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Laura Barnes

Bracknell

Summary

After taking some time out to raise my children, started employment again 3 years ago and thoroughly enjoy the challenge of being back in the working environment, being busy, challenged and learning new skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeper

Pro Servicing
Wokingham, Berkshire
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Processed invoices efficiently, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
  • Managed credit control processes, securing timely payments from clients.
  • Bank reconciliation.
  • Receipt processing.
  • Resolved customer queries, enhancing client satisfaction and trust.

Bookkeeping

K & K Business Services
01.2021 - 05.2024
  • Managed bookkeeping, processed receipts, performed bank reconciliations, recorded manual journals, and communicated with clients via email, utilising Quickbooks, Xero, and Excel for accurate financial tracking.
  • Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards.
  • Utilised accounting software to input data, generate reports, and assist in the streamlining of bookkeeping processes for efficiency.
  • Diminished financial discrepancies by accurately managing payroll for departmental employees and bookkeeping processes.

Customer Service Manager / Credit Control

Ward Thomas
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Customer Service Manager / Credit Control - a very client-based role, account management, data entry, filing, both raising and quoting for invoices, chasing payments and face to face meetings.

Customer Services

Fastrack Parcels
01.1996 - 01.2004
  • Handled varied customer service tasks including admin, filing, and data entry. Addressed customer queries, coordinated with drivers, and planned routes. Managed invoicing, credit control, and account relationships.

Various Placements

Agency
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Completed multiple placements for various agencies, including receptionist and general admin roles, enhancing operational support and data management.

Hairdressing

01.1993 - 01.1994
  • I started working at the age of 15 in a Saturday role, then after leaving school I started full-time with one day in college.

Education

Chalfonts Community College
Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross

Skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Invoice processing
  • Credit Control
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Data entry
  • Client Relations
  • Communication

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Pro Servicing
05.2024 - 07.2024

Bookkeeping

K & K Business Services
01.2021 - 05.2024

Customer Service Manager / Credit Control

Ward Thomas
01.2004 - 01.2009

Customer Services

Fastrack Parcels
01.1996 - 01.2004

Various Placements

Agency
01.1995 - 01.1996

Hairdressing

01.1993 - 01.1994

Chalfonts Community College
Laura Barnes