Methodical and reliable individual committed to helping accounts teams deliver accurate financial records. Adept at managing financial transactions efficiently and accurately. Knowledge in Microsoft Excel. Quick learner confident at meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accounts assistant
DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield Park Hotel
Sheffield
08.2006 - 10.2018
Assisted in preparation of monthly reports, ensuring all deadlines were met.
Provided support during audits, both internal and external ensuring compliance with regulations at all times.
Managed debtor ledger closely to minimising any potential errors or discrepancies.
Managed customer account records updating weekly/monthly to maintain accurate records
Contacted customers about overdue payments by phone, letter and email.
Followed up monthly statements with courtesy calls to customers.
Conducted company credit checks and monitored credit alerts.
Performed routine clerical duties, facilitated office operations.
Reconciled purchase orders with invoices for financial accuracy.
Managed supplier accounts within Opera, including creating new suppliers, updating changes and day to day maintenance of system.
Matched and coded invoices and uploaded onto Opera on a daily basis to ensure all accounts were up to date.
Ensured timely payments to suppliers, to ensure good working relationships.
Prepared BACS payments to settle supplier balances.
Weekly bank reconciliations.
Maintained confidentiality to protect employee data.
Maintained open line of communication with employees regarding their wages and benefits information.
Completed monthly payslips accurately and punctually.
Collaborated with HR department to streamline employee data, new starters, leavers.
Dispensed forms such as P45s and P60s accurately and on time.
Collected and evaluated timesheets and managed electronic timekeeping systems.
Interact with all hotel departments where needed.
Interact with hotel guests that have any discrepancies with their invoice on checkout.
Accounts Assistant
Linear Recruitment Ltd
Sheffield
01.2005 - 08.2006
Processed staff expenses claims once signed off by the Finance Manager.
Managed petty cash transactions, and balancing the petty cash account.
Processed purchase ledger invoices on to Sage.
Weekly purchase ledge statement reconciliation.
Assisted the credit control team in there roles.
Assisted the Wages Manger completing wages on a weekly basis.
Completed postal duties and maintaining the franking machine.
Completed weekly bank reconciliations
Helped with preparation of management accounts and end-month duties.
Reconciled company credit cards and expenses.
Print/Postroom Assistant
Gleeson Construction
Sheffield
07.1999 - 11.2004
Open, sort and deliver the mornings post.
Delivered internal mail to all departments within the company throughout the day.
Organised and send out mail to other external divisions of the company.
Operate postage meter machines to process bulk mails efficiently.
Coordinate with courier services for timely package deliveries.
Manage inventory, ensuring availability of office supplies when needed.
Printing and organising of drawings and documents for different departments within the company meeting the given deadlines.