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Sadia Qayyum

Reading,Berkshire

Summary

Detail-oriented and highly motivated professional with extensive technical skills and qualifications in financial operations. Proficient in Excel, Word, and Sage, with a strong understanding of account debit/credit allocations, invoice processes, and payment transactions. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and communication skills while