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Joanne Thorpe

Senior Bookkeeper
Chichester,West Sussex

Summary

Highly skilled accounting professional with extensive expertise in Xero software, Quickbooks, Sage 50 & FreeAgent .

PayPal , Amazon ,Stripe , Shopify , Klarna ,Airwallex , EBay payment platforms reconciliation.

Knowledge of import vat & foreign currency.

Demonstrates superior attention to detail in account reconciliation, financial reporting, and double-entry bookkeeping. Proficient in VAT calculations, reporting, and advising. Adept at maintaining confidentiality and managing accounts payable and receivable with strong communication skills. Committed to meeting tight deadlines with self-motivation and a goal of enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency within an organisation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Bookkeeper

Accountancy Company
Chichester, West Sussex
08.2014 - Current
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.

Bookkeeper

G & G Interiors
Chichester, WSX
09.2012 - 07.2014
  • Maintained accurate books for clear financial visibility.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping processes for improved efficiency.
  • Processed bank deposits regularly, reduced risk of theft or loss from carrying excessive cash.
  • Organised supplier payments punctually to sustain good business relationships.
  • Worked closely with accountants during end-of-year closeout procedures, ensured accuracy of figures reported in annual reports.
  • Balanced general ledger by reconciling entries accurately and promptly.
  • Kept record of business expenses, assisted in expense reduction strategies.
  • Used accounting software proficiently, simplified complex calculations and reporting requirements.
  • Produced timely financial reports with use of bookkeeping software.
  • Communicated effectively with customers regarding their accounts or any outstanding payments.
  • Handled bank and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accurate, up-to-date accounts.
  • Maintained trial balance by reconciliation of general ledgers.
  • Resolved discrepancies to balance books and maintain correct accounting records.
  • Checked invoices against work performed to verify accuracy ahead of payment.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Entered financial data into company accounting database for verification and reconciliation, maintaining accurate and current accounts at all times.
  • Prepared and processed supplier payments to maintain supply chain activity.
  • Updated records in QuickBooks to keep account totals correct and current.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Accounting

Chichester College
Chichester, West Sussex
09.2010 - 06.2015

Skills

  • Meet & Work to tight deadlines
  • Self-Motivation in work
  • Xero software mastery
  • Account reconciliation
  • Financial reporting
  • Profit and Loss Analysis
  • Double-entry bookkeeping
  • VAT calculations
  • Bank reconciliation
  • QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Sage 50
  • VAT reporting


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Bookkeeper

Accountancy Company
08.2014 - Current

Bookkeeper

G & G Interiors
09.2012 - 07.2014

Diploma of Higher Education - Accounting

Chichester College
09.2010 - 06.2015

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