Paulette Miller
Ferndown,Dorset
Summary
Experienced accountant having worked across different sectors, with the past 12 years either working in a school or as a governor. Able to work well either individually or in a team environment. Organised and conscientious with strong financial control and reporting skills. Detail-oriented and analytical with expertise in financial reporting, management accounting, and balance sheet management. Demonstrates flexibility, approachability, and a positive attitude while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
School Accountant
Uxbridge High School
Uxbridge, Middlesex
03.2017 - 12.2025
- Managed purchase ledger processes, ensuring seamless requisitions to payment approvals and payment runs.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations for accurate financial reporting.
- Monitored investments and executed effective reinvestment strategies.
- Performed month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Oversaw curriculum area spending, collaborating with budget owners on expenditure monitoring.
- Administered Sage for Education and RBS Bankline, providing staff training.
- Assisted with the implementation of Arbor to aid with the financial workflow and parental support.
- Provided general assistance for school events and student support as needed.
Senior Assistant Accountant
The Kraft Heinz Company
London
10.2007 - 08.2016
- Reported monthly balance sheet figures at Senior Management meetings explaining any variance to forecast.
- Uploaded month-end reports into global system to enhance financial tracking accuracy, adhering to a strict timetable.
- Executed monthly payroll reconciliations, ensuring compliance and precision.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations to uphold financial integrity.
- Liaised with finance personnel across UK and overseas sites to guarantee reporting accuracy.
- Managed regular auditory compliance responsibilities within Sarbanes-Oxley framework and external auditors.
Senior Accounts Assistant
British Mediterranean Airways
Heathrow
03.1996 - 05.2007
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations and daily banking operations.
- Executed monthly balance sheet reporting to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Managed purchase ledger entries and coordinated payment runs efficiently.
Education
GCSEs - General education
The Green School for Girls
Isleworth, HounslowSkills
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude
- Flexibility and approachability
- Interest in education
- Financial reporting
- Management accounting
- Accounts payable
- Bank reconciliations
- Accounting software proficiency
- Analytical thinking
- Profit and loss analysis
- Transactional analysis
- Balance sheet management
Affiliations
- Very keen potter
- I enjoy gardening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Accountant
Uxbridge High School
03.2017 - 12.2025
Senior Assistant Accountant
The Kraft Heinz Company
10.2007 - 08.2016
Senior Accounts Assistant
British Mediterranean Airways
03.1996 - 05.2007
GCSEs - General education
The Green School for Girls