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Naomi Paraskeva

Welwyn Garden City,Hertfordshire

Summary

Dedicated and detail-focused Accounts Assistant with extensive experience supporting finance operations in fast-paced commercial and public sector environments. A qualified bookkeeper with AAT Level 3 (Merit) and currently studying AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting. Adept at managing reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting month-end and year-end close. Brings strong technical skills, a proactive approach to continuous improvement, and a growing portfolio of freelance and voluntary finance work.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Finance Assistant/Back Office Cashiering

Pizza Hut UK - DC London Pie Ltd
London
08.2022 - Current
  • Facilitate month-end closing procedures to maintain up-to-date financial records.
  • Finance lead for system integration projects.
  • Review of issues on new systems & worked to resolve saving over £50k in payment errors.
  • Perform daily & monthly bank reconciliations across multiple entities.
  • Review and reconciliation of balance sheets.
  • Implement new reconciliation processes improving team efficiency by 15%-20%
  • Reporting and analysis of data using MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) & Power BI.
  • Support internal & external audit by preparing schedules & addressing queries.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information as part of ethical work conduct.
  • Strengthened internal control procedures with meticulous record-keeping practices.

Bookkeeper (Freelance)

Busy Kiddies Ltd
Edmonton, London
03.2024 - Current
  • Perform full-cycle bookkeeping duties including transaction entry & bank reconciliations.
  • Maintain accurate financial records & prepare reports for review by management.
  • Ensure compliance with financial deadlines & support year-end preparations.

Treasurer (Volunteer)

Howe Dell PSA
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
09.2024 - Current
  • Manage charity finances, including banking, expense tracking, & reporting.
  • Prepare financial statements for mettings & oversee annual accounts submission.
  • Liaise with suppliers, donors, and school leadership on budget & financial planning.

Finance Operations Assistant

PayPoint PLC
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Reconciled client & agent transactions, ensuring agreement across platforms.
  • Processed client payment & maintained up-to-date ledger records.
  • Generated internal reports to support month-end processes.
  • Created & documented reconciliation procedures to improve departmental efficiency.
  • Use of Microsoft Dynamics NAV & Excel to analyse financial data.
  • Took on supervisory duties in absence of senior staff.
  • Provided support across wider operational finance functions.

Finance Assistant

London Borough of Enfield
Enfield, London
07.2010 - 12.2015
  • Managed daily incoming payments & reconciliations within the Cashiers department.
  • Posted bank income transactions to relevant accounts using SAP & Capita.
  • Provided customer service & resolved payment queries.
  • Supported transition to new financial systems & developed training documentation.
  • High volume transaction processing.

Education

Level 4 - Diploma in Professional Accounting -

AAT

Level 3 - Diploma in Accounting -

AAT

Level 2 - Foundation Certificate in Accounting -

AAT

NVQ Level 3 -

Business Administratio

Skills

  • Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations
  • Journals & Month-End Close Support
  • Double Entry Bookkeeping
  • Financial Reporting & Audit Support
  • Strong Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Formulas)
  • Financial Systems: JD Edwards, Dynamics NAV, SAP, Capita, Civica
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Excellent Communication

Technical Proficiency

  • Accounting Systems: Xero, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, SAP, Capita, Civica.
  • Tools: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Power BI.
  • Payment Platforms: Trust/Omnipay, Worldpay, Cashflows, MyMicros, DOJO.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Treasurer (Volunteer)

Howe Dell PSA
09.2024 - Current

Bookkeeper (Freelance)

Busy Kiddies Ltd
03.2024 - Current

Finance Assistant/Back Office Cashiering

Pizza Hut UK - DC London Pie Ltd
08.2022 - Current

Finance Operations Assistant

PayPoint PLC
08.2021 - 07.2022

Finance Assistant

London Borough of Enfield
07.2010 - 12.2015

Level 4 - Diploma in Professional Accounting -

AAT

Level 3 - Diploma in Accounting -

AAT

Level 2 - Foundation Certificate in Accounting -

AAT

NVQ Level 3 -

Business Administratio

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