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Ellen Lowrie

Aldershot,Hampshire

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in accounts payable and SAP finance systems, demonstrating exceptional time management and communication skills. Proven track record in recruitment and staff management, with a focus on team development and collaborative teamwork. Adept at integrating automation systems to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging skills for continued growth in financial management roles.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Revenue & Payables Accountant

Kuwait Petroleum International Aviation Company Li
Woking, Surrey
01.2008 - Current

Manage a team of five staff to ensure consistency in Revenue & Payables processes.

Oversee production of approximately 2,000 sales invoices monthly with accurate validation of VAT codes.

Reconcile sales and stock data, resolving queries effectively.

Produce unbilled information for management accounts and risk management purposes.

Analyse and report on customer query systems quarterly, aligning with company KPIs.

Collaborate with SAP internal departments to adapt systems according to evolving customer needs.

Process invoices for around 21 entities using Readsoft, ensuring accuracy in payments across various currencies.

Conduct yearly appraisals and monthly one-to-ones to support team development.

Various Temporary Roles

Various
Guildford, Surrey
03.2007 - 01.2008
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Assistant accountant

Triad Group Plc
Godalming, Surrey
12.2005 - 03.2007

Raised and posted sales invoices to accounting system efficiently.

Processed purchase invoices through accurate coding and verification.

Executed credit control duties to manage and mitigate financial risks.

Produced accounts to trial balance, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Senior Pensions Finance Administrator

Xchanging HR Services
Farnborough, Hampshire
05.2003 - 11.2005

Executed coding and posting of Pension Cost Invoices.

Processed intercompany invoices efficiently to maintain financial accuracy.

Managed payments for on and off pension contributions to employees.

Accounts Assistant

Norcosse Holdings Limited
Godalming, Surrey
02.2001 - 04.2003

Processed sales invoices to ensure timely financial transactions.

Managed purchase ledgers to maintain accurate financial records.

Conducted monthly bank reconciliations to verify account balances.

Liaised with external suppliers and internal managers for efficient operations.

Credit Controller

Citylink
Guildford, Surrey
04.2000 - 02.2001
  • Managed debtor ledger meticulously, minimising any potential errors or discrepancies.

Accounts Assistant

Airstream/BAE Systems Plc
Guildford/Farnborough, Surrey/Hampshire
10.1996 - 03.2000

Office Junior

BTU Maintenance
Guidlford , Surrey
10.1995 - 10.1996

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Finance (Foundation & Intermediate)

AAT
Guildford
09.1997 - 07.1999

GCSEs - 9 GSCE;s

ST Peter's Catholic Comprehensive
Guidlford
09.1991 - 07.1993

Skills

  • Time management excellence
  • Accounts payable expertise
  • SAP finance systems
  • Recruitment and staff management
  • Communication skills
  • Automation system integration
  • Collaborative team player
  • Team development proficiency

Timeline

Revenue & Payables Accountant

Kuwait Petroleum International Aviation Company Li
01.2008 - Current

Various Temporary Roles

Various
03.2007 - 01.2008

Assistant accountant

Triad Group Plc
12.2005 - 03.2007

Senior Pensions Finance Administrator

Xchanging HR Services
05.2003 - 11.2005

Accounts Assistant

Norcosse Holdings Limited
02.2001 - 04.2003

Credit Controller

Citylink
04.2000 - 02.2001

NVQ Level 2 - Finance (Foundation & Intermediate)

AAT
09.1997 - 07.1999

Accounts Assistant

Airstream/BAE Systems Plc
10.1996 - 03.2000

Office Junior

BTU Maintenance
10.1995 - 10.1996

GCSEs - 9 GSCE;s

ST Peter's Catholic Comprehensive
09.1991 - 07.1993
Ellen Lowrie