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Overview
Work History
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References Available
Accomplishments
Education
Hobbies and Interests
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Christine McKeown

Christine McKeown

Newcastle upon Tyne

Summary

Detail-oriented Accounting Assistant offers over 25 years of experience in accounting roles. Skilled in account reconciliation, report drafting and collections. Industrious and meticulous with strong history of integrity and reliability.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Assistant

The Labour Party
11.2023 - Current
  • Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers per day.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration within the accounting department.
  • Improved cash flow management by monitoring accounts receivable and following up on overdue invoices.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to complete special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Arranged and monitored access for employees to use online banking, completed forms and submitted.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts receivable records up-to-date.

Part-time Business and Finance Coordinator

BEL Valves
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Supported the project team.
  • Answered and responded to queries in a timely manner
  • Ensured timely invoicing and payment processing, contributing to improved cash flow.
  • Managed accounts receivable activities, ensuring prompt payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
  • Gathered and collected all financial information for business and verified accuracy in system.
  • Met weekly with department managers to discuss financial information according to current needs.
  • Updated and prepared spreadsheets for forecasting purposes on a monthly basis.

Part-time Finance Assistant

Pink Boutique
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • My main duties included checking invoices received and posting these to the purchase ledger.
  • Reconciling customer accounts and preparing payment schedules on a weekly basis.
  • Liaised with other departments regarding discrepancies and queries.
  • I also assisted the finance manager with the month-end accounts and any other ad hoc duties as required.

Finance Assistant, Sales Ledger Team

RIBA Enterprises Limited (NBS)
11.2015 - 03.2020
  • Worked within a team to assist and manage various tasks related to finance and sales ledger.
  • Preparation and invoicing of NBS Subscriptions and RIBA Contracts,
  • Credit control,
  • Reconciliation of payments,
  • Month-end tasks.
  • Daily banking and reconciliation,
  • Creating and submitting debtor reports.
  • Providing information to customers.

Management Accounts Assistant/Senior Credit Controller

G S F Car Parts Ltd.
06.1999 - 09.2015
  • Administration and ordering of company mobile phones,
  • Reconciliation of inter company accounts,
  • Administration of Premier Inn account,
  • Implementation and administration of PayPal and eBay accounts,
  • Setting up and administering Direct Debit system
  • Petty cash management,
  • Data compilation for National Statistics.
  • Assistance with banking and debtors.
  • Hiring and training within credit control/sales ledger.

Skills

  • Payment reconciliation
  • Report Generation
  • Statutory accounts preparation
  • Ledger and journal entries

References Available

Available on Request

Accomplishments

  • AAT NVQ Level 4 qualified.
  • Implemented the Direct Debit system to GSF Car Parts Ltd. and was chief administrator of this for 3 years.
  • Good working knowledge of spreadsheets and various finance systems, such as Sage and Netsuite.


Education

AAT, 2004-2008, LEVEL 2,3,4 completed August 2008, 

English GCSE Level B , Math's GSCE Level C

French O Level C, German O Level C

Accounts GSCE Level B

Hobbies and Interests

Walking, Golf and Badminton, Genealogy and History

Timeline

Accounts Assistant

The Labour Party
11.2023 - Current

Part-time Business and Finance Coordinator

BEL Valves
10.2022 - 10.2023

Part-time Finance Assistant

Pink Boutique
08.2021 - 10.2022

Finance Assistant, Sales Ledger Team

RIBA Enterprises Limited (NBS)
11.2015 - 03.2020

Management Accounts Assistant/Senior Credit Controller

G S F Car Parts Ltd.
06.1999 - 09.2015

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