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Georgina Clark
Harpenden,Hertfordshire
Summary
Experienced Xero Bookkeeper with a decade of managing accounts for small businesses. Demonstrated expertise in compliance and team leadership. Currently oversees bookkeeping for multiple clients while seeking to expand the portfolio. Offers flexible, remote support tailored to diverse business needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Xero Bookkeeper
5 companies
01.2015 - Current
- Managing full-cycle bookkeeping for five small business clients using Xero
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC Making Tax Digital requirements
- Performing monthly bank/credit card reconciliations, ensuring accuracy across all accounts
- Manage invoicing process, including raising and processing invoices, bills, purchase orders, and quotes for clients
- Processed journal entries, online transfers and payments.
- Charged expenses to appropriate accounts, evaluating transactions and recording entries.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for analysis by senior accountants.
- Supervise payroll and make electronic deposits
Assistant Manager – Risk & Independence
KPMG
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Promoted to leadership position within compliance team, enhancing team direction and oversight
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory compliance standards within a leading professional services firm
- Liaised with senior stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements within the department and UK firm wide
- Managed UK firm Risk & Independence requirements for new staff
- Managed team to advise and complete Compliance checks on all potential new clients to the firm
- Managed, supervised, and mentored a team of five across day-to-day operations
- Handled sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism
Audit Secretary, PA & Events Manager
KPMG
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Provided high-level executive support to senior management across a large professional services firm
- Managed complex diaries, correspondence, travel arrangements, and confidential documentation
- Coordinated and delivered corporate events end-to-end, overseeing logistics and budget management to ensure successful execution.
- Served as central point of contact across departments, facilitating communication and organisation to streamline processes.
- Trained and mentored employees, enhancing team capabilities and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Created accurate reports using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
- Typed accounts documents for client teams
Education
RSA Diploma - Administrative and Secretarial Procedures
Open College
St. Albans01-1997
GCSEs - Grades A–C
St George's School
Harpenden01-1997
Skills
- Xero Bookkeeping
- VAT Return preparation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Accounts management
- Regulatory compliance
- Client management
- Team leading
- Executive support
- Self-motivated organisation
- Flexible Working
Custom Section
- Xero
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
Availability
Flexible hours available — happy to work mornings, evenings, or around school hours to suit your business. Remote working preferred, with availability to meet clients locally when required.
Interests
Timeline
Xero Bookkeeper
5 companies
01.2015 - Current
Assistant Manager – Risk & Independence
KPMG
01.2010 - 01.2014
Audit Secretary, PA & Events Manager
KPMG
01.2000 - 01.2010
RSA Diploma - Administrative and Secretarial Procedures
Open College
GCSEs - Grades A–C
St George's School