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Rhys Thurston

Newport,Gwent

Summary

Experienced in reconciling ledgers, credit control and VAT returns, with a strong background in various finance roles. Proficient in Xero and Sage 200, and skilled in processing invoices with high attention to detail. Holds AAT levels 2 and 3, Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Word enhances ability to manage financial data effectively. Career goal includes further advancement in knowledge and experience and to progress in an accounts role to senior position.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Delivery driver

Ocado group
Bristol
06.2022 - Current
  • Career change from finance to a more customer facing role to gain valuable experience and customer skills.
  • Resolved customer complaints effectively, restoring trust in the service provided.
  • Adapted to changing road conditions quickly ensuring safe and timely deliveries.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch team to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Managed delivery documentation meticulously ensuring all paperwork was up-to-date and accurate.
  • Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company reputation.

Finance assistant

Telecare24
Cardiff
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Corrected hundreds of hours of previous employees incorrect ledger entries on Xero.
  • Modernised company processes including moving admin paperwork from physical hard copies to cloud storage to reduce environmental impact.
  • Resolved customer queries regarding billing issues leading to improved customer satisfaction.
  • Daily bank reconciliations using bank feeds on Xero.
  • Assisting the finance manager with daily journal entries.
  • Gained experience handling collections of payments from estates of deceased customers, while maintaining the utmost sensitivity of the circumstances.
  • Assisted with preparations of quarterly VAT returns.

Accounts Assistant

Dominos (Dijla Ltd)
Cardiff
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Daily bank reconciliations for 5 separate companies all within a Dominos franchise using sage 200.
  • Manually entering sales data daily for 1 other fast food company using quickbooks.
  • Assisting the purchase ledger team with any discrepancies within the purchase ledger to ensure supplier accounts are kept accurate and tidy.
  • Posting and matching payments to suppliers to invoices within the purchase ledger.
  • Temp to perm contract which was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Finance Assistant

GB Intelligence Ltd
Newport
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Daily bank reconciliations using bank feeds into Xero.
  • Transitioned the company from outsourced payroll to be run in house using Xero payroll for circa 35 employees adhering to HMRC regulations and company commission structures.
  • Implemented a pre-paid expense card system to replace out dated expense system to increase efficiency and reduce paperwork.
  • Analysing mileage claims for integrity and accuracy and processing for payment in a timely manner.
  • Placed ad hoc stationary orders and maintained an inventory list.
  • Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments.


Trainee finance assistant

RCT County Borough Council
Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Updated ledger entries daily fostering accuracy in reporting.
  • Adapted quickly to new accounting software, enhancing productivity levels within finance team.
  • Reconciled cash books and bank statements regularly for accurate record keeping.
  • Facilitated smooth workflow by assisting in overflow of telephone systems during busy periods.
  • Reconciled bank statements daily ensuring postings to correct cost centres and ledger codes using bespoke accounting software.

Education

A level equivalent - Accountancy

AAT level 3

GCSE equivalent - Accountancy

AAT level 2

Skills

  • Processing of invoices
  • Accounts receivable and payable experience
  • Excel and word intermediate level
  • High attention to detail
  • Credit control experience
  • Vat returns
  • Xero and Sage 200 experience
  • AAT levels 2 and 3


Timeline

Delivery driver

Ocado group
06.2022 - Current

Finance assistant

Telecare24
01.2021 - 12.2021

Accounts Assistant

Dominos (Dijla Ltd)
01.2020 - 09.2020

Finance Assistant

GB Intelligence Ltd
12.2018 - 12.2019

Trainee finance assistant

RCT County Borough Council
07.2017 - 12.2018

A level equivalent - Accountancy

AAT level 3

GCSE equivalent - Accountancy

AAT level 2

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