Dawn Thwaites
Ilkley,West Berkshire
Summary
Diligent professional with strong foundation in financial management and administrative support, combined with proficiency in accounting software and excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrates exceptional analytical abilities and problem-solving expertise. Committed to driving financial accuracy and contributing to business success in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Accounts Assistant
Ctrack UK Limited
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2010.11 - 2026.04
- Preparation of monthly managements accounts, for 3 companies, accruals, prepayments, P & L analysis and intercompany recharges
- Monthly accounts reviews and balance sheet reconciliation
- Provision of detailed management information, clear and concise reporting
- Full ownership of P&L ensuring accuracy and insight
- Process and payment monthly payroll for 85 employees via Sage payroll. Including overtime and commission calculations and salary adjustments. Pension and HMRC submission and payroll reconciliation.
- Year End payroll and P11d's preparation and submission
- Prepared and submitted quarterly Vat returns including - reconciling postponed Vat statements and C79's, Quarterly Vat report, checking Vat errors reports on Netsuite and make adjustments as required.
- Handled petty cash transactions accurately, maintained integrity of funds.
- Reconciled bank statements daily, ensuring accuracy of records. Post receipts and payments
- Daily cash forecast
- Staff expense and credit card transactions coding, posted and payment
- Liaised with auditors whilst maintaining transparent documentation practices.
- Maintenance and upkeep of fixed asset registers
- Handled petty cash transactions accurately, maintained integrity of funds.
- Cover of Credit Control and Purchase Ledger when required
Operations Secretary
NIC Services Group
Leeds, West Yorkshire
1994.10 - 2025.08
- Responsible for administration of two company directors, five regional managers and twenty area managers
- Admin - Typing of letters and quotations etc
- Booking of accommodation and travel
- Monitoring and maintaining Operational staff holidays and time sheets
- Covering 80 line switchboard.
Management accountant
Imcopex Office Supplies
Guiseley, Leeds
2006.09 - 2010.11
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliation
- Providing detailed management account reports to the board
- Stock provision and Bad debt accrual
- Accruals and Prepayments
- Maintenance and upkeep of fixed asset register
- Reconciled bank statements, process payments and receipts.
- P & L analysis
- Process, post and pay staff expenses
- Prepare and submit quarterly vat returns
- Intrastat reporting and submission
- Prepared detailed cash flow projections
Purchase ledger clerk
Imcopex Office Supplies plc
Guiseley, Leeds
2003.02 - 2006.09
- Purchase Ledger invoice and credit note recording, coding, matching and processing
- Reconciled purchase orders with invoices for financial accuracy
- Supplier statement reconciliation
- Liaised with suppliers purchase queries for efficient resolution.
- Ensured timely payments to suppliers, enhanced relationships.
- Prepared BACS payments to settle supplier balances.
- Handled petty cash transactions accurately, maintained integrity of funds.
- Cover credit control lease with customer on payments and invoice queries
Assistant to Group Accountant
Otley Motors Ltd
Otley, West Yorkshire
1999.11 - 2003.02
- Purchase Ledger - Invoice recording, coding, matching and posting
- Supplier statement reconciliation
- Supplier payment runs
- Resolution of purchase invoice queries
- Sales Ledger - Sales invoice generation and submission
- Resolving customer billing disputes amicably yet promptly.
- Monitored and liaising with client's on credit situation closely, mitigating risks associated with late payments.
- Manual bank reconciliation
- Ledger Book entries
Assistant to the Operations Manager
Double S Systems Ltd
Bradford, West Yorkshire
1995.08 - 1999.11
- Booking of accommodation and travel for management and engineers
- Sales admin, typing of memo's, quotations and letter.
- Process and payment staff expenses.
- Purchase Ledger - Invoice matching and processing
- Sales Ledger - Invoice generation and credit control.
- Banking - Reconciliation, transfers, payments and receipts.
- Spare parts ordering and dispatch
Education
AAT Level 4 - Diploma in Professional Accounting - Accountancy
Shipley Collage
Shipley, Bradford 2007.09 - 2008.06
AAT Level 3 Diploma In Accounting - Accountancy
Shipley Collage
Shipley, Bradford 2006.09 - 2007.07
AAT - Level 2 - Accountancy
Shipley Collage
Shipley, Bradford 2004.09 - 2005.07
BTEC National Diploma in Business and Finance - Business Studies
Park Lane Collage
Leeds 1991.09 - 1995.06
8 GCSEs - Grade A To C Inc English And Mathematics -
Prince Henry's Grammar School
Otley, Leeds 1987.09 - 1991.06
Skills
- Working knowledge of number of mixed accounting systems, NetSuite, Navision, Sage payroll and P11d and Sage Intacct
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Management Accounts and Reporting - Produced details monthly management accounts with clear, insightful commentary for senior leadership
- Technical Accounting - Managed trial balance, accruals, prepayments and statutory reporting enduring regulatory adherence
- Payroll and Vat - Delivered end to end payroll and vat returns maintaining strict deadlines and regulatory adherence
Affiliations
- I love to attending live sporting events from football to cricket. I enjoy going to the gym. I love socialising and entertaining
Timeline
Senior Accounts Assistant
Ctrack UK Limited
2010.11 - 2026.04
AAT Level 4 - Diploma in Professional Accounting - Accountancy
Shipley Collage
2007.09 - 2008.06
Management accountant
Imcopex Office Supplies
2006.09 - 2010.11
AAT Level 3 Diploma In Accounting - Accountancy
Shipley Collage
2006.09 - 2007.07
AAT - Level 2 - Accountancy
Shipley Collage
2004.09 - 2005.07
Purchase ledger clerk
Imcopex Office Supplies plc
2003.02 - 2006.09
Assistant to Group Accountant
Otley Motors Ltd
1999.11 - 2003.02
Assistant to the Operations Manager
Double S Systems Ltd
1995.08 - 1999.11
Operations Secretary
NIC Services Group
1994.10 - 2025.08
BTEC National Diploma in Business and Finance - Business Studies
Park Lane Collage
1991.09 - 1995.06
8 GCSEs - Grade A To C Inc English And Mathematics -
Prince Henry's Grammar School
1987.09 - 1991.06