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Maurizete Newman

Crawley,WSX

Summary

A committed and experienced professional seeking for an opportunity as a Financial Accountant within this renowned Company confident to play a key role in shaping this Company’s financial future. I am a dedicated, honest, organized and methodical individual with good interpersonal skills, reliable and proactive, often seeking new responsibilities within a wide range of employment areas. I have an active and dynamic approach to work and getting things done, identifying and developing opportunities being able to support strategic decision-making and ensuring financial strength across the business. Previous experience in fast-paced Office Administration and Financial Services, easy learner, extremely disciplined, punctual, responsible and team worker. Flexible and open to learn new things, resilient and confident. People person working 10+ years with Customer Service. Certified Bookkeeper, Member of The Association of Accounting Technicians.

Overview

1825
1825
years of professional experience

Work History

Relationship Manager

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
03.202 - Current
  • Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.
  • Communicated regularly with clients to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products.
  • Maintained knowledge on banking products and distribution to provide optimal service support.
  • Discussed financial options with clients and provided informed suggestions.
  • Developed and maintained strong knowledge of multiple products and varying levels of benefits within each product.
  • Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth.
  • Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.

Banking Consultant

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
04.2023 - 04.2024

Acquired collateral documents to be utilized as security on loans in accordance with banking policies.

  • Extended and sustained relationships with customers to maintain and grow business.
  • Coordinated with various divisions and departments in servicing of routine banking transactions.
  • Worked with customers to procure updated financial information on continuous basis.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
  • Opened, closed, and updated accounts for customers.
  • Monitored account activity and identified suspicious transactions, taking appropriate action to prevent fraud.
  • Developed and maintained strong customer relationships, providing exceptional service and advice.
  • Educated customers on features and benefits of banking products and services.
  • Met with members to understand goals and recommend solutions to fit specific needs.
  • Discussed financial options with clients and provided informed suggestions.

Customer Service Advisor

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
  • Promoted strong customer satisfaction by diagnosing and troubleshooting product issues without need for escalated support.
  • Addressed complex issues by scheduling repair appointments.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Enhanced productivity levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.

Accounts Assistant

KBM
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Institute of Financial Accountants Level 3 – Accounts Assistant
  • Computerised accounting systems – Sage, Xero, QuickBooks
  • Record keeping
  • Processing Payments
  • Reconciling company accounts
  • Chasing outstanding payments
  • Preparing statutory accounts
  • Controlling credit and chase debt
  • Updating documentation
  • Validating supplier forecasts
  • Managing actuals and balance sheet data
  • Supporting forecasting
  • Ensuring compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
  • Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

Night Manager/ Auditor

HOLIDAY INN LONDON-GATWICK WORTH
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Combination of Guests Services with Financial Reconciliation
  • Perform the night audit by balancing all financial transactions from the day shift
  • Reconcile front desk accounts
  • Generate financial reports for management
  • Process and verify payments, prepare guest invoices, balance cash drawers
  • Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
  • Trained and mentored new and existing staff to achieve best practices.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

Receptionist

HOLIDAY INN LONDON-GATWICK WORTH
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
  • Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
  • Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
  • Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
  • Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.

Education

Diploma in Professional Accounting -

AAT – THE ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS
01.2024

Advanced Diploma in Accounting - undefined

AAT – THE ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS
11.2023

Foundation Certification in Accounting - undefined

AAT – THE ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS
04.2021

SAC Dip - Essential Bookkeeping

STONEBRIDGE ASSOCIATED COLLEGE
11.2020

Skills

  • Teamwork and Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem solving, detail oriented, deadline oriented
  • Self-Management: perseverance, motivation, ability to work under pressure
  • Confidence, resilience
  • Customer Service, Can-do attitude
  • Digital and Computer skills: Outlook, Office (Excel for accountants, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • People based skills
  • Thinking and analytical skills
  • Accounting Software: Sage 50 Accounts, Xero
  • Fluent in Portuguese Language
  • Banking
  • Critical thinking
  • Client engagement
  • Data analytics
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Financial services
  • Risk management
  • Product knowledge
  • Customer service

References

  • Rakesh, Chauda, FOH Manager, 07725809774, Holiday Inn London-Gatwick Worth Hotel
  • HR, careers@lloydsbanking.com, 0345 607 22 22, LBG

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Banking Consultant

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
04.2023 - 04.2024

Customer Service Advisor

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
05.2022 - 04.2023

Accounts Assistant

KBM
02.2022 - 08.2022

Night Manager/ Auditor

HOLIDAY INN LONDON-GATWICK WORTH
01.2020 - 01.2021

Receptionist

HOLIDAY INN LONDON-GATWICK WORTH
01.2017 - 01.2020

Advanced Diploma in Accounting - undefined

AAT – THE ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS

Foundation Certification in Accounting - undefined

AAT – THE ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS

SAC Dip - Essential Bookkeeping

STONEBRIDGE ASSOCIATED COLLEGE

Diploma in Professional Accounting -

AAT – THE ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS

Relationship Manager

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
03.202 - Current
Maurizete Newman