Olivia Magraw
Stroud
Summary
Experienced and driven assistant management account, AAT qualified and experience in other finance sectors. Strong attention to detail and adapt at delivering high quality work within tight deadlines. Seeking a challenging role in a dynamic organisation to utilise my skills and contribute to its success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Retained FireFighter
Gloucestershire County Council
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained optimal readiness for emergency situations by regularly participating in drills and training exercises.
- Balanced on-call duties while meeting professional/personal commitments
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies
Assistant management accountant
WCS Group
06.2023 - Current
- Intercompany P&L reconciliation, analysis and submission to group
- Setting up adhoc company payments such as payroll and VAT, as well as consolidating/ checking payments before sending for approval
- Preparation and submission of commissions to payroll
- Reviewing, analysis and approving expenses and credit card spends on SAP Concur and uploading journals to Sage 200
- Credit card spend is consolidated and analysed to access spend patterns and inform management for decision-making
- Bank payment posting and month end reconciliation
- Reconciled all company accounts, including balance sheets, credit cards and expenses.
- Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
- Ensured on-time preparation and submission of VAT returns.
- Cashflow preparation
- Payroll preparation, review and posting.
Purchase ledger clerk
WCS Group
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Throughout my time as a Purchase Ledger Clerk at WCS I was involved in numerous entity centralization, this included learning the old processes, implementing them and then analysing their efficiency/ flexibility to be able to reflect our processes.
- Reconciled supplier accounts, investigating and resolving unknown or missing transactions via email, post and phone to minimise discrepancies.
- Updated records in Sage to keep account totals correct and current.
- Verified invoices against purchase orders to support smooth execution of month-end processes.
- Resolved invoices queries and raised credit notes by communicating clearly and professionally.
- Allocated bills and accounts in line with department strategy.
- Matched and coded invoices monthly across a wide range on entities.
- Trained and oversaw new starters
Purchase Ledger Clerk
OAsys – Open Administration Systems
08.2018 - 03.2021
- I had the responsibility of bookkeeping for three clients in which i had to make sure i was organised and correctly prioritising certain tasks as well as adopting different client requirements and procedures.
- Effective communication with clients and suppliers via e-mail & telephone,
- Made biweekly or monthly payments
- Assisted with the year-end audit
- Matched and coded invoices monthly, demonstrating extreme attention to detail. Using systems such as receipt bank and procure wizard.
- Reconciled supplier accounts, investigating and resolving unknown or missing transactions via email, post and phone to minimize discrepancies.
- Organised physical documentation of financial records in required formats and according to proper bookkeeping principles.
Counter assistant
Sainsbury’s
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Trained within food administration (fishmonger, butcher, hot food, pizza making), Customer service experience, proving high quality products to suit requirements, Constant team work for efficient results and comfortable environment, Provide a hygienic environment by using appropriate cleaning products when needed.
Cleaner
Archway School
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities, Clean, stock and supply designated facility areas, Cooperate with other employees, Follow all health and safety regulations, Work efficiently to complete any cleaning task within the restricted time limit.
Waitress
Café max
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Provide excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction, Prepare tables using appropriate cleaning products and maintain a tidy dining area, Inspect dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems, Make hot beverages, milkshakes and desserts, Manage orders and bill payments on an electronic till, Meet with other employees and review service and further training.
Hairdresser assistant
Summerbees
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Providing refreshments and other customer requirements, Organising products and monitoring availability, Maintain a clean environment, Trained to wash customers hair creating relationships with loyal customers.
Accountant Assistant
Five Valleys Accountants
2015 - 2016
- Throughout my educational holidays I worked part-time within this job role. However, I was still able to obtain essential skills and experience such as: Customer service face to face and on the telephone, Preparation of accounts and financial statements (Statement of comprehensive income/ Financial position), Organising files.
Education
AAT Level 4 -
SGS College
AS/A-Level - undefined
Archway School
GCSE -
Archway School
Skills
- Business awareness and enterprise skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Time management
- Financial report experience
- AAT qualified
- Effective communication skills
- Using initiative
- Good listener
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Retained FireFighter
Gloucestershire County Council
01.2025 - Current
Assistant management accountant
WCS Group
06.2023 - Current
Purchase ledger clerk
WCS Group
03.2021 - 06.2023
Purchase Ledger Clerk
OAsys – Open Administration Systems
08.2018 - 03.2021
Counter assistant
Sainsbury’s
11.2017 - 08.2018
Cleaner
Archway School
09.2016 - 12.2017
Waitress
Café max
06.2016 - 09.2016
Hairdresser assistant
Summerbees
01.2016 - 06.2016
AS/A-Level - undefined
Archway School
GCSE -
Archway School
Accountant Assistant
Five Valleys Accountants
2015 - 2016
AAT Level 4 -
SGS College
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