Katie Phillips
Bristol,South Gloucestershire
Summary
Accountancy Assistant with extensive experience in bookkeeping and financial management, currently employed at Accountants & Taxation Agents Ltd in Nailsworth. Demonstrates proficiency in bank reconciliations, tax compliance, and VAT returns, ensuring adherence to HM Revenue and Customs regulations. Skilled in Microsoft Excel for recording and analysing financial data, maintaining accurate balance sheets, and managing accounts receivable and payable. Previous role as Bookkeeper at RPA Engineering involved processing journal entries and optimising cash flow through effective invoice management. Possesses a keen attention to detail and strong time management skills, with basic knowledge of Sage50, Xero, Quickbooks, Tax Filer, Iris Elements & Iris Accountant.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountancy Assistant
Accountants & Taxation Agents Ltd
Nailsworth, Stroud
04.2016 - Current
- Gathered all banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns and ensured compliance with tax regulations and deadlines.
- Reviewed and analysed expense receipts and credit card statements.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Updated and maintained accounting journals, ledgers, and other records detailing financial transactions.
- Reconciled bank statements to maintain accurate financial records and identify discrepancies promptly.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory to maintain accurate information.
- Created and maintained organisational balance sheet showing assets, liabilities and equity.
- Updated fixed asset registers, ensuring accurate recording of purchases, disposals, and depreciation charges.
- Liaised with clients to resolve account queries, providing high-quality customer service and maintaining strong relationships.
- Coordinated the submission of VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HM Revenue and Customs regulations.
Bookkeeper
RPA Engineering
Bristol
07.2013 - 03.2016
- Reconciled bank and credit card accounts weekly, monthly and quarterly.
- Reconciled bank statements against company books, identifying discrepancies and rectifying errors for precise financial reporting.
- Processed journal entries, online transfers and payments.
- Managed financial transactions and recorded business expenses, guaranteeing accurate bookkeeping records.
- Administered VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HM Revenue and Customs regulations and deadlines.
- Charged expenses to appropriate accounts, evaluating transactions and recording entries.
- Prepared invoices, processed payments, and followed up on outstanding balances to optimise cash flow.
- Reviewed and analysed expense receipts and credit card statements.
- Managed petty cash funds, including disbursements and reconciliations, to handle minor expenditures.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable, executing timely collections and payments to maintain healthy cash flow.
- Documented financial transactions in Sage and classified by billing code, contract or project.
Accounts Assistant
Agency Roles
London
01.2002 - 11.2010
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Association of Accounting Technicians
South Trafford College
Manchester2001
GCSEs - Math's, English, History & Drama
Lockleaze Secondary School
Bristol1994
Skills
- Bank reconciliations and financial reporting
- Tax compliance and preparation
- Invoice processing and VAT returns
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Excel
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Balance sheet management
- Reconciliation expertise
- Profit and loss analysis
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Basic Knowledge of - Sage50, Xero, Quickbooks, Tax Filer, Iris Elements & Iris Accountant
Timeline
Accountancy Assistant
Accountants & Taxation Agents Ltd
04.2016 - Current
Bookkeeper
RPA Engineering
07.2013 - 03.2016
Accounts Assistant
Agency Roles
01.2002 - 11.2010
NVQ Level 4 - Association of Accounting Technicians
South Trafford College
GCSEs - Math's, English, History & Drama
Lockleaze Secondary School