps Yardi Proclaim GURU Cashcalc Junifer Citrix O&M FE analytics Financial Regulations Bookkeping VAT returns Reconciliation AP/AR Pivot Table VLookup
Awards/Certifications
- Bloomberg Business Market concepts.
- CIFA – Introduction to UK financial regulation and professional integrity
Timeline
Credit Controller
MAPP (property management) Limited
2024.09 - 2024.11
Accountant Consultant
Hurtigruten
2024.07 - 2024.10
Financial Analyst
Crest Advisory
2024.03 - 2024.07
Billings Clerk
Hodge Jones & Allen
2023.10 - 2024.01
Admin / Finance Assistant
SideSparkz
2023.07 - 2023.10
Customer Experience Specialist
EQUANS
2023.04 - 2023.06
Junior Pensions Administrator
Asquire Wealth Management
2023.01 - 2023.03
Junior Accountant
CIGMA Accounting
2021.10 - 2021.12
Accounts Manager
East Berry Telecommunications
2020.01 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Arts - Financial Services and Banking
Coventry University
2017.09 - 2020.04
A-Levels - English Literature
East Barnet School
2015.09 - 2017.07
A-Levels - Business & Economics Level 3
East Barnet School
2015.09 - 2017.07