Laura Paterson
Feltham,Middlesex
Summary
Proactive Senior Accounts Payable Specialist with expertise in team collaboration and performance improvement. Leads regular finance meetings to optimise accounts payable processes and mentor junior team members. Drives results through effective communication and strategic payment scheduling. With 23 years experience working in a variety of markets including Media/Creative/Retail/Pharmaceutical & Aviation and all round knowledge of Accounts Payable.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Lindt and Sprungli
Richmond
11.2018 - Current
- Processed high-volume invoices with precision, adhering to strict deadlines and compliance standards.
- Implemented automated accounts payable systems, reducing processing time and minimising errors.
- Conducted regular audits of payable accounts, ensuring compliance with financial policies and statutory requirements.
- Reconciled supplier statements, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly to maintain accurate accounts.
- Processed supplier invoices, posted accurately and to correct nominals.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Facilitated weekly payment runs by gathering and organising invoices for processing., compiling invoices updating records.
- Monitored accounts payable email inbox, addressing enquiries and processing invoices received.
- Logged employee expenses, cross-checking expense claims to comply with expense policy.
- Analysed transactions and identified trends by compiling data from reports and tables, contributing to informed decision-making.
- Led regular meetings with finance team to review accounts payable processes and performance, ensuring alignment and addressing challenges.
Cashier
Volga Dnepr
Middlesex
05.2018 - 11.2018
Creative payments Team Leader
Finance Plus
Ealing
05.2017 - 05.2018
Accounts payable spec
Belron
Egham
02.2017 - 07.2017
Accounts payable Team Leader
Perform Media Services
Feltham
10.2011 - 12.2016
Accounts payable
Ebay
Richmond
08.2007 - 07.2008
Accounts Assistant
Marken / Thames Valley
Brentford
08.2002 - 08.2007
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Key skills in IT
Londford
Feltham01-2010
NVQ Level 2 - NVQ in preparing Ledger Balances
Longford
Feltham01-2010
NVQ Level 1 - Book keeping and Account
Sage
01-2009
NVQ Level 2 - Computerised Accounts
Sage
Feltham01-2009
Longford Community School
Feltham01-2002
PC Skills: Microsoft Office Packages
Skills
- Invoice processing
- Accounts reconciliation
- Compliance auditing
- Financial reporting
- Automated systems implementation
- Payment processing
- Data analysis
- Supplier relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Deadline management
- Communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Invoice discrepancy resolution
- Payment scheduling
- Month-end reporting
- Time-management
- Team Leadership
- Purchase order processing
- Data Entry
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Lindt and Sprungli
11.2018 - Current
Cashier
Volga Dnepr
05.2018 - 11.2018
Creative payments Team Leader
Finance Plus
05.2017 - 05.2018
Accounts payable spec
Belron
02.2017 - 07.2017
Accounts payable Team Leader
Perform Media Services
10.2011 - 12.2016
Accounts payable
Ebay
08.2007 - 07.2008
Accounts Assistant
Marken / Thames Valley
08.2002 - 08.2007
NVQ Level 2 - Key skills in IT
Londford
NVQ Level 2 - NVQ in preparing Ledger Balances
Longford
NVQ Level 1 - Book keeping and Account
Sage
NVQ Level 2 - Computerised Accounts
Sage
Longford Community School
PC Skills: Microsoft Office Packages