Jacqueline Hunter
Kingston upon Hull,East yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in accountancy and office management, proficient in Sage software and Microsoft Office. Demonstrates strong leadership in team training and performance management, with a proven track record in payroll administration and accounts payable/receivable. Skilled in bookkeeping, debt management, balance sheet review, and account reconciliation. Committed to leveraging financial acumen to drive organisational success and efficiency.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance manager
Dearing Plastics Ltd
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
2025.04 - Current
- Streamlined financial procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Prepared regular cash flow reports assisting in better fund allocation.
- Implemented new financial systems enhancing data accessibility and reliability.
- Liaised between finance department and other departments fostering inter-departmental collaboration.
- Streamlined invoice processing reducing errors and delays.
- Negotiated favourable terms with vendors, achieving cost savings.
- Ensured accurate tax filings, avoiding penalties and interest charges.
- Managed cash flow and liquidity, mitigating financial risks and ensuring stability.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting activities to align financial goals with organisational objectives.
- Administered payroll processes for accurate, for weekly and monthly total of 50 employees
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
- Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
Finance/Office Manager
Sol Specialist Manufacture Ltd
2019.05 - 2025.04
- Monitored five companies, ensuring effective inter-group reconciliation.
- Managed daily bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.
- Facilitated export and import transactions, including euro and dollar payments.
- Reconciled supplier statements to prepare for monthly payment runs.
- Pursued debtors and resolved queries to maintain financial integrity.
- Collated timesheets for weekly payroll of 30 members of staff, implementing new downloadable clocking system and using Bright pay
- Reported monthly management accounts and reconciled trial balance and balance sheet.
- Submitted VAT and CIS returns to HMRC on monthly basis.
- Project management to ensure customers receive good and report strategies to enhance increase sales working alongside all departments
- Monitoring properties working alongside professional services to ensure smooth running
- Ensured smooth day-to-day operations with diligent oversight of office tasks.
- Coordinated team meetings for effective communication and project alignment.
Payroll administrator/accounts assistant
Eco-modular Buildings
2017.06 - 2018.09
- Collated timesheets for payroll processing for over 100 employees weekly and monthly.
- Submitted payroll details to HMRC in compliance with regulations.
- Managed attendance records and addressed related queries promptly.
- Processed data on Sage Payroll, ensuring accurate inputting of financial information.
- Handled pensions, sickness, maternity, and paternity leave administration efficiently.
- Checked and inputted expense claims, maintaining accuracy in records.
- Reconciled credit card transactions with receipts to ensure financial integrity.
- Executed bank exports and imports, supporting seamless financial operations.
- Stayed abreast with latest tax laws to maintain compliance within organisation's payroll system.
- Liaised with external agencies such as HMRC to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Resolved discrepancies promptly, improving overall operational accuracy and efficiency.
- Used payroll software to streamline processes for increased efficiency.
Credit Controller
Willerby Holiday Homes
2009.08 - 2017.05
- Reported daily cash from all resources, ensuring accurate financial records.
- Recorded payments in spreadsheets and allocated accordingly.
- Reconciled general day book postings to maintain consistency with cash book entries.
- Created sales invoices and manual credit notes as needed.
- Updated accounts with finances onto Capbank system for tracking.
- Entered sales invoices into sales daybook for accurate documentation.
- Reconciled sales daybook with main ledger and analysis report.
- Contacted customers about overdue invoices via telephone and email.
Credit Controller
Kingston Communications
2005.06 - 2009.07
- Responded to calls from residential customers to resolve queries efficiently.
- Arranged timely payments of accounts to maintain service continuity.
- Disconnected services when necessary, ensuring compliance with policies.
- Notified customers regarding high usage to promote awareness and prevent issues.
- Resolved escalated issues efficiently, reducing potential damage to customer relationships.
Accounts Supervisor
Kingston Associates
2003.09 - 2005.06
- Managed payroll and personnel processes using Sage software.
- Produced monthly management accounts to assess financial performance.
- Generated weekly reports on debtors, creditors, nominal ledgers, and VAT via Sage Line 100.
- Executed bank and cash reconciliations across multiple currencies.
- Authored company procedures to meet ISO standards requirements.
- Supervised three staff members, organised daily job sheets, and provided training.
Payroll manager
Canterbury
2001.11 - 2003.09
- Introduced Sage payroll after conducting a costing exercise, transitioning from Pegasus.
- Implemented new clocking system for factory operations.
- Processed weekly payroll for 150 employees and monthly payroll for 50 employees.
- Input journals into in-house database based on weekly and monthly reports.
- Addressed human resources issues to maintain workplace efficiency.
- Completed RIDDOR reports and managed accident documentation.
- Compiled year-end reports for accountant, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Accounts Assistant
Chisholms Computers
1998.09 - 2001.11
- Managed month-end reports and payroll processes for accuracy and compliance.
- Supervised four staff members, ensuring adherence to company procedures.
- Developed a database integrated with SAGE for improved financial tracking.
- Compiled archiving of debtors, creditors, and nominal ledgers to maintain organised records.
- Authored company procedures in accordance with ISO standards for operational excellence.
Accounts Assistant
Paragon Business Services
1986.01 - 1992.12
- Conducted bookkeeping for self-employed clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared balance sheets, tax assessments, tax returns, and computations.
- Managed payroll for clients on both weekly and monthly schedules.
- Executed credit checks, obtained references, and advised on credit limits for sales.
- Pursued overdue accounts and managed payment collections effectively.
- Reduced Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) targets significantly through proactive measures.
- Reviewed incoming legal documents and provided guidance on administration and liquidation matters.
- Handled small court claims, coordinating with legal teams on debt enforcement actions.
- Assisted senior accountant for audit preparation.
Education
Business (RSA 1, 2 AND 3) - Administration
Park Street Annexe College
Hull, East Riding of YorkshireAAT level 2, 3 and 4 (AAT) - Accounts
Hull College
Hull, East Riding of YorkshireICM Credit Management -
Hull College
HullSkills
- Accountancy skills with Sage software
- Office management
- Payroll administration
- Team leadership and training
- Performance management
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Bookkeeping expertise
- Debt management competence
- Balance sheet review
- Excel proficiency
- Account reconciliation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance manager
Dearing Plastics Ltd
2025.04 - Current
Finance/Office Manager
Sol Specialist Manufacture Ltd
2019.05 - 2025.04
Payroll administrator/accounts assistant
Eco-modular Buildings
2017.06 - 2018.09
Credit Controller
Willerby Holiday Homes
2009.08 - 2017.05
Credit Controller
Kingston Communications
2005.06 - 2009.07
Accounts Supervisor
Kingston Associates
2003.09 - 2005.06
Payroll manager
Canterbury
2001.11 - 2003.09
Accounts Assistant
Chisholms Computers
1998.09 - 2001.11
Accounts Assistant
Paragon Business Services
1986.01 - 1992.12
Business (RSA 1, 2 AND 3) - Administration
Park Street Annexe College
AAT level 2, 3 and 4 (AAT) - Accounts
Hull College
ICM Credit Management -
Hull College