PATRYCJA LAKOWSKA
Stockport
Summary
I am a punctual, professional, and hard-working individual. Additionally I'm both enthusiastic and energetic in the workforce. I find that I excel when working in stressful busy situations, and perform excellently when working both individually and as part of a team. I am driven and ambitious, and keen to work, learn, and take on new challenges whatever they may be.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Cash & Banking Assistant
PEEL L&P
10.2023 - Current
- Posting and allocating cash, including chasing customers for remittances, and working with the property managers on cash queries, etc.
- Reconciling all bank accounts on a daily basis - regularly reviewing, investigating and resolving reconciling items
- General Ledger Journals - payroll, VAT control, misc. payments, record daily treasury movement
- Intercompany payments
- Raising miscellaneous invoices and credits
- Liaising with Accounts Payable in relation to movements on bank
- Maintaining the bank suspense account
- Cheques and cash batches
- Adhere to strict month end deadlines
- Using MRI Software on daily basis
- Supporting Accounts Payable department occasionally
eBay Business Owner
CIRIT LTD
12.2019 - 10.2023
- When the COVID virus pandemic occurred, together with my partner, I created a business focusing primarily on online sales. I was responsible for everything related to the business.
- Acquiring new suppliers
- Preparing / testing products for sale
- Listing auctions on eBay, Amazon, Facebook, website
- Customer support
- Promoting the business on various platforms
Account Manager
JOBER.PL
12.2012 - 10.2023
- I am proud of the work that I have done at Jober. Working here my confidence has grown and I feel I am a much better communicator and relationship builder.
- Invoicing customers
- Identifying, acquiring, developing and maintaining customer relationships on an international scale
- Planning projects and activities systematically in line with business priorities
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of competitor activity, products and services
- Prospecting new customers
- Answering product related questions from customers
- Taking on complex customer issues and resolving them
- Ability to explain complex information clearly and simply
Trainee Bookkeeper
ALLENS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Gained hands-on experience in supporting bookkeeping functions, including recording financial transactions, reconciling bank statements, and assisting with accounts payable/receivable.
- Learned and applied basic bookkeeping principles while assisting with financial record-keeping
- Supported the finance team by entering data accurately and maintaining organised records
- Developed strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to work to deadlines
- Accounting software used on daily basis: Xero and Sage 200
Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper
JG SUPPLEMENTS LTD
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Since June I've been trained to do company books.
- Inputting invoices / receipts into Xero
- Verifying, allocating, and reconciling bank payments and receipts to the system
- Payroll processing
- Amazon, PayPal reconciliation
- Perform general journal entries
- Recording transactions into Xero
Production Operative & Stock Coordinator
JG SUPPLEMENTS LTD
11.2018 - 06.2019
- I was in charge of a small production and daily dispatches.
- Processing orders from eBay and Amazon
- Amazon FBA
- Other duties i.e. checking stock
Other positions
Various Companies
01.2008 - 01.2018
- 2016 - 2018: Online Sales Assistant - S&M Clothing Co. Ltd
- 2015 - 2016: Stockroom Assistant - Adidas
- 2016: Casual Sales Assistant - USC Fashion
- 2014: Warehouse Assistant - APS Group
- 2013: Make-up Artist co-worker - photo sessions
- 2010 - 2011: Waitress - Pub & Restaurant
- 2009 - 2010: Hostess - BS Hostess & Models Agency
- 2008 - 2009: Logistic Office Worker - Post Office
Education
AAT Level 3 Accounting -
AAT
/2026 -
AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping - Diploma -
Aquinas College
Stockport /2018 - /2018
AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping - Diploma -
Aquinas College
Stockport /2017 - /2017
School of Make-up and Stylization -
Private school
Poland /2012 - /2013
Cultural Studies -
University of Wroclaw
Poland /2010 - /2012
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Fast Learner
- Adaptability
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Driving Licence
Languages
Polish
Native
English
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cash & Banking Assistant
PEEL L&P
10.2023 - Current
eBay Business Owner
CIRIT LTD
12.2019 - 10.2023
Trainee Bookkeeper
ALLENS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
12.2019 - 02.2020
Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper
JG SUPPLEMENTS LTD
06.2019 - 12.2019
Production Operative & Stock Coordinator
JG SUPPLEMENTS LTD
11.2018 - 06.2019
Account Manager
JOBER.PL
12.2012 - 10.2023
Other positions
Various Companies
01.2008 - 01.2018
AAT Level 3 Accounting -
AAT
/2026 -
AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping - Diploma -
Aquinas College
/2018 - /2018
AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping - Diploma -
Aquinas College
/2017 - /2017
School of Make-up and Stylization -
Private school
/2012 - /2013
Cultural Studies -
University of Wroclaw
/2010 - /2012