Detail-oriented Accountant Assistant with a strong background in managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing tax returns, and assisting with audits. Proven track record in reducing payment processing time by 20%, improving accuracy by 15%, and achieving a 100% compliance rate on tax filings. Budget forecasting, Balance Sheet Recon, with a focus on identifying cost-saving opportunities and contributing to successful growth strategies with professionalism. Eagerly seeking role of increased responsibility to contribute and willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Accounts payable assistant
Oracel RedBull Racing Ltd
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
07.2024 - 08.2025
Accurately process multi-currency invoices, a minimum of 150 per day, by identifying POs, applying correct VAT treatment and entity, and verifying due dates and bank details. Communicate any amendments as needed.
Match all purchase order invoices to GRNs accurately and communicate any price or quantity variances to internal suppliers (Buyers) effectively (F2F, Teams, etc.).
Accurately code and process manual invoices with correct approval and utilise internal systems (iVerify/Epicor/SAP) efficiently to support internal suppliers.
Ensure timely payment of suppliers, highlight potential delays to management, and review and action all assigned supplier invoices through workflow.
Maintain regular invoice reporting with correct reason codes and handle all queries from internal and external suppliers efficiently and professionally.
Liaised with suppliers for resolution of invoice discrepancies.
Ensured adherence to company policies whilst processing payments.
Processed manual invoices with the GL and cost code approved by the financial & management accountant and team, which were then forwarded to the respective hierarchy for approval.
Conducted monthly reconciliations for accurate financial reports.
Sorted, coded and matched large amounts of invoices each month, exceeding department targets.
Prepared and sent out appropriate remittance advices.
Collaborated across departments to expedite invoice approvals, ensuring timely payments.
Accounts Payable Clerk
BMI Group
06.2021 - 06.2024
Responsible for processing Multi currency purchase invoices and credit notes by using three-way matching (for PO invoices) and by seeking management approvals (for Nominal code invoices)
Processing multi currency Invoices and average of 100 per day based on VAT
Coordinating with different teams (procurement, purchasing, maintenance, quality, engineering etc.,) to resolve any invoice related queries
Handling fortnightly payment runs (both BACS and Manual) to pay suppliers on or just after their due date weekly
Collaborate with Invoice approvers with any queries and unapproved invoices and liaise with procurement and other areas of business to deal with queries and discrepancies
Processing Intercompany Invoices & Process staff expenses thorough verification of receipts, approvals and process payments via Concur
Posting Journal Entries upon manager approval
Completing balance sheet reconciliations & provide monthly financial summary reports
Posting general ledger journals & maintain an accurate cash flow forecast
Posting Weekly Payroll expenses into Bank
Helped avoid early payments, improving cash flow by 15%
Implemented automated payments, slashing late fees by 25%
Delivering weekly and monthly reports such as Aging, GRNI, Volume file, EDI File & Monthly file Preparing Cash Request & Handling Payment activities monthly
Sending Remittance advice to suppliers after payments & handling AP month end activity
Solving queries & clearing blocked Invoice by following up with suppliers as well as buyers via Email
Reconciling supplier statements and dealing with any discrepancies
Reconciling aged creditors and support clearing aged debtors more than 90 days and understand reason for aged debts and credits
Bank payment posting for suppliers, including direct debit postings and allocations
Entry Level AR Specialist
SHI International Corp.
01.2023 - 03.2023
Processed tax exempt certificates, coupons, and vendor credit inquiries.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to maximize collections.
Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
Collection of overdue customer balances
Utilizing all tools made available to you in order to work in most efficient manner
Managing invoicing process to my customers
Identifying and rectifying any invoicing issues to ensure timely payment
Reconcile account statements via cash application, issuing credit transactions, and other misc. entries.
Working with various departments to resolve any customer issues
Potential to deal with tax issues, different currencies, and currency conversion
Obtaining payment dates on larger invoices prior to due date
Assistant Master Data Specialist
Open University
06.2021 - 07.2021
Sending Vendor Forms to supplier
Creating New vendors Supplier and Fin Accounting Roles in SAP Fiori
Creating Payment Transitions based on regions
Creating min 20 Third Party Vendors for Expense Claims per day
Updating Corrections (emails, Billing Address) based on query - 25 per day
Blocking and Releasing Payments for Business partner based on Accounts Payable & Receivable request - 20 per day
Validating Organization Credit checks and VAT Registration - 50 per day
Query Handling
Maintaining Teams File (Updating Project Setup) minimum 50 per day.
