Experienced Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper with extensive experience in ledger management, account reconciliations including balance sheet reconciliation and financial reporting. Demonstrates excellent working knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Sage Payroll. Proficient in Excel with a proven track record as an exceptional communicator and efficient time manager. Committed to leveraging financial expertise to drive organisational success and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance Manager
Drytec Spray Drying Ltd
Tonbridge, Kent
08.2018 - 06.2025
Streamlined invoice processing reducing errors and delays.
Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
Administered payroll processes for accurate, timely salary disbursements.
Managed purchase and sales ledgers.
Administered pensions processes.
Bank reconciliations.
VAT and PAYE.
Managed Petty cash.
Negotiated supplier contracts for more favourable terms of service.
Internal audit and regulatory compliance.
Collaborated closely with external auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.
Office & Finance manager
Dinnington Group Practice
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
03.2013 - 03.2018
Maintained up-to-date financial records with meticulous record-keeping practices.
Implemented new accounting software for improved bookkeeping accuracy.
Coordinated meetings to facilitate team communication and collaboration.
Managed purchase and sales ledgers.
Payroll and Pensions.
Bank reconciliations.
VAT and PAYE.
Managed Petty cash.
Negotiated supplier contracts for more favourable terms of service.
Finance officer
SY Voluntary and Community Sector Consortium
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
08.2002 - 02.2013
Overall responsibility for accounting systems and internal controls including ensuring efficient cash management.
Maintained up-to-date financial records with meticulous record-keeping practices.
Responsible for relationships and all matters relating to tax, insurance and VAT.
Ensuring policies are generated and adhered to within the Support Unit and through the greater consortium by appropriate advocacy.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the cluster lead organisations and external partners both to encourage contract compliance and disseminate good practice.
Purchase and Sales ledger management.
Establish and maintain systems and processes, which ensure data security and integrity.
Responsible for relationships and all matters relating to Audits, insurance, data protection etc.
Process payroll, responsible for accurate and timely reporting to HMRC.
Carry out internal and external Health and Safety Assessments and report on findings.
Skills
Profit-And-Loss aptitude
Cash flow statements
Balance sheet review
Account reconciliation
Payroll administration
VAT returns
Regulatory compliance knowledge
Exceptional communicator
Efficient time management
Excellent working knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Sage Payroll