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Pui Ling (Pauline) Chu

Loughborough,Leicestershire

Summary

Meticulous Accounting Professional with experience of various industries and accounting systems. Dedicated to keeping records accurate and controls tight to meet business needs. Efficient and well-organised with a strong attention to detail ensuring achievement of targets. Passionate and driven with a work ethic to match in serving that perfect cup of coffee!

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Cafe Owner

2 Monkeys Cafe
Loughborough, Leics
01.2008 - 08.2020
  • Having endured many cups of mediocre coffee, and just from wanting a decent cup of coffee, I created and managed an independent coffeeshop which traded successfully for over 12 years until Covid-19 struck.

Restaurant Owner

Yam Sing Restaurant Ltd
Loughborough, Leics
02.2001 - 02.2020
  • An inherited family business where I actively managed all aspects of running a restaurant - maintaining all financial records, stock control and staff training.

Finance Consultant

The Basin
Loughborough, Leics
01.2008 - 01.2018
  • For over 10 years, I provided this business with ad-hoc financial advice and ensured compliance with all industry regulations. Remotely managed the finance department to help the business to run smoothly and efficiently.

Finance Manager

Hullabaloo Visual Communications
Loughborough, Leics
01.2003 - 04.2010
  • Oversaw all finance and accounting functions within the company, to include all aspects of record-keeping, payroll, sales targets, and VAT.
  • Preparation and reporting of monthly management accounts to board of Directors.
  • Monitored ongoing costs, processes and procedures to enable best practice development and identify improvement changes to optimise efficiency.
  • Carried out staff appraisals and HR related issues.

Treasurer (Voluntary)

Home Start Charity
Loughborough, Leics
01.2004 - 12.2005
  • Maintained and actioned annual budgets and accounts to effectively control cash flow and expenditure on a voluntary basis.
  • Presented the Committee with thorough, accurate reports on monthly & annual accounts and budget information, aiding future improvements.
  • Liased with external auditors and ensured compliance with all financial guidelines.

Treasurer (Voluntary)

Nanpantan Nursery School
Loughborough, Leicestershire
09.2000 - 08.2003
  • Actively involved in all aspects of financial record keeping, compliance, reporting, budget spending and forecasts, fund raising and supervision of book-keeper for a small charity on a voluntary basis.

Accountant (Part Time)

Mather Jamie
Loughborough, Leics
01.1998 - 10.1998
  • Supervised a small team to aid the entire accounting cycle from data entry through to completion of client accounts.
  • Ensured monthly reconciliations and clients financial reports were accurate and delivered on time.
  • Analysed and improved accounting practices by effective training of staff.

Trainee Accountant

Turner & Smith Accountants
Loughborough, Leics
09.1989 - 12.1996
  • Trained in all aspects of accountancy in practice.
  • Preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial accounts and statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies for final submission to HMRC from both manual and computerised accounting systems.
  • Personal and Corporate Tax liability calculations, Payroll calculations and Submissions, Stock control procedures.
  • Carried out external audits of compliance to ensure company adherence to industry and regulatory policies.

Education

NVQ Level 4 - Financial Accountancy

AAT
Loughborough

A-Levels - English Literature, Maths, Art, General Studies

Burleigh Community College
Loughborough

Skills

  • Self Motivated Indivdual
  • Meticulous Eye for Detail
  • Strong Work Ethic

References

Roger Neal

Turner & Smith Accountants

Timeline

Cafe Owner

2 Monkeys Cafe
01.2008 - 08.2020

Finance Consultant

The Basin
01.2008 - 01.2018

Treasurer (Voluntary)

Home Start Charity
01.2004 - 12.2005

Finance Manager

Hullabaloo Visual Communications
01.2003 - 04.2010

Restaurant Owner

Yam Sing Restaurant Ltd
02.2001 - 02.2020

Treasurer (Voluntary)

Nanpantan Nursery School
09.2000 - 08.2003

Accountant (Part Time)

Mather Jamie
01.1998 - 10.1998

Trainee Accountant

Turner & Smith Accountants
09.1989 - 12.1996

NVQ Level 4 - Financial Accountancy

AAT

A-Levels - English Literature, Maths, Art, General Studies

Burleigh Community College

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