Gail Fryer
Hoddesdon,Hertfordshire
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting Assistant bringing 30 years of experience in accounting field. Skilled in account management, expense reports and invoice reconciliation. Hard-working and proactive with solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
CONSIDERATE CONSTRUCTORS
Ware, Hertfordshire
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Accounts payable accounting,
- Processed staff expenses claims, ensured fair reimbursement practices.
- Provided administrative support to the finance team for seamless operations.
- Conducted bank reconciliations regularly to maintain accurate records.
- Coordinated with various departments regarding invoicing matters, resolved queries efficiently.
- Managed petty cash transactions, safeguarded company resources.
- Verified invoices against purchase orders to support smooth execution of month-end processes.
- Uploaded invoices using Microsoft Dynamics after verifying data..
- Used Microsoft Dynamics accounting method to deliver compliant and consistent account management.
- Followed documentation procedures to maintain robust recordkeeping system.
- Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
- Met deadlines by managing workload independently.
- Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
- Used correct classifications and coding for accounting transactions.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVEABLE TEAM LEADER
Hurford SALVI CARR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Hertford, Hertfordshire
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Accounts receivable bookkeeping,
- Received debit and credit card payments by phone.
- Posted journal transactions and cash receipts on sales ledger.
- Managed customer accounts for maintaining positive client relationships.
- Established effective payment plans to facilitate timely debt recovery.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving billing disputes amicably yet promptly.
- Coordinated legal actions against defaulters to safeguard company interests.
- Managed debtor ledger meticulously, minimising any potential errors or discrepancies.
- Contacted customers about overdue payments by phone, letter and email.
Accounts assistant- Temporary
Considerate constructors
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided administrative support to the finance team for seamless operations.
- Used Sage 50 accounting method to deliver compliant and consistent account management.
- Conducted bank reconciliations regularly to maintain accurate records.
- Managed petty cash transactions, safeguarded company resources.
- Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
- Completed daily and monthly bank reconciliations and noted any discrepancies.
Credit controller
Green Energy Together
Ware, Hertfordshire
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Negotiated repayment arrangements, improving cash flow in the process.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving billing disputes amicably yet promptly.
- Contacted customers about overdue payments by phone, letter and email.
- Tracked outstanding debtor balances and collected incoming cash on accounts whilst maintaining good customer relationships.
- Monitored outstanding balances and followed up payments.
- Chased clients to procure payments in line with agreed terms and conditions.
- Monitored and responded immediately to messages and phone calls regarding credit control issues.
- Negotiated terms and conditions, payment plans and settlements.
- Received debit and credit card payments by phone.
- Escalated serious issues and concerns immediately to supervisor.
- Identified most pressing client debt cases to pursue.
- Prompted customers with overdue payments to avoid penalties.
Bookkeeper
Rademeyer Attorneys - Commercial & Property Attorn
Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
03.2010 - 04.2019
- Managed financial records by meticulously entering and updating data.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Implemented timely prepayments and accruals, maintaining efficient payroll activity.
- Led weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll activity according to company requirements and deadlines.
- Updated records in Sage Pastel Partner to keep account totals correct and current.
- Maintained accurate books for clear financial visibility.
- Produced timely financial reports with use of bookkeeping software.
- Analysed fiscal transactions to ensure all activities adhered to company policies.
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes for improved efficiency.
- Processed invoices promptly, enabled swift payment processing.
- Handled payroll administration to guarantee proper compensation for employees.
- Balanced general ledger by reconciling entries accurately and promptly.
- Worked closely with accountants during end-of-year closeout procedures, ensured accuracy of figures reported in annual reports.
- Organised supplier payments punctually to sustain good business relationships.
- Kept a record of business expenses, assisted in expense reduction strategies.
- Processed bank deposits regularly, reduced risk of theft or loss from carrying excessive cash.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding their accounts or any outstanding payments.
- Used accounting software proficiently, simplified complex calculations and reporting requirements.
- Handled bank and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accurate, up-to-date accounts.
- Maintained trial balance by reconciliation of general ledgers.
- Resolved discrepancies to balance books and maintain correct accounting records.
- Updated accounts with precision and accuracy to deliver reliable bookkeeping services.
