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nicola Bishop

nicola Bishop

Leeds

Summary

Proactive and detail-orientated individual with excellent time management and communication skills. Friendly, motivated and hardworking team player. Comfortable in fast-paced environments and willing to take on challenging work.

Knowledgeable accounts Assistant with 15 years experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Account manager

Farnley Roofing Ltd
Leeds, Yorkshire
02.2020 - Current
  • Managed client accounts to ensure timely payments.
  • Managed petty cash transactions, safeguarded company resources.
  • Assisted in monthly closings, ensured timely completion of tasks.
  • Assisted senior accountant for audit preparation.
  • Assisted in budget preparation, helped control expenditure.
  • Provided administrative support to the finance team for seamless operations.
  • Monitored account activity, detected discrepancies promptly.
  • Processed staff expenses claims, ensured fair reimbursement practices.
  • Conducted bank reconciliations regularly to maintain accurate records.
  • Enhanced financial efficiency by streamlining invoice processing.
  • Liaised with clients regarding overdue payments, facilitated swift resolution of issues.
  • Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
  • Completed daily and monthly bank reconciliations and noted any discrepancies.
  • Verified invoices against purchase orders to support smooth execution of month-end processes.

Accounts assistant

The Leeds Welding Company
Leeds, Yorkshire
02.2008 - 02.2020
  • Managed client accounts to ensure timely payments.
  • Assisted in monthly closings, ensured timely completion of tasks.
  • Provided administrative support to the finance team for seamless operations.
  • Monitored account activity, detected discrepancies promptly.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports for improved decision making.
  • Helped with preparation of management accounts and end-month duties.
  • Liaised with clients regarding overdue payments, facilitated swift resolution of issues.
  • Assisted senior accountant for audit preparation.
  • Invoice processing.
  • Conducted bank reconciliations regularly to maintain accurate records.
  • Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
  • Prepared Excel spreadsheets to track banking transactions and financial performance.
  • Completed daily and monthly bank reconciliations and noted any discrepancies.
  • Verified invoices against purchase orders to support smooth execution of month-end processes.
  • Uploaded invoices using Sage after verifying data..
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Prioritised administrative tasks based on tight deadlines.
  • Generated account statements outlining payments and balances.

Education

The Farnley Academy
Leeds

Skills

  • Supplier auditing
  • Accounts payable, receivable, general ledger
  • Invoice generation
  • Invoice processing
  • Customer Service
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Purchase order management

Timeline

Account manager

Farnley Roofing Ltd
02.2020 - Current

Accounts assistant

The Leeds Welding Company
02.2008 - 02.2020

The Farnley Academy
nicola Bishop