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Manjula Jones

BEDFORD,Bedfordshire

Summary

Accomplished accounting professional with extensive expertise in budgeting, Sage software, and project accounting. Demonstrates strong ethical standards and financial consciousness, ensuring accurate double-entry bookkeeping and effective debt recovery strategies. Proficient in VAT calculation techniques and bank reconciliation, with a keen business acumen and data analysis proficiency. Committed to leveraging skills in accounting software to drive financial efficiency and support organisational goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Accounts assistant

United Paper Products Ltd
Bedford
04.2012 - Current

Created and maintained Customer & Supplier accounts using Sage ·Processed and generated delivery notes ·Verified POD before processing invoices ·Ensured timely and accurate posting of invoices in Sales and Purchase Ledgers ·Collaborated with the sales team to develop pricing models for customers ·Secured authorization from the MD for all purchase invoice approvals

·Resolved discrepancies and issues related to sales and purchase invoices ·Managed payment runs to suppliers through the Nominal ledger for approved invoices ·Oversaw petty cash responsibilities, including record maintenance and monthly cash reconciliation ·Assisted with month-end and year-end close processes ·Monitored cash flow and outstanding debts

·Handled banking of cheques and cash received ·Reconciled the credit card account ·Ensured timely dispatch of invoices/statements to customers ·Followed up on missed payments and overdue debts ·Oversaw all aspects of credit control ·Managed timesheets for agency personnel

·Prepared monthly bank reconciliations ·Supported Operations and Administration activities

Accounts assistant

E-Match Recruitment Ltd
Bedford
04.2002 - 11.2011

Prepared and processed invoices, stamping dates and codes for authorisation.
Posted all invoices to Purchase Ledger for accurate record-keeping.
Produced payment listings and arranged transfers via online banking.
Reconciled supplier statements with Purchase Ledger accounts as required.
Resolved supplier queries efficiently to maintain strong relationships.
Maintained purchase order logs to ensure tracking accuracy.
Matched supplier invoices with corresponding purchase orders for validation.
Executed BACS and CHAPS payment runs, including weekly Bank Reconciliation statements.

Regional administrator

CBI
London
01.2001 - 04.2002

Delivered comprehensive administrative support by answering telephones and assisting visitors.

Managed various administrative issues and inquiries efficiently.

  • Operated personal computer to draft and refine correspondence based on verbal instructions.
  • Prepared, transcribed, and distributed agendas and minutes for meetings.
  • Coordinated schedules for meetings, events, and appointments, including travel arrangements.
  • Conducted information collection and analysis for statistical and narrative reports as directed.
  • Monitored and reconciled inter-departmental monthly ledgers and budgets.
  • Served as department bookkeeper, managing budget documents and petty cash disbursements.

Education

B.Com - Business Studies & Finance

MES College of Commerce & Science
Bengaluru
07.1987 - 06.1992

GCSEs -

St Mary's Girls School
Bengaluru, India
06.1975 - 04.1987

Skills

  • Budgeting proficiency
  • Sage software expertise
  • Financial consciousness
  • Strong ethical standards
  • Double-entry bookkeeping
  • Project accounting knowledge
  • Basic tax principles
  • Bank reconciliation skills
  • Business acumen
  • Data analysis proficiency
  • Bookkeeping skills
  • Accounting software knowledge
  • VAT calculation techniques
  • Debt recovery strategies

Timeline

Accounts assistant

United Paper Products Ltd
04.2012 - Current

Accounts assistant

E-Match Recruitment Ltd
04.2002 - 11.2011

Regional administrator

CBI
01.2001 - 04.2002

B.Com - Business Studies & Finance

MES College of Commerce & Science
07.1987 - 06.1992

GCSEs -

St Mary's Girls School
06.1975 - 04.1987
Manjula Jones