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Hilary Forster

Shirley, Southampton

Summary

I am fully qualified AAT Level 4 with years of experience in various industries. I am familiar with financial reconciliations, general ledgers and financial reporting. Detail-orientated, reliable and responsive to changing business needs and regulatory standards. Capable assistant committed to keeping accurate accounting records. Team player with strong technical proficiency and commitment to accuracy in financial data entry and record-keeping. Highly organised and proactive in tracking expenses, reconciling accounts and resolving variances. Dedicated to efficiently managing fully compliant and accurate accounts to support long-term operational success.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Assistant

Minstead Trust
Southampton, Hampsire
04.2026 - 09.2026
  • Entered bank payments, reconciled supplier statements, and processed supplier invoices and credits.
  • Reconciled petty cash by verifying transactions and balancing accounts.
  • Produced weekly cash payments for residents.
  • Supported purchase ledger during implementation of new computer system on a fixed-term contract until end of Sept 2026.

Finance Assistant

Southampton Freight Services Ltd
Southampton, HAMPSHIRE
09.2025 - 02.2026
  • I was employed to cover 6 months to support the purchase ledger by entering Invoices and reconciliations where needed

Finance Officer

Mayflower Mast Studios
Southampton, HAMPSHIRE
03.2025 - 08.2025
  • I am employed on a short contract to support the Management Accountant. My duties include producing reports, preparing Purchase Orders, processing invoices, and credit notes and getting authorisation for paying invoices. Arranging weekly payments. Monthly bank transaction processing. Also ad Hoc duties as requested.

Accounts Assistant

CMA
Southampton, HAMPSHIRE
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • I was employed as a temporary accounts assistant via the agency CMA with Fibre Mechanics Ltd. My duties were to maintain the Purchase Ledger and complete weekly Bank Reconciliations.Any other AdHoc duties as required.

Finance Assistant

Alkoomi Ltd
Southampton, HAMPSHIRE
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • I was employed to support the accounts dept on a temp basis.
  • My duties were adhoc.
  • Including Bank Rec, entering invoices.
  • Paying supplier, contractors

Finance Assistant

Morgan Marine Ltd
Ammanford, Dyfed
04.2018 - 06.2024

I was employed to run the Purchase Ledger - reconciliation of statements, pay monthly and weekly accounts, enter and clear invoices, chase for credits where necessary. Bank Reconciliation, payment of Expenses

  • Managed internal inbox, assigning queries and responding within strict internal SLAs.
  • Analysed financial statements to review performance and make strategic decisions.
  • Prepared and supplier remittances.
  • Archived financial documents within orderly systems for ease of use.
  • Worked with statistical, financial and auditing information to make accurate decisions about accounting needs.

Accounts Assistant

SPR TAUNTON
TAUNTON, SOMERSET
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Book keeper Assistant
  • Handled cash and deposits using proper accounting procedures and documentation.
  • Processed transaction documents, verified entries and compared system reports to balances.
  • Resolved discrepancies and documentation issues, saving company money.

Temp support worker

NHS Wiltshire
Devizes, Wiltshire
06.2006 - 07.2007
  • I was employed to support the Finance team by supplying data referring to Payroll hours and costs per department
  • Maintained excellent team relationships by helping colleagues with complex issues, and questions.

Haulage and Accounts Assistant

United Oilseeds
Devizes, Wiltshire
08.2005 - 04.2006
  • I was employed to support the Haulage Manager arranging transportation of seeds etc and also to support the Seed Accounts Manager with Ad Hoc duties and reconciliations
  • Reconciled Purchase Orders (POs) to produce accurate inventory reports.

Bookkeeper

AKC Services
Devizes, Wiltshire
08.2004 - 07.2005
  • I was employed as a Bookkeeper and payroll assistant
  • Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper.
  • Processed journal entries, online transfers and payments.
  • Resolved discrepancies and documentation issues, saving company money.
  • Processed transaction documents, verified entries and compared system reports to balances.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable according to terms of agreements.

Accounts Assistant

St John Ambulance Wiltshire
Devizes, Wiltshire
08.2003 - 05.2004
  • I was employed as a job share to cover a one year contract. My duties were to support the Sales Ledger and run the Petty Cash and Purchase Ledger
  • Prepared month-end closing entries to maintain detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
  • Chased missing transactions to help facilitate timely payments.
  • Managed internal inbox, assigning queries and responding within strict internal SLAs.

Fixed Asset Register Manager

Honda UK Swindon
Swindon, Wiltshire
09.2002 - 07.2003
  • Managed general ledger, prepayments, accruals, WIP, fixed assets and intercompany transactions.
  • Tracked and monitored fixed assets, enhancing accurate reporting processes and company records.

Accounts Assistant

T H White Ltd
Devizes, Wiltshire
08.1988 - 04.2002
  • I was employed to run the Purchase Ledger, support the Payroll Department, Bank Reconciliations, managed the Fixed Asset Register and other duties as required
  • Prepared month-end closing entries to maintain detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
  • Chased missing transactions to help facilitate timely payments.
  • Managed accounts coded log process, setting up new account codes in line with activity and VAT category within service standards.
  • Checked imported bank statements into accounts system on daily basis to keep records up-to-date.
  • Maintained petty cash for ad-hoc business expenses.

Customer Services

Springfords and Rose Ltd
Devizes, Wiltshire
07.1981 - 07.1988
  • I was employed to manage stock and serve customers

Education

AAT level 4 - Accounts

Chippenham College
Chippenham
2002

Skills

  • Account reconciliations
  • Payroll knowledge
  • Sage 50 proficiency

Education

AAT level 4

Timeline

Accounts Assistant

Minstead Trust
04.2026 - 09.2026

Finance Assistant

Southampton Freight Services Ltd
09.2025 - 02.2026

Finance Officer

Mayflower Mast Studios
03.2025 - 08.2025

Accounts Assistant

CMA
11.2024 - 02.2025

Finance Assistant

Alkoomi Ltd
08.2024 - 10.2024

Finance Assistant

Morgan Marine Ltd
04.2018 - 06.2024

Accounts Assistant

SPR TAUNTON
09.2016 - 07.2017

Temp support worker

NHS Wiltshire
06.2006 - 07.2007

Haulage and Accounts Assistant

United Oilseeds
08.2005 - 04.2006

Bookkeeper

AKC Services
08.2004 - 07.2005

Accounts Assistant

St John Ambulance Wiltshire
08.2003 - 05.2004

Fixed Asset Register Manager

Honda UK Swindon
09.2002 - 07.2003

Accounts Assistant

T H White Ltd
08.1988 - 04.2002

Customer Services

Springfords and Rose Ltd
07.1981 - 07.1988

AAT level 4 - Accounts

Chippenham College
Hilary Forster