- Collected and processed payments.
- Entered financial data into company accounting database for verification and reconciliation, maintaining accurate and current accounts at all times.
- Prepared and processed supplier payments to maintain supply chain activity.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Posted financial data to appropriate accounts in automated accounting system.
- Verified accounting records, following up outstanding transactions.
- Updated records in Sage Pastel Partner to keep account totals correct and current.
- Worked under guidance of accountants to prepare financial data in correct formats.
- Scanned financial records, locating and correcting any errors.
- Submitted required accounting certifications with transactions.
- Allocated bills and accounts in line with department strategy.
Bookkeeper
JOEL HURWITZ & ASSOCIATES (INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING)
Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
08.1998 - 04.2009
- Managed financial records by meticulously entering and updating data.
- Handled payroll administration to guarantee proper compensation for employees.
- Maintained accurate books for clear financial visibility.
- Produced timely financial reports with use of bookkeeping software.
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes for improved efficiency.
- Ensured tax compliance by preparing accurate tax returns on time.
- Processed invoices promptly, enabled swift payment processing.
- Balanced general ledger by reconciling entries accurately and promptly.
- Worked closely with accountants during end-of-year closeout procedures, ensured accuracy of figures reported in annual reports.
- Organised supplier payments punctually to sustain good business relationships.
- Kept a record of business expenses, assisted in expense reduction strategies.
- Processed bank deposits regularly, reduced risk of theft or loss from carrying excessive cash.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding their accounts or any outstanding payments.
- Used accounting software proficiently, simplified complex calculations and reporting requirements.
- Handled bank and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accurate, up-to-date accounts.
- Maintained trial balance by reconciliation of general ledgers.
- Resolved discrepancies to balance books and maintain correct accounting records.
- Updated accounts with precision and accuracy to deliver reliable bookkeeping services.
- Collected and processed payments.
- Entered financial data into company accounting database for verification and reconciliation, maintaining accurate and current accounts at all times.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Communicated with customers to identify and resolve outstanding payments.
- Led weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll activity according to company requirements and deadlines.
- Posted financial data to appropriate accounts in automated accounting system.
- Updated records in Pastel Partner to keep account totals correct and current.
- Worked under guidance of accountants to prepare financial data in correct formats.
- Maximised compliance by adapting accounting practices to meet requirements of multiple accounting styles.
- Adhered to statutory obligations and norms of accounting system.
Education
Commercial Matric - Bookkeeping, Commerce, Economics Shorthand Typing English French
DAMELIN COLLEGE
Johannesburg South Africa 01.1968 - 12.1969
Chartered Institute of Secretaries Final Part I - Commercial law, Economics, Accountancy, English, Mercantile Law
WITWATERSRAND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
01.1970 - 12.1971
Skills
- Accpac Accounting
- Tactful diplomacy
- Pastel Partner Accounting
- Sage VIP Payroll
- Sage 50
- Salesforce
- Microsoft 365 Business Central Accounting
- Basic tax knowledge
- Bookkeeping expertise
- Knowledge of accounting software
- Microsoft Excel
- Account reconciliation
- Accounts payable / accounts receivable
- Credit control
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Bank reconciliations
- Sage
Affiliations
- Yoga Meditations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
CONSIDERATE CONSTRUCTORS
08.2022 - 10.2024
ACCOUNTS RECEIVEABLE TEAM LEADER
Hurford SALVI CARR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
05.2022 - 07.2022
Accounts assistant- Temporary
Considerate constructors
02.2022 - 04.2022
Credit controller
Green Energy Together
09.2021 - 12.2021
Bookkeeper
Rademeyer Attorneys - Commercial & Property Attorn
03.2010 - 04.2019
Bookkeeper
JOEL HURWITZ & ASSOCIATES (INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING)
08.1998 - 04.2009
Chartered Institute of Secretaries Final Part I - Commercial law, Economics, Accountancy, English, Mercantile Law
WITWATERSRAND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
01.1970 - 12.1971
Commercial Matric - Bookkeeping, Commerce, Economics Shorthand Typing English French
DAMELIN COLLEGE
01.1968 - 12.1969
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