Luke Batson
Scholes,Rotherham
Summary
Dependable and well-versed accounts assistant with 5+ years of working in multiple areas of finance including purchase ledger, sales ledger and management accounts. Demonstrates proficiency in excel and using financial software to provide accurate reporting of financial information. Adept at improving inefficiencies to facilitating teams to achieve their maximum potential. Excellent communicator skilled at building relationships across all levels. Known for integrity, professionalism, and the ability to prioritise and manage my time and work effectively to make a positive impact on business operations. Seeking a challenging, growth-orientated position where I can utilise and enhance my skills and knowledge.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Management Accounts Assistant
Hargreaves Industrial Services
2022.10 - 2025.02
- Using Sage X3 accounts software and Power BI (also for finance assistant job)
- Management accounts production allocated contracts
- Business Partnering with Site Managers
- Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Posting centrally controlled costs (credit cards, Hotels, Fuel etc + journal entries)
- Raising Sales Invoices & Credits
- Reviewing and reporting accrued income weekly
- Credit control weekly & reporting
- Posting payments and receipts and reconciling bank
- Project work – contract audits, site manager requests, month end reviews etc
Finance Assistant
Hargreaves Industrial Services
2019.11 - 2022.10
- Purchase ledger processing
- Processing payment runs
- Processing company expenses and training on Hex app
- Communicating with Suppliers and members of the team
- Reporting on Debtors weekly/ monthly & reconciling debtors accounts
- Training admins on accounts software
- Ad-hoc administrative duties (Scanning/Document control/ phonelines/ multiple email accounts)
Multi-Skilled Team Member
Ibis Hotel Bramley
2018.08 - 2019.11
- Administration of guests’ bookings and check-ins
- Inputting of customer data onto the computer system
- Processing payments, orders and invoices
- Communicating with guests, members of the team and suppliers
- Dealing with guest queries and complaints quickly
- Cashing up, checking card payments and banking
- Booking detail checks
- Dealing with payment disputes
Photographic Assistant
Batsonelli Photography
2017.01 - 2019.11
- Assisting photographer in photo-shoots & weddings
- Setting up and operating photographic equipment and lighting
- Communicating with people over the phone and in person
- Managing bookings, website and marketing material
- Working collaboratively with clients and photographers
- Risk-Assessing areas for photo-shoots
- Placing orders and costings
- Bank reconciliation and managing costs and revenue
- Managing overhead costs and business expenses
Domiciliary Care Worker
TLC Homecare
2017.01 - 2018.05
- Communicating effectively with service users, colleagues and management
- Providing everyday care to service in their own homes
- Focusing on personal hygiene, mental stimulation and general well-being
- Managing clients’ care logs and medical requirements
- Working with people with a range a disabilities
Supply Teacher
Hays Education & ITN Mark Education
2014.09 - 2017.01
- Assessing pupils of all ages
- Planning for a wide range of pupils from Year 1 to Year 11
- Organisation and management of children and adults
- Working collaboratively as part of many different teams of people
- Working in different learning environments
- Risk assessing on location
- Creating a safe environment for children to learn
KS2 Teacher
Broom Valley Community School
2013.10 - 2014.09
- Marking and Assessment of all types – Formative, Summative, Diagnostic, Peer assessment and self-assessments
- Planning for a wide range of subjects and situations
- Differentiating learning for all pupils to achieve
- Organisation and management of children and adults
- Setting up a safe and secure classroom environment
- Working with pupils and adults with EAL
- Committed to continued education and training
- Target Setting
Sales Assistant (various departments)
ASDA Handsworth
2008.08 - 2013.10
- Quickly respond to customer complaints, requests and comments
- Driving operational, visual and customer service standards in store
- Using different computer systems to send invoices, take payments and make orders
- Comprehensive knowledge of all relevant health and safety at work
- Effectively maintaining stock levels and ensuring the quality of supplies
- Working on a wide range of departments: Developing Photos, Music DVD & Games department, George clothing, Shop floor
- Handling cash and till trained
Education
AAT - Diploma in Accounting - Level 3
2020.01 - 2025.02
AAT - Foundation Certificate in Accounting - Level 2
BA (Hons) - Primary & Secondary Education: Mathematics Route with QTS
Liverpool John Moores University
2010.01 - 2013.01
A Levels - ICT (C), Geography (C), Mathematics (E), General Studies (B), Graphic Design (D)
Thomas Rotherham College
2008.01 - 2010.01
GCSEs - Mathematics (A), Statistics (C), English Language (C), English Literature (B), Chemistry (C), Biology (C), Physics (C), ICT (A), Graphic Design (A), Geography (B), Art (C), R.E. (C), Citizenship (C), DIDA (C), AS Product Design (D)
Winterhill Comprehensive School
2003.01 - 2008.01
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Support
- Strong Communicator
- Management Accounts principals & practices
- Month end preparation
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Attention to detail
- Sage50
- SageX3
- Variance Analysis
- Account Reconciliations
- Microsoft Excel
Hobbies / Interests
I enjoy watching ice hockey as it is a sport I used to play when I was younger. One day I hope to make it to a NHL game in the USA. I have recently returned to the gym to keep myself fit as well as going rock climbing regularly. I enjoy going to comedy shows and music concerts/gigs.
Timeline
Management Accounts Assistant
Hargreaves Industrial Services
2022.10 - 2025.02
AAT - Diploma in Accounting - Level 3
2020.01 - 2025.02
Finance Assistant
Hargreaves Industrial Services
2019.11 - 2022.10
Multi-Skilled Team Member
Ibis Hotel Bramley
2018.08 - 2019.11
Photographic Assistant
Batsonelli Photography
2017.01 - 2019.11
Domiciliary Care Worker
TLC Homecare
2017.01 - 2018.05
Supply Teacher
Hays Education & ITN Mark Education
2014.09 - 2017.01
KS2 Teacher
Broom Valley Community School
2013.10 - 2014.09
BA (Hons) - Primary & Secondary Education: Mathematics Route with QTS
Liverpool John Moores University
2010.01 - 2013.01
Sales Assistant (various departments)
ASDA Handsworth
2008.08 - 2013.10
A Levels - ICT (C), Geography (C), Mathematics (E), General Studies (B), Graphic Design (D)
Thomas Rotherham College
2008.01 - 2010.01
GCSEs - Mathematics (A), Statistics (C), English Language (C), English Literature (B), Chemistry (C), Biology (C), Physics (C), ICT (A), Graphic Design (A), Geography (B), Art (C), R.E. (C), Citizenship (C), DIDA (C), AS Product Design (D)
Winterhill Comprehensive School
2003.01 - 2008.01