IRINA FREIRE
Manchester,UK
Summary
Energetic AAT Level 4 accounting professional with extensive expertise in financial operations including, accounts payables and receivables, and reconciliation and expenses tracking. Proven track record in achieving KPIs and targets through cross-functional collaboration and variance analysis. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and conditional formatting, as well as accounting software such as SAP, Sage, and Navision. Detailed oriented, skilled in data processing and financial analysis with strong understanding of financial principles and accounting methods. Career goal includes leveraging analytical skills to drive financial efficiency and support organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Assistant
The Fragrance Shop
Manchester, UK
08.2023 - Current
- Reconciling bank accounts and resolving cash discrepancies
- Controlling and monitoring weekly store expenses
- Maintenance and analysis of the Sales ledger
- Worked under guidance of senior accountant to prepare financial statement and issue sales certificate
- Posting journals and daily cash receipts
- Weekly reporting KPI's for cash and expenses
- Assisting finance manager with a variety of tasks
- Setting up new stores and carrying out required banking process
- Cooperating with stores, assisting them with enquiries, preventing chargeback and solving problems
- Achieving other goals including ensuring no cash balances aged >10 days
Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant
Evans Textiles Ltd
Manchester, UK
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Posted daily BACS and card receipts, maintained sales ledger and ensured accuracy.
- Provided customers with account statements, invoices and credit notes.
- Worked closely with the sales team to resolve disputes, and regularly reported to the Finance Director
- Conducted credit checks and assessing financial stability for new customers.
- Prepared regular aged debtors report.
- Assisted with month-end bank reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
- Supported payment runs including making payments to international suppliers.
- Assisted in processing relevant data required for payroll and generate payslips.
- Assisted in maintaining fixed asset register and depreciation calculations.
Mortgage Servicing
Lloyds Banking Group
Manchester, UK
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Dealt with mortgage related enquiries and complaints; delivered definitive service and product expertise
- Strengthened relationships with clients as a result of understanding and exceeding their expectations
- Adhered to banking protocols and financial guidelines, leading to enhanced quality and confidentiality
- Ensured the correct maintenance of internal systems with up to date customer records and actions
- Presented solutions to anomalies and data gaps; steered an escalation process to solve complex issues
- Liaised with the fraud team to identify and investigate potentially fraudulent activity, exceeding targets
Customer Operations - Credit Card Fraud & Reconciliation
Lloyds Banking Group
Manchester, UK
03.2019 - 09.2021
Banking and Savings
Lloyds Banking Group
12.2017 - 03.2019
Case Handler - Bereavement Unit
Lloyds Banking Group
Manchester, UK
12.2015 - 05.2017
Finance Intern
TBS Fabrications Ltd
Manchester, UK
05.2015 - 10.2015
Education
Level 4 - Professional Diploma - Accounting
AAT
Level 3 - Advanced Diploma - Accounting
AAT
Level 2 - Foundation Certificate - Accounting
AAT
Bachelor of Business Management (2:1) -
London Metropolitan University
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Accounts payables & receivables
- Reconciliation & expenses tracking
- Payroll processing
- Achievement of KPIs & Targets
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Variance analysis
- Microsoft excel including Pivot tables, complex formulas, conditional formatting
- Accounting software: SAP, Sage 50, Navision
- Credit control knowledge
- Allocation of payments
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Assistant
The Fragrance Shop
08.2023 - Current
Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant
Evans Textiles Ltd
10.2022 - 08.2023
Mortgage Servicing
Lloyds Banking Group
09.2021 - 10.2022
Customer Operations - Credit Card Fraud & Reconciliation
Lloyds Banking Group
03.2019 - 09.2021
Banking and Savings
Lloyds Banking Group
12.2017 - 03.2019
Case Handler - Bereavement Unit
Lloyds Banking Group
12.2015 - 05.2017
Finance Intern
TBS Fabrications Ltd
05.2015 - 10.2015
Level 4 - Professional Diploma - Accounting
AAT
Level 3 - Advanced Diploma - Accounting
AAT
Level 2 - Foundation Certificate - Accounting
AAT
Bachelor of Business Management (2:1) -
London Metropolitan University
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