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Kate Strahan

Blackburn,Lancashire

Summary

I am currently employed at North west Autos, Blackburn, working in the accounts department. I am very hard working and proactive with a solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance.

Methodical and reliable individual committed to helping accounts teams deliver accurate financial records. non-compliance to regulations. I am a quick learner and a good team member.

Prior to working for my current employer, I worked for 25 years at Evans Halshaw Ford. I only left the position because due to my position being made redundant.

I was first employed in the "parts" department of the company. I have had many roles including a parts delivery driver, telephone sales and parts administrator. After this I moved into the Accounts department.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Accounts assistant

North West Autos Blackburn
Blackburn, Lancashire
11.2022 - Current
  • Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
  • Prepared Excel spreadsheets to track banking transactions and financial performance.
  • Calculated bills owed by customers, prepared invoices and distributed statements.
  • Reconciling supplier invoices to the suppliers statement
  • Met deadlines by managing workload independently.
  • Generated account statements outlining payments and balances.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Inputting cash transactions into Sage software.

Accounts assistant

Evans Halshaw Ford
Burnley, Lancashire
02.1996 - 08.2001

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  • Cashier - day to day account duties including cashing up.
  • Reconciling daily bank statements.
  • Reconciling purchase ledger statements and completing payment runs.
  • Day to day filing of purchase ledger invoices and bank statements.

Care assistant

The Cherry Tree Care Home
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
12.1995 - 12.1996
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
  • Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.

Hairstylist

Julie's Hairstylists
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
03.1993 - 12.1995
  • Coloured hair using permanent, semi-permanent and natural dyes to suit client needs.
  • Built successful, long-standing client relationships, increasing repeat and referral business.
  • Trimmed, cut and shaped hair based on exact customer preferences.
  • Managed appointments and schedules to smooth workflow.
  • Developed strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services.
  • Maintained clean and safe salon environments, ensuring consistent compliance with COSSH regulations.
  • Set up workstations and treatment rooms with necessary products, equipment and supplies.
  • Answered [Number]+ phone calls daily to schedule appointments and advise on service options.
  • Cleaned, maintained and sterilised styling tools, increasing product lifetimes.
  • Processed and recorded customer payments accurately.
  • Maintained knowledge of latest hair trends to deliver fresh styles aligned with clients needs and preferences.
  • Shampooed, conditioned and treated hair using salon-exclusive products, promoting increased retail sales.
  • Pre-booked returning client appointments to foster continued loyalty.
  • Styled hair using optimum cutting and scissoring techniques.

Education

O level - Secondary school education

Notre Dame Catholic High School
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
09.1978 - 06.1983

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Account reconciliation
  • Accounts payable
  • Internal controls and audits
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Credit control
  • Administration duties
  • Ledger maintenance
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Sage
  • Credit notes
  • Bank reconciliations

Affiliations

  • I have been a member of a local amateur society since 1999 and have taken part in many productions.
  • I enjoy socialising and I love spending time with my two grandchildren

Driving license

I currently hold a full driving license and have access to my own car.

Timeline

Accounts assistant

North West Autos Blackburn
11.2022 - Current

Accounts assistant

Evans Halshaw Ford
02.1996 - 08.2001

Care assistant

The Cherry Tree Care Home
12.1995 - 12.1996

Hairstylist

Julie's Hairstylists
03.1993 - 12.1995

O level - Secondary school education

Notre Dame Catholic High School
09.1978 - 06.1983
Kate Strahan