Jennie Braithwaite
Dishforth,North Yorkshire
Summary
Detail-oriented finance professional with extensive experience in invoice processing, financial reporting, and budget preparation and control. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, financial forecasting, and managing accounts payable and receivable. Demonstrated expertise in expense monitoring and bank reconciliations. Committed to optimising financial operations and supporting organisational growth through accurate financial analysis and reporting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance officer
Ripon Grammar School
Ripon, North Yorkshire
02.2015 - Current
- Streamlined financial processes by maintaining and updating filing, inventory, mailing and database systems.
- Completed monthly bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Processed purchase orders, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Managed petty cash transactions for controlled spending on office supplies.
- Ensured timely payment to suppliers by processing invoices promptly.
- Supported the Bursar in preparing year-end accounts, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information as part of ethical work conduct.
- Performed general administrative tasks, enhancing overall departmental productivity.
- Prepared and monitored departmental budgets, ensuring effective cost management.
- Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers.
- Answered member calls regarding accounts and made necessary adjustments and payments.
- Posted financial data to appropriate accounts in automated accounting system.
Receptionist
Barnack Primary School
Stamford, Lincolnshire
01.2006 - 02.2015
- Delivered front of house duties with warm and professional manner.
- Kept reception area clean and organised to uphold professional office reputation.
- Handled office petty cash and maintained flawless records.
- Oversaw office supply orders and replenished stock for staff use.
- Received payments for school trips/lunches and updated balances in computer.
- Issued visitor and contractor passes and recorded visits on security system.
- Managed office calendar, set new appointments and assisted with arrangements.
- Provided clerical support to company employees, including copying and file management.
- Upheld confidentiality with sensitive information handling procedures.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of the office.
Education
O Levels - English, Maths, Science & History
Prince Henry's Grammar School
Leeds 09.1982 - 06.1987
Skills
- Invoice processing
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial reporting
- Financial forecasting
- Budget preparation and control
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Expense monitoring
- Bank reconciliations
Timeline
Finance officer
Ripon Grammar School
02.2015 - Current
Receptionist
Barnack Primary School
01.2006 - 02.2015
O Levels - English, Maths, Science & History
Prince Henry's Grammar School
09.1982 - 06.1987
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