Libby Williams
Tamworth,Staffordshire
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in data entry accuracy, bookkeeping software, and administrative efficiency. Demonstrates ethical conduct in finance and excels in customer service, invoice processing, and payroll management. Proficient in QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage 50 Desktop/Business Cloud, with a strong background in accounts reconciliation and VAT return processing. Adept at double-entry bookkeeping and utilising Microsoft Excel for financial analysis. Strong communication skills and effective time management contribute to exceptional business awareness. Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity in all financial operations while aiming to further enhance career within the finance sector.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Accounts Apprentice
Philip Barnes & Co
Tamworth, Staffordshire
06.2024 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.
- Prepared monthly financial reports and reconciled discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
- Reviewed and processed payroll to ensure employees were compensated accurately and on time.
- VAT preparation, submission and query resolution for a wide range of clients.
- Assisting and shadowing employees when preparing and submitting year end accounts.
- Processing payroll, and inputting variable payroll data, for both directors own and employee payroll.
- Reconciled bank statements and financial discrepancies to uphold financial integrity.
- Utilised accounting software to streamline bookkeeping tasks and enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on bookkeeping procedures and software usage to promote knowledge sharing.
- Ensured proper bookkeeping by maintaining clean ledgers for all transactions.
Accounts Apprentice
Your Tax Limited
Tamworth, Staffordshire
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported senior accountants in identifying discrepancies and resolving issues in financial data.
- Executed daily bookkeeping tasks including data entry and reconciliation of accounts.
- Utilised accounting software to manage transactions and generate reports for review.
- Maintained clean and safe working environment, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to changing work requirements, maintaining high-performance standards under pressure.
- Fulfilled administrative tasks reliably, supporting smooth office operations.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail whilst carrying out complex assignments.
Education
Accountancy & Bookkeeping
South Staffordshire College
Lichfield 09.2022 - 07.2023
Accountancy & Bookkeeping
South Staffordshire College
Lichfield, Staffordshire 09.2023 - 02.2025
Accountancy & Bookkeeping
South Staffordshire College
Lichfield 09.2025 -
Skills
- Data entry accuracy
- Bookkeeping software
- Administrative efficiency
- Ethical conduct in finance
- Customer Service
- Invoice processing
- Quickbooks, Xero and Sage 50 Desktop/Business Cloud
- Payroll management
- Business awareness
- Accounts reconciliation
- VAT return processing
- Strong communication skills
- Effective time management
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Accountancy & Bookkeeping
South Staffordshire College
09.2025 -
Accounts Apprentice
Philip Barnes & Co
06.2024 - Current
Accountancy & Bookkeeping
South Staffordshire College
09.2023 - 02.2025
Accounts Apprentice
Your Tax Limited
03.2023 - 05.2024
Accountancy & Bookkeeping
South Staffordshire College
09.2022 - 07.2023