Iwona Marciniak
Bournemouth,Dorset
Summary
Detail-oriented finance professional with over 12 years of progressive experience in high-volume finance environment. Strong background in daily multi-currency bank reconciliation, credit card and balance sheet reconciliation. Proficient in discrepancy investigation and resolution, with extensive experience using ERP systems and advanced Excel functions such as Pivot Tables, Lookups, and Power Query. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to enhance financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Accounts Payable Manager
Space And Time Media Limited
Bournemouth, England
2024.01 - 2026.01
- Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable function processing of around 1500 invoices each month.
- Developed team of three accounts payable professionals, resulting in improved workflow efficiency and enhanced accountability.
- Led ERP migration from Advantage to Microsoft Dynamics, overseeing data validation, testing, and redesign.
- Reduced aged supplier query backlogs through structured review and optimised communication processes.
- Redesigned credit card reconciliation and analysis procedures
Senior Finance Assistant
Space And Time Media Limited
Bournemouth, England
2021.04 - 2023.12
- Performed multi-currency daily bank reconciliations
- Supported balance sheet reconciliations and month-end procedures
- Acted as escalation point for complex supplier queries
- Coordinated payment processing, reducing late fees and penalties
Finance Assistant
Space And Time Media Limited
Bournemouth, England
2013.08 - 2021.03
- Ensured timely payment to suppliers by processing invoices promptly
- Performed daily bank reconciliations
- Coordinated with other teams to resolve any discrepancies in invoicing or payments
- Assisted with credit card expense analysis
- Organised financial documents for easy access and retrieval during audits
Various Finance Roles
Multiple Organisations
England, Poland
2000.05 - 2013.07
- Held progressive finance positions across accounts payable and general finance functions, building strong foundation in transactional finance, reconciliations, and financial administrations.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Banking - Economics
Warsaw School of Economics
Warsaw, PolandSkills
- Reconciliation Expertise: Credit card, multi-currency bank accounts, balance sheet
- Technical proficiency: Microsoft Dynamics, Advantage, Payments Gateway Systems
- Data Analysis: Excel ( Pivot tables, XLOOKUP, Power query)
- Operational Excellence: High Volume Transactions Management, Strong Attention to Details, Accuracy Under Pressure, Process Improvement and Controls
Languages
English
Fluent
Polish
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
Space And Time Media Limited
2024.01 - 2026.01
Senior Finance Assistant
Space And Time Media Limited
2021.04 - 2023.12
Finance Assistant
Space And Time Media Limited
2013.08 - 2021.03
Various Finance Roles
Multiple Organisations
2000.05 - 2013.07
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Banking - Economics
Warsaw School of Economics