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Colleen Rutter

Harold Hill,Essex

Summary

Organised and dependable Finance Officer/ Administration Officer with 21 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Finance Officer/Administration Assistant/Receptionist

Harris Academy School
Rainham, Essex
09.2014 - 08.2025
  • Invoice processing
  • BACS Run
  • Credit card payment/statement reconciliation
  • Parent Pay Administration
  • Creditors/debtors reports
  • Contract register
  • Cash banking
  • Dealing with telephone queries
  • Dealing with Staff Training
  • Welcoming Visitors
  • Producing correspondence
  • Data Input
  • Supporting Students
  • Dealing with post, weekly calendars, stationery orders
  • General finance/administration duties

SENCO Secretary/Learning Support Assistant

The Chafford School
Rainham, Havering
05.2004 - 09.2014

Producing Student Review and individual educational plan documents

Liaising with parents, guardians, and outside agencies

Letters/Correspondence with Parents

Round Robins

Record/Diary keeping

Administering Teaching Assistant recruiting

Showing prospective candidates around the school and conducting tests

In class support with students with learning difficulties across all curriculum areas

Voluntary Beaver Scout Leader

St James Church Romford
Romford, Essex
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • Organising and conducting weekly meetings
  • Programme planning
  • Record keeping
  • Administration and correspondence with parents and other organisations.

Accounts Cashier

Thomas Telford Ltd
Canary Wharf, London
01.1996 - 01.2002
  • Processing and banking all cash, cheques and credit card receipts
  • Posting to ledger
  • Allocate ledger codes
  • Produce journals for all payments
  • Manage and maintain petty cash
  • General administration

Voluntary Playgroup Leader

All Saints Church
Poplar, London
01.1993 - 01.1996
  • Developed weekly programmes for children aged from birth to four, incorporating story time, singing, and activities to enhance play skills.
    Coordinated educational day trips for children and parents, facilitating travel arrangements.
    Managed administration and correspondence with parents and external organisations.

Office Junior, Office Supervisor, Secretary, Accounts Assistant

Pegasus Ocean Services Ltd
Tower Hill, London
01.1981 - 01.1993
  • Performed general clerical duties such as sorting mail, thus boosting operational efficiency.
  • Improved organisational efficiency by assisting in inventory management of office supplies.
  • Delivered reliable support for smooth office operation by maintaining clean and tidy workspace.
  • Promoted a positive company image during client interaction ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Facilitated good working atmosphere with polite communication between staff members.
  • Handled incoming calls professionally, providing information or transferring as needed.
  • Provided efficient assistance to office seniors by handling paperwork, filing and photocopying.
  • Managed reception area, offering warm welcome to visitors and clients.
  • Coordinated with various departments regarding invoicing matters, resolved queries efficiently.
  • Conducted bank reconciliations regularly to maintain accurate records.

Education

CSE's in English, Maths, Computer Studies, Commerce, French, Chemistry and Typing, NVQ Level 2 Business Administration, NVQ Level 2 Learning Support Assistant, Leadership 2 Course – Scouts Adult Leader Training, European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), Speed Writing, Word and Excel Systems

Eastlea Comprehensive School
Canning Town, Newham
09.1976 - 08.1981

Skills

  • Adaptability in finance
  • Time management proficiency
  • Accounting software proficiency
  • Sage software expertise
  • Communication excellence
  • Credit control oversight
  • Invoice processing
  • Maintaining contracts register/subscriptions
  • Credit Card reconciliation
  • Petty cash/banking management

Timeline

Finance Officer/Administration Assistant/Receptionist

Harris Academy School
09.2014 - 08.2025

SENCO Secretary/Learning Support Assistant

The Chafford School
05.2004 - 09.2014

Voluntary Beaver Scout Leader

St James Church Romford
01.1999 - 01.2006

Accounts Cashier

Thomas Telford Ltd
01.1996 - 01.2002

Voluntary Playgroup Leader

All Saints Church
01.1993 - 01.1996

Office Junior, Office Supervisor, Secretary, Accounts Assistant

Pegasus Ocean Services Ltd
01.1981 - 01.1993

CSE's in English, Maths, Computer Studies, Commerce, French, Chemistry and Typing, NVQ Level 2 Business Administration, NVQ Level 2 Learning Support Assistant, Leadership 2 Course – Scouts Adult Leader Training, European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), Speed Writing, Word and Excel Systems

Eastlea Comprehensive School
09.1976 - 08.1981
Colleen Rutter