Dawn Franklin
Swindon,Wiltshire
Summary
Hardworking professional with background in finance. Fast learner possesses strong educational background in accounting and talent for data analysis. Willing to undergo training to excel and adapt to company methodologies and practices. Supportive assistant displays strong understanding of current and relevant finance systems. Keeps informed of latest trends and developments within industry. Exceptional attention to detail and problem solving abilities. Detail oriented Accounts Payable Assistant with accounting experience. History of completing complex projects with impressive results in short time frames. Organised professional with meticulous attention to detail. Proven success adapting to different procedures while adhering to company standards. Background in maintaining financial records and meeting strict deadlines.
Experienced Accounts Payable brings 26 year background working with financial data. Detail-orientated when working with different values, classifications and schedules for managing accounting activities. Versed in accounting standards and multiple software programmes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Accounts Payable Representative II
Patheon Uk Ltd Part of Thermofisher
Swindon, Wiltshire
03.2015 - Current
- Sorted, coded and matched large amounts of invoices each month, exceeding department target.
- Improved cash flow by strategically timing payment and invoice processing.
- Smoothened day-to-day operations by clearly communicating with stakeholders and delivering on team targets.
- Enabled smooth department operations by promptly processing payments and keeping comprehensive records.
- Liaised with staff to process expense claims.
- Contributed to achieving zero audit findings in financial audits by maintaining accurate documentation.
- Reviewed transactions posted to ledger for compliance with appropriate tax laws.
- Drew up and sent manual checks with approval of accounting manager.
- Set up new supplier accounts with accurate payment terms and details.
- Dealt with invoice and payments enquiries, liaising with relevant departments to provide accurate answers.
- Reviewed amendments to bank details to protect against fraud.
- Authenticated accuracy of invoices, identifying errors to prevent potential stock losses.
- Reconciled supplier statements to achieve accounts accuracy.
- Facilitated business performance tracking, producing detailed KPI reports for Accounts payable
- Handled filing, photocopying and other administrative duties to help with smooth running of office tasks.
- Prepared and sent out appropriate remittance advices.
- Accurately reconciled and processed expense reports for [Number] employees.
- Met departmental training requirements to consistently improve standard of work.
- Monitored accounts payables to proactively spot and handle problems.
- Identified and resolved administrative errors, recommending preventative action to improve data quality.
- Strong experience in Finance for over 25 years in Accounts payable role
- Familiar with a full site of Microsoft packages, i.e. Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Comply with GMP requirements and company rules, policies and procedures
- Working towards the company and team objectives, ensuring compliance is met with regards to confidentiality and security
- Liaising with internal managers on invoice queries and price variance issues
- Developing a professional relationship with vendors, providing assistance and point of contact for company
- Ensuring compliance with VAT and other legislation
- Processing of vendor payments BACS, Chaps, International and cheque
- Month end reporting , GRIR and R Block Report
- CIS Returns, PSA , P11D for month end.
- Dealing with Legal Queries
- Supporting Cognizant and Swindon Site
Finance Administrator
UKSBS Ltd
Swindon, Wiltshire
08.2008 - 09.2014
- Performed account reconciliations and conducted investigations into any discrepancies.
- Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions with strict attention to detail to reduce errors.
- Supported general office workflow
- Supported Finance Manager with daily administration
- Drafted and sent invoices using Oracle
- Working within a service delivery Environment
- Strong customer and delivery focus
- Ability to manage change and perform in a high volume environment
- Obtain approval of invoices as Grant of Authority
- Processing of E-expenses
- Each quarter downloading the Grant invoices into Oracle for payment.
- Tracked and documented expenses to maintain operations within budget.
Accounts Payable
MAN ERF and Tyco
Swindon, Wiltshire
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Prepared for and completed payment and purchase run processes.
- Successfully resolved purchase ledger queries in timely manner.
- Reliably met aggressive deadlines in time-pressured environment.
- Provided administrative assistance with general office administration duties to promote workflow within department.
- Communicated effectively by telephone to establish and maintain strong relationship with customers and suppliers.
- Controlled employee expenses in line with operating procedures and associated regulations.
- Expertly prioritised busy workload and conflicting deadlines to meet accounting targets.
- Navigated bespoke accounting software to raise and process invoices monthly
- Liaised with staff to process expense claims.
- Sorted, coded and matched large amounts of invoices each month, exceeding department target.
- Reviewed amendments to bank details to protect against fraud.
- Prepared and sent out appropriate remittance advices.
- Handled filing, photocopying and other administrative duties to help with smooth running of office tasks.
- Enabled smooth department operations by promptly processing payments and keeping comprehensive records.
- Reconciled supplier statements to achieve accounts accuracy.
- Set up new supplier accounts with accurate payment terms and details.
- Dealt with invoice and payments enquiries, liaising with relevant departments to provide accurate answers.
Accounts Payable Assistant
WHSmiths Ltd
Swindon, Wiltshire
09.1997 - 04.2007
- Set up new supplier accounts with accurate payment terms and details.
- Reviewed amendments to bank details to protect against fraud.
- Sorted, coded and matched large amounts of invoices each month, exceeding department target.
- Reconciled supplier statements to achieve accounts accuracy.
- Handled filing, photocopying and other administrative duties to help with smooth running of office tasks.
- Dealt with invoice and payments enquiries, liaising with relevant departments to provide accurate answers.
- Met departmental training requirements to consistently improve standard of work.
Education
GCSEs - 8 GCSEs including Maths and English
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Coventry /1979 - /1984
Skills
- Invoice discrepancy resolution
- Online banking software
- General ledger maintenance
- SAP Accounts Payable
- Invoice matching and coding
- Multi-currency payment runs
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Query investigation and resolution
- Credit notes
- Invoice matching
- Ledger maintenance
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
- Data entry
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- SAP
- Credit control
Timeline
Accounts Payable Representative II
Patheon Uk Ltd Part of Thermofisher
03.2015 - Current
Finance Administrator
UKSBS Ltd
08.2008 - 09.2014
Accounts Payable
MAN ERF and Tyco
08.2007 - 08.2008
Accounts Payable Assistant
WHSmiths Ltd
09.1997 - 04.2007
GCSEs - 8 GCSEs including Maths and English
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
/1979 - /1984
Similar Profiles
CHRISTINA PEELECHRISTINA PEELE
Reference Standard Coordinator at Patheon Inc. part of ThermoFisher ScientificReference Standard Coordinator at Patheon Inc. part of ThermoFisher Scientific
Deepak SachdevDeepak Sachdev
Site Finance Lead / Senior Manager at ThermoFisher Netherlands, Patheon Softgels, PSGSite Finance Lead / Senior Manager at ThermoFisher Netherlands, Patheon Softgels, PSG
Eric Austin MillsEric Austin Mills
Material Handler I at Patheon/ThermoFisher ScientificMaterial Handler I at Patheon/ThermoFisher Scientific
Glory AnimGlory Anim
Healthcare assistant at Elysium HealthcareHealthcare assistant at Elysium Healthcare
Birgit HeywoodBirgit Heywood
Care assistant at Angelcare / CaringhomeCare assistant at Angelcare / Caringhome