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Megan Durose

Daventry,Northamptonshire

Summary

A self-motivated, polite and keen to learn individual. Currently a finance assistant for a private company overseeing Seven hotels, with an enthusiastic dedicated and organised work motive, with recognised skills within a busy hospitality business. Having experience with customer service, administration, general enquiries and dealing with clients and complaints. i enjoy being apart of teams, but also very confident to work off my own initiative, using communication and resolution skills. i work well under pressure and always thrive to do my best to get tasks done. Besides having six years of being in office based work, I have had a very active lifestyle within the equestrian industry which I have worked seven plus years in. Analytical and organized individual with keen desire to learn from and assist accounting/finance team, Seeks to join organization offering opportunities for professional development. Friendly and approachable individual committed to improving and streamlining financial processes within organisations. Committed to keeping accurate financial records by monitoring accounts payable and receivable statuses, willing to work hard while implementing general ledger entries and maintaining data confidentiality. Proficient in and well-rounded in maintaining accounting documentation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Finance Assistant

Interesting Hotels
Hellidon, Northamptonshire
01.2021 - Current
  • Assisting in accounts for privately owned hotels.
  • monthly payment runs for suppliers.
  • Prepare & Process daily/weekly invoices
  • Evaluated office processes and suggested efficiency improvements that reduced expenditures.
  • Interacted and built collaborative relationships with marketing, sales and operations team to benefit smooth operating across the businesses.
  • Observed strict confidentiality policies to maintain data integrity.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Answer internal and external calls regarding accounts and made necessary adjustments and payments.
  • Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers.
  • Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
  • Assisted in preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end tax returns.
  • Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
  • Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.
  • assisted with various reports relating to budgets, expenses and payroll for review.
  • Prepared bank deposits, checking and correcting any errors.
  • Controlled credit and confirmed debtors paid dues on time.
  • Entered transactions into internal databases.
  • Coordinated completion of client requests following directions from partners and managers.
  • Interacted and built collaborative relationships with marketing, sales and operations staff.
  • SAGE200,EXCEL,RESLYNX,WORD

Receptionist

hellidon lakes hotel
Hellidon, Northamptonshire
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Managed bookings using Booker software to schedule, cancel and re-arrange appointments.
  • Answered telephone calls per day, compiling detailed notes and promptly forwarding as required.
  • Delivered front of house duties with warm and professional manner.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive impression of the company.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
  • Reduced waiting times through effective time and resource management.
  • Answered and helped resolve enquiries from clients, vendors and general public.
  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Monitored office supplies inventory, promptly reordering low stock items to prevent workflow disruptions.
  • Used clinic software system to generate invoices and process client payments.

Leisure and spa assistant

Hellidon Lakes
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Interacted with gym members to develop friendly rapport.
  • Processed cash, card and online payments securely.
  • Delivered exceptional, efficient customer service to promote word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Completed reception duties to manage incoming correspondence.
  • Optimised member onboarding by providing warm, personalised welcome.
  • Answered member queries, addressed concerns and collected feedback.
  • Provided information on gym products and services.
  • Maintained gym environment in line with health and safety standards.

Head Girl

Dallas Burston Polo club
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Exercising horses -dealing with clients -polo match preparation -dealing/booking vets, farriers and physios -running of yard and maintaining horses -sole charge of yard and general yard duties -clipping -feed stock orders

Rachel Jesset
01.2016 - 01.2017

Head

Girl, Rugby Polo Club
01.2014 - 01.2016

Groom

Tim Stockdale
Olympia
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Arena party- Hickstead, Horse of the year show, Skills-
  • Strategic planning
  • Well organised
  • Very punctual
  • Problem resolver
  • Good communication skills
  • Team player
  • Self-motivated
  • Easy going
  • Self-efficient
  • Good under pressure

Education

diploma - horse care

2014

Level 3 diploma - horse management DDD

South Bromsgrove high school

Skills


  • Sage 200,
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Reslynx, CRM System
  • Bank/Account reconciliations
  • Invoicing and billing
  • Multi-line telephone skills
  • Customer and client relations
  • Organisation and efficiency
  • Financial record keeping

Timeline

Finance Assistant

Interesting Hotels
01.2021 - Current

Receptionist

hellidon lakes hotel
01.2019 - 01.2021

Leisure and spa assistant

Hellidon Lakes
01.2018 - 01.2019

Head Girl

Dallas Burston Polo club
01.2016 - 01.2018

Rachel Jesset
01.2016 - 01.2017

Head

Girl, Rugby Polo Club
01.2014 - 01.2016

Groom

Tim Stockdale
01.2014 - 01.2015

diploma - horse care

Level 3 diploma - horse management DDD

South Bromsgrove high school
Megan Durose