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Elena Theodorakopoulou

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Detail-oriented and proactive Finance Professional with 6+ years' experience across Accounts Payable, financial operations, reconciliations, and month-end support in fast-paced environments. Experienced in purchase ledger management, supplier and balance sheet reconciliations, sales invoicing, supporting accruals, prepayments, forecasting, and financial reporting. Proficient in SAP ByDesign and Excel (XLOOKUPs, pivot tables and conditional formatting), with a strong focus on accuracy, process improvement, and stakeholder collaboration. Currently pursuing ACCA (Applied Skills Level) to enhance management accounting skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Accounts Payable Coordinator

FORA/The Office Group
London
2025.11 - 2026.05
  • Processing 500+ purchase invoices monthly across 7 entities, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with internal controls.
  • Support Month-end processes by ensuring timely and accurate posting of supplier invoices and resolution of outstanding queries to maintain reporting accuracy.
  • Proactively contributed to Freshservice system implementation, resulting in 40% improvement in team communication and up to 30% reduction in issue resolution time.
  • Perform detailed supplier statement reconciliations, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies to safeguard financial accuracy and maintain strong supplier relationships.
  • Raise and cross-check weekly payment runs, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and effective cash flow management.
  • Manage the Accounts Payable inbox, acting as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, providing prompt and professional query resolution.
  • Collaborate with operational and finance teams across multiple locations to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting integrity.

Finance Assistant

Netmums Ltd
London
2021.07 - 2022.04
  • Processed and logged high volumes of purchase invoices, ensuring timely and accurate supplier payments in line with company procedures.
  • Prepared bank and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and investigating discrepancies to support reliable financial reporting.
  • Assisted with the posting and monitoring of prepayments and accruals, supporting accurate period-end reporting.
  • Supported month-end close activities, including reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with reporting deadlines.
  • Supported the review of P&L performance and Balance sheet accuracy, assisted in the preparation of management information and financial reports.
  • Assisted in preparing cash flow and short-term financial forecasts, supporting operational planning.
  • Developed and implemented a manual invoice logging system, increasing accuracy and efficiency by 75%.
  • Managed multiple bank accounts and balance sheet reconciliation for accurate financial reporting.
  • Supported processing financial statements according to legal and company policies for compliance.
  • Recorded around 400 transactions and reconciled 4 Credit Cards on a monthly basis.
  • Processed sales invoices and supported the credit control function by monitoring outstanding balances and following up with clients to reduce aged debt.
  • Maintained accurate accounts receivable records, liaising with clients to resolve queries and ensure timely payments.

Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

United Grand Lodge of England
London
2019.09 - 2020.04
  • Accurately processed supplier invoices and resolved invoice and payment queries using Sage 200.
  • Performed monthly bank reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Supported auditors in preparing internal and external audit documentation.
  • Maintained positive working relationships with internal departments and suppliers, resolving issues promptly.

Administration & Accounts Manager

Katsivelis Insurance Company
2018.04 - 2018.07
  • Managed 200 weekly orders from customers, distributors, and agents, ensuring timely processing.
  • Maintained client records and customer account information database.
  • Filed and maintained financial documentation in accordance with internal procedures.

Accounts Payable Assistant

PGIM Investments
London
2017.10 - 2018.03
  • Managed Accounts Payable in Multi-currencies, prepayments, and bank reconciliations using Oracle for PGIM Investments in London.
  • Supported a finance team of 15 by posting Journals, accruals, and VAT invoices, ensuring financial accuracy.
  • Conducted data analysis in Excel, utilising VLOOKUP and Pivot Table to provide valuable insights.
  • Upheld confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive financial information.

Education

ACCA Student - Applied Skills Level

BBP University
London

Training for Junior Accountant

TAS
London

BSc - Accountancy and Finance

Western Greece University of Applied Science Patras
Greece

BSc - Business Administration

Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Western Greece
Greece

Skills

Interpersonal:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management & Prioritisation
  • Excellent stakeholder Communication
  • Proactive Problem-Solving
  • Effective Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Supplier Relationship Management

Technical:

  • Month-End Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Accruals, Prepayments & Journal Postings
  • Balance Sheet & Bank Reconciliations
  • SAP ByDesign
  • Advanced Excel: (XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting),Outlook, Work, PowerPoint
  • AI Automation
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Purchase Ledger & Invoice Processing (Multi-currency)
  • Supplier and Client Statement Reconciliations

Languages:

  • English (Fluent)
  • Greek (Native)

Timeline

Accounts Payable Coordinator

FORA/The Office Group
2025.11 - 2026.05

Finance Assistant

Netmums Ltd
2021.07 - 2022.04

Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

United Grand Lodge of England
2019.09 - 2020.04

Administration & Accounts Manager

Katsivelis Insurance Company
2018.04 - 2018.07

Accounts Payable Assistant

PGIM Investments
2017.10 - 2018.03

Training for Junior Accountant

TAS

BSc - Accountancy and Finance

Western Greece University of Applied Science Patras

BSc - Business Administration

Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Western Greece

ACCA Student - Applied Skills Level

BBP University
Elena Theodorakopoulou