Bernadette Powell

Purchase Ledger

• Responsible for receiving and processing 300+ invoices monthly
• Handle invoice disputes and resolutions
• Check and reconcile supplier statements
• Raise purchase orders
• Match supplier invoices with purchase orders and investigate discrepancies
• Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details
• Develop relationships with external parties for process writing and software testing
• Prepare financial reports
• Manage accounts receivable and payable, as well as expenses
• Review and process reimbursements
• Prepare and post receipts, deposits, purchase orders, invoices, refunds, and other bookkeeping tasks
• Oversee hotel bookings platform for offsite workers

Sales Ledger

• Generating and issuing invoices, credit control, reconciling customer statements, and resolving account queries.
• Reconciling Client payments on bank statements and maintaining accurate cash flow records
• Customer Care and dealing with any relevant department queries.
• Chase outstanding debt.
• Handled invoicing procedures for improved cash flow management.
• Provided administrative support to finance team, enhancing overall productivity levels.
• Assisted in annual audit preparation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Coordinated daily workflow, delegating tasks to ensure timely completion of financial operations.
• Processed invoices and payments, updating vendor and client accounts to reflect up-to-the-minute changes.
• Worked to scale and enhance finance function, implementing new processes and refining existing ones.
• Maintained KPI reporting tools for accurate, up-to-date financial data for decision-making.
• Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
• Coordinated with external auditors for smoother annual audits.
• Processed customer payments leading to improved cash flow.
• Investigated and resolved billing discrepancies leading to increased financial accuracy.
• Processed refunds and credit notes maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Worked on credit control tasks to minimise risk of bad debts.
• Prepared monthly statements to ensure timely payment from clients.
• Managed sales ledger for enhanced financial accuracy.
• Updated and maintained vendor database for efficient record keeping.
• Communicated effectively with other departments to address any invoicing issues.
• Worked closely with procurement department for smooth flow of operations.
• Assisted in monthly closings by providing necessary ledger information.
• Liaised with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Processed expense reports for timely employee reimbursement.
• Resolved invoices queries and raised credit notes by communicating clearly and professionally.

• Match invoices/credits in GBP/USD/EURO to purchase orders and delivery notes, then post them on Made2Manage system
• Follow up on unauthorised invoices/credits with relevant departments
• Handle invoice and payment queries from suppliers and internally
• Ensure timely action on correspondence related to overdue accounts
• Raise debit memos for supplier returns
• Produce monthly supplier statement reconciliations
• Open and distribute post
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs through bank
• Manage stakeholder relationships at all levels
• Perform filing and ad hoc duties as required
• Scan all invoices in paperless system
• Conduct account reconciliation and daily activities

• Match invoices/credits in GBP/USD/EURO to purchase orders and delivery notes, then post them on Made2Manage system
• Follow up on unauthorised invoices/credits with relevant departments
• Handle invoice and payment queries from suppliers and internally
• Ensure timely action on correspondence related to overdue accounts
• Raise debt memos for supplier returns
• Produce monthly supplier statement reconciliations
• Open and distribute post
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs through bank
• Manage stakeholder relationships at all levels
• Perform filing and ad hoc duties as required
• Scan all invoices in paperless system
• Conduct account reconciliation and daily activities

• Process 1000 invoices monthly
• Handle invoice disputes and resolutions
• Check and reconcile supplier statements
• Raise purchase orders
• Allocate funds, process customer receipts, and credit notes
• Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing details
• Perform nominal coding, double entry, and journaling
• Reconcile bank statements
• Process bi-weekly payment runs via BACS or cheque
• Prepare debtors and creditors reports for monthly business presentations
• Recover outstanding debt with strong communication skills
• Meet monthly deadlines
• Process transactions through SUN, EQUINOX, and IPOS
• Develop relationships with external parties for process writing and software testing
• Equinox software tester
• AAT level 2
• Gathered necessary documentation for internal and external audits for year end.
• Recovered over £37K in six-month period reducing company's debtors.
• Improved cash flow with diligent payment scheduling.
• Coordinated with finance team to expedite invoice approvals.
• Enhanced efficiency of purchase ledger department by introducing process improvements.
• Liaised with internal departments on purchase queries for efficient resolution.

• Produced daily/monthly business figures for senior management meetings
• Provided client support and ensured information was provided within service levels
• Applied mortgage applications on lenders' sites
• Prepared case files for underwriting decisions
• Liaised with banks/solicitors from application to mortgage completion
• Completed telephone life cover applications
• Managed mortgage commission receipts
• Top processor with highest case count within SLA
• 100% file check pass rate
• Preferred processor for certain advisors

• Processed monthly Direct Debit payment runs via Bottomline
• Managed monthly payroll for up to 30 police forces through Equinox
• Reconciled and handled enquiries with 30 police forces
• Supervised small admin team
• Recovered outstanding debt
• Handled enquiries regarding subscriptions, claims, payments, and account details
• Met KPIs by identifying member needs and setting up new accounts
• Managed third-party claims and documentation for court
• External third-party software support as SME for operation system
• Produced and documented user manual
• Created debt management process, trained peers, and received business recognition

• Assisted in taking biopsies and processing lab samples
• Compiled patient care forms and ensured documentation availability
• Advocated for patient privacy and confidentiality