ALINA ROTARU
Northampton,United Kingdom
Summary
Highly skilled in bookkeeping, journals and ledgers, trial balance preparation, and suspense accounts. Proficient in bank reconciliations and discrepancy resolution, with a strong analytical and numerical ability. Adept at accurate data entry and documentation, accounts payable/receivable management, and confident communication with clients. Multilingual capabilities include advanced English, native Romanian, and fluent Russian. Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; demonstrates a fast learning ability with new systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Pizza Maker
Papa Johns Pizza
Hayes
01.2017
- Prepared pizzas and menu items according to company standards.
- Followed food hygiene regulations and maintained a clean workstation.
- Supported customer service and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
- Note: After these roles, I went on maternity leave and gave birth to my second child in the UK in 2018.
Waitress / Food & Beverage Assistant
Holiday Inn London – Heathrow Bath Road (IHG)
West Drayton
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Delivered high-quality service in a busy airport hotel environment.
- Took orders, processed payments and ensured excellent customer experience.
- Coordinated with kitchen and bar staff to support smooth operations.
Assistant Accountant
Tornea-Grup SRL
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Helped prepare accounting documents and organised financial files.
- Participated in monthly stocktakes and supported reconciliation processes.
- Assisted accountants during peak activity periods.
- Occasional support
Loan Expert / Gold Appraisal Specialist
Lombard “Tomna-Grup” SRL
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Assessed gold items for secured loans using chemical testing to verify purity.
- Evaluated market value and completed loan documentation.
- Ensured secure handling and storage of pledged items.
- Communicated loan terms clearly to clients.
- Supported managers with internal reporting.
Sales Consultant & Inventory Specialist
Aurarie-VS SRL
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Assisted customers in selecting gold jewellery and provided product guidance.
- Responsible for monthly inventory checks at Aurarie-VS and Tornea-Grup.
- Verified stock accuracy and prepared inventory reports.
- Provided partial accounting support, including document preparation and basic bookkeeping tasks.
- Handled cashier duties and daily retail operations.
- Part-time
Education
BSc (Hons) - Accounting & Financial Management with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
England 01.2022 - 05.2026
Master’s Degree - Economic Sciences (Corporate Finance & Insurance)
Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM)
Chișinău, Moldova 01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting & Audit
Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM)
Chișinău, Moldova 01.2005 - 01.2008
Skills
- Bookkeeping, journals and ledgers
- Trial balance preparation & suspense accounts
- Bank reconciliations & discrepancy resolution
- Accounts payable/receivable (basic)
- Strong analytical & numerical ability
- Accurate data entry & documentation
- Confident communication with clients
- Multilingual: English (advanced), Romanian (native), Russian (fluent)
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint; fast learner with new systems
Certification
- AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping — Level 2
- Association of Accounting Technicians, UK — completed March 2022
- Key competencies: preparing trial balances, recording financial transactions, processing payments/receipts, and completing bank reconciliations.
LANGUAGES
Romanian – Native
Russian – Fluent
English – Good
INTERESTS
Make-up and beauty, Cooking for my family
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- UK Settled Status (permanent right to live and work)
- Full UK driving licence
- UK Residence: since January 2017
- Lived mainly in West London (near Heathrow) from 2017 to 2025
- Relocated to Northampton in September 2025
- Mother of two children (aged 14 and 7)
- Available for part-time accounting roles during studies; full-time from May 2026
Timeline
BSc (Hons) - Accounting & Financial Management with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
01.2022 - 05.2026
Pizza Maker
Papa Johns Pizza
01.2017
Waitress / Food & Beverage Assistant
Holiday Inn London – Heathrow Bath Road (IHG)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Accountant
Tornea-Grup SRL
01.2013 - 01.2015
Loan Expert / Gold Appraisal Specialist
Lombard “Tomna-Grup” SRL
01.2009 - 01.2015
Sales Consultant & Inventory Specialist
Aurarie-VS SRL
01.2009 - 01.2014
Master’s Degree - Economic Sciences (Corporate Finance & Insurance)
Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM)
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Accounting & Audit
Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM)
01.2005 - 01.2008