Leah Mills

• Lead end-to-end preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strategic value through detailed analysis, forecasting and commentary for senior directors.
• Manage the Accounts Payable (AP) function, ensuring timely processing, compliance with financial controls, and strong vendor relationships.
• Key point of contact for the Accounts Receivable (AR) function - debtor analysis, legal escalation of bad debts, and process improvements for collection efficiency and reducing credit exposure.
• Manage cash flow and bank transactions on a daily basis to provide an accurate position to senior directors.
• Played a key role in system upgrades and new product implementation.
• Working with external auditors to manage audit timelines, ensuring timely delivery of documentation and resolution of any queries.
• Dealing with stock accounts, reconciliations and pricing calculations.

In this role, I took full responsibility for the financial operations of a group company which included:

• Delivering accurate and timely monthly management accounts with detailed analysis, commentary, and forecasting.
• Managing end-to-end AR and AP processes.
• Daily bank postings and cash flow management.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns on time to HMRC.
• Working closely with the operational team to support decision-making and improvements.
• Reconciling all stock and providing accurate levels to directors.
• Handled vehicle contracts and lease agreements.

• Posted and reconciled all bank account transactions.
• Collaborated closely with the Finance Manager and Finance Director to produce monthly management accounts.
• Assessed and approved new credit applications.
• Led invoice reconciliation processes.
• Managed weekly pricing reviews, setting competitive rates for new customers.
• Handled Accounts Payable functions, including invoice entry, payment processing, and supplier communications.

• Managed outbound post and product dispatch.
• Handled customer retention efforts via phone and email, building rapport and resolving issues.
• Addressed challenging calls related to returned direct debits and credit risk.
• Produced performance reports to analyse trends.
• Weekly pricing calculations and invoice runs.
• Inputted stock deliveries and calculated the FIFO.

I worked here for 8 months back in 2020 to complete the final stage of an apprenticeship after my employment was terminated with Flourish Recruitment due to Coronavirus.

My role here involved:

• Providing support to patients both in person and over the phone.
• Scheduled appointments, processed prescription orders, and managed patient referrals with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Handled administrative tasks including paperwork, record updates, and email correspondence with other NHS departments.
• Maintained a calm and professional approach in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

My first step on the career ladder was working as a junior recruitment consultant at Flourish Recruitment.

This job involved:

• Reviewed CVs and matched candidates to suitable roles, demonstrating strong attention to detail and understanding of job requirements.
• Maintained continuity for temporary agency workers by proactively securing follow-on assignments, showcasing excellent organisational skills.
• Built strong relationships with external clients by listening to their staffing needs and delivering candidate recommendations.
• Created and posted engaging job adverts across Facebook, Instagram, and company website, contributing to increased candidate applications and brand visibility.