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control - Team Lead
ICON Clinical Research
03.2019 - 04.2021
Managed invoicing and payment processing operations
Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances
Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases
Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties
First line support for team of Accounts Receivable Coordinators & administrators, acting as first point of contact for all queries and escalations, reporting to the Department Manager
Assisting the Manager with any ad-hoc projects/duties
Confidently using and manipulating MS Excel data
Working to and achieving both team and individual KPI's as agreed with the Manager
Actively reviewing performance my team, managing and resolving related issues
Undertaking regular 1:1's and check-ins, alongside actively coaching and outlining development needs of your team
Overseeing the management of shared mailboxes and CRM cases within agreed SLA
First point of contact for complaint management & resolution for the accounts Receivable Team, communicating issues to the department
Professionally handled difficult customer complaints and objections to maintain first-class customer service standards
Recruited, trained and developed 6 team members
Manager & wider business when required
Overseeing daily cash uploads/allocations within agreed timescales, and assisting with any cash allocation / upload issues
Mentored and coached junior staff to produce high-performing, quality team members.
Financial Planing and Analyst
ICON Clinical Research
03.2017 - 06.2019
Identified cost saving opportunities by analyzing financial trends
Provided administrative support to senior analysts and department professionals, improving efficiency and productivity
Reviewed statistical information to determine financial trends for use in investment planning
Reviewed monthly requisitions for accuracy and completeness, reconciled transactions and determining payment approval statuses
Month Close analysis on the Financials on the each of the projects to ensure the revenue and cost has hit the account correctly
Touch base with accounting team for any corrections or accrual entries to make
Collaborate closely with the Delivery Heads and Project Managers in the analysis of the corporation's financial status
Headcount Analysis report on monthly: Analysis on the variances which comes from FTE, any employee internal dept
Movement, Billable and Non-billable, Temporary and Contractors
Perform a comprehensive analysis of the effects of financial issues like Project profitability and Cost analysis
Develop reporting on a departmental level to give Operations and department heads deep insights into the financial performance of their Functional area
Monthly reports: Financials to the Client Partner & Delivery Partner for each respective customers, Resource wise Gross Margins
Account Receivables follow-up with customers and Aging report to Delivery Team and Revenue Recognition to each account
Utilization Dashboard: Preparing the timesheet hours, Revenue and cost booked into the books where we can Skill set, Designation to ensure all mapped correctly
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Specialist
ICON Clinical Research
08.2014 - 03.2019
Coordinating with AP team for the queries related to Indirect cost and providing the supporting document to internal/ externa customer
Regular follow-up with customer for the payments with the help of aging report and make sure invoices were paid on time
MIS reporting - Debtors Aging reports, Global Revenue reports, Unbilled PT Aging report and top customer follow-up reports
Work collaboratively with customers and Sales to resolve blocking issues and ensure timely cash collections
Providing support in internal & external audits relating to AR Invoicing
Reconciliation of Invoices and Revenue Report after every billing cycle
Ensuring that Aged Debtors File is up to date
Ensure that any credit notes raised are done in accordance with Company's authorization structure
Working with Account Managers to follow-up and recover delayed payments (90+ bucket)
Reviewed time and attendance records to identify billable items
Made outbound calls to vendors and customers to discuss and resolve account needs
Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates
Trained clients on account services and resolved client inquiries regarding statement information and account balances.
Credit Controller Activities
Support in the preparation of aged debt reporting, analyzing trends and root cause, providing insights to manage exposure and Account reconciliations
Downloading Reports and updating it in its specific daily tracker maintained
Posting cash based on its account type in ERP Packages
Transferring wrong / error payment to valid accounts
Following up on overdue invoices with concern clients for payment and allocating cash & credit
Issue customer debt statements and debt reminders, Sales Ledger Reconciliation
Delivering exceptional levels of customer service, providing support to the management team
Resolving customer queries in a professional manner.
Assist with period end close down procedure and any other Ad Hoc tasks as required
Submission of sales invoices via email, hardcopy and in customer platform (Ariba, Coupa Tungsten ,J&J)
Manage the efficient and timely cash collection, with the aim of reducing debtor days
Support and manage any bad debt provisioning activity as requested by management
Senior Analyst - AR & AP
Flextronics Global Shared Services
03.2011 - 06.2014
Accounts Receivables
Performing administrative and clerical tasks, such as, preparing invoices, sending invoice copies
Processing, verifying, and posting receipts for goods sold or services rendered
Researching and resolving account discrepanciesProcessing and recording transactions
Maintaining records regarding payments and account statuses
Ensure receivable ledgers and journals are up to date
Working with collections department to review accounts, client payments, credit history, and develop new or better repayment terms
Generating reports and statements for internal use
Engaging in ongoing educational opportunities to update job knowledge
Month end reconciliation & complete all transactions on priority basis.
Health & Safety and Facilities Manager at GXO Logistics (previously Clipper Logistics)Health & Safety and Facilities Manager at GXO Logistics (previously Clipper Logistics)