Maria Baskerville
Harrogate
Summary
I am a detail-focused Accounts Assistant with strong experience in invoicing, reconciliations, credit control, and financial administration. With AAT Level 2 and hands-on accounting experience, I maintain accurate records, resolve issues quickly, and support smooth daily finance operations. I’m motivated, quick to learn, and committed to progressing within finance, contributing positively to the team and the wider business
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Accounts Assistant
Pullman Instruments UK LTD
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
2022.04 - Current
- Accurately process sales and purchase invoices in a timely manner
- Reconciling bank and credit card statements to ensure financial accuracy
- Match and reconcile supplier statements, resolving any discrepancies
- Maintain and update bank transactions within accounting systems
- Perform credit control duties, including chasing outstanding payments
- Handle customer queries efficiently, providing excellent service and resolution
- Generate a variety of financial reports to support management decision-making
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records through regular reconciliations
- Monitored account activity, detected discrepancies promptly
- Enhanced financial efficiency by streamlining invoice processing
Medical Records Clerical Officer
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Maintained well-organised filing system, improving document accessibility.
- Provided general office support services maintaining high standard of service delivery
- Data Entry
- Finding and collating documents
- Preparing notes for outpatient appointments
- Working as a team to deliver exceptional service
Volunteer
AgeUK
Brighton, East Sussex
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Supported the Telephone Friend Service
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Data Entry in the CRM database
- Equality and Diversity trained
- Safeguarding Adults trained
General Assistant
Hotel UNA
Brighton, East Sussex
2017.12 - 2021.08
- Organised staff rosters fairly distributing work shifts amongst team members.
- Coordinated deliveries with suppliers to maintain stock levels.
- Provided top-quality customer service, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Aided in office administration duties, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Managed reception area duties, facilitating a welcoming environment for visitors and clients.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Education
Foundationg in Accounting
AAT
B124 Fundamentals of Accounting
The Open University
Administration Diploma NCFE (IIQ) Level 2 - Administration
Lewis Secretarial College
BrightonDiploma of Secondary Education with specialised training in Catering
Vocational High School of Tourism “Dr. Vasil Beron”
BulgariaSkills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Sage 50
- ProCal
- ProSales
- Credit Control
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Account reconciliation
- Accounts payable, receivable, general ledger accounting
Languages
- English
- Bulgarian
Affiliations
- Running
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
Pullman Instruments UK LTD
2022.04 - Current
Medical Records Clerical Officer
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
2021.10 - 2022.04
Volunteer
AgeUK
2021.05 - 2021.08
General Assistant
Hotel UNA
2017.12 - 2021.08
Foundationg in Accounting
AAT
B124 Fundamentals of Accounting
The Open University
Administration Diploma NCFE (IIQ) Level 2 - Administration
Lewis Secretarial College
Diploma of Secondary Education with specialised training in Catering
Vocational High School of Tourism “Dr. Vasil Beron”