OLIVIA O'TOOLE
Huddersfield
Summary
Seasoned accounting professional skilled in accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and multi-currency transactions. Expertise in Sage 50 and MS Office Suite, with a focus on VAT and CIS compliance. Strong attention to detail and time management, excelling in supplier statement reconciliation and bank reconciliation. Supports budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting with a solid grasp of billing systems and risk assessment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6050
6050
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accounts Assistant
L J Heffernan Utilities Ltd
Brighouse
2025.07 - 2026.01
- Processed supplier invoices, credit notes, and purchase orders with precise nominal coding.
- Managed weekly and monthly payroll for all staff using Sage 50 Payroll.
- Reconciled supplier statements, investigated discrepancies, and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Posted payments, receipts, and journals in Sage, including multi-currency transactions.
- Uploaded invoices to AI Document Capture and assisted with month-end reporting.
- Supported preparation of VAT and CIS returns.
- Liaised with suppliers and internal teams to ensure prompt payments and enhance financial control.
- Provided administrative support to the finance team for seamless operations.
- Coordinated with various departments regarding invoicing matters, resolved queries efficiently.
- Improved accuracy of financial data by conducting thorough checks and balances.
- Decreased errors in payroll processing with meticulous review of data.
- Enhanced financial efficiency by streamlining invoice processing.
- Conducted bank reconciliations regularly to maintain accurate records.
- Liaised with clients regarding overdue payments, facilitated swift resolution of issues.
Career Break
Full Time Mum
Huddersfield, Kirklees
2022.01 - 2025.07
- Managed household finances and budgeting while dedicating time to full-time parenting.
- Pursued professional development through continuous study of financial management.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
Finance Assistant
Major Recruitment Ltd
Huddersfield
2021.08 - 2021.12
- Managed accounts payable for over 40 nationwide branches, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Processed BACS payments, direct debits, standing orders, and inter-company transactions efficiently.
- Assisted Financial Controller with audits and management accounts to enhance financial reporting.
- Developed systems to monitor payment deadlines, improving operational efficiency.
- Supported supplier onboarding and expense management through Sage 50.
- Managed petty cash transactions for controlled spending on office supplies.
- Calculated client invoices with an efficient use of accounting software.
- Ensured timely payment to suppliers by processing invoices promptly.
- Completed monthly bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Assisted with the preparation of annual budgets to facilitate strategic planning.
- Organised financial documents for easy access and retrieval during audits.
- Prepared weekly sales reports, providing a clear view of business performance.
- Supported the Finance Manager in preparing year-end accounts, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Accounts Assistant
Haigh Hudson Ltd
Huddersfield
2020.02 - 2021.08
- Executed daily bank reconciliations and bookkeeping using Sage 50 and QuickBooks.
- Processed VAT returns, payroll updates, and finalised accounts in IRIS software.
- Facilitated client furlough claims and HMRC submissions during COVID-19.
- Maintained detailed Excel working papers and ledgers to enhance reporting efficiency.
- Led tax compliance initiatives to ensure regulatory alignment.
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Completed detailed profit and loss analysis; identified improvement areas.
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
Shop Manager
Kirkwood Hospice
Huddersfield
2018.08 - 2020.01
- Progressed from Assistant to Manager within one year, leading a team of staff and volunteers.
- Produced weekly sales and staffing reports, cashing up, and ensuring store security.
- Focused on reducing costs and maximising shop contributions to charity goals.
Education
BA (Hons) - Accountancy
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, KirkleesLevel 3 Extended Diploma - Business Studies
Huddersfield New College
Huddersfield, Kirklees12 GCSEs - English, Maths, Science
Newsome High School
Huddersfield, KirkleesSkills
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Payroll administration
- Sage 50 and MS Office Suite
- Multi-currency processing
- VAT and CIS compliance
- Supplier statement reconciliation
- Cashbook posting and bank reconciliation
- Budgeting and forecasting support
- Management accounting assistance
- Attention to detail and time management
- High organisational aptitude
- Knowledge of accounting software
- Risk assessment capability
- Billing system understanding
Professional Development
- Certificate in Sage
- Planning to begin CIMA Qualification, 2025-01-01
Interests
- Travelling across Europe to explore history and culture
- Solving logic puzzles such as Sudoku and crosswords to challenge and expand analytical thinking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
L J Heffernan Utilities Ltd
2025.07 - 2026.01
Career Break
Full Time Mum
2022.01 - 2025.07
Finance Assistant
Major Recruitment Ltd
2021.08 - 2021.12
Accounts Assistant
Haigh Hudson Ltd
2020.02 - 2021.08
Shop Manager
Kirkwood Hospice
2018.08 - 2020.01
BA (Hons) - Accountancy
University of Huddersfield
Level 3 Extended Diploma - Business Studies
Huddersfield New College
12 GCSEs - English, Maths, Science
Newsome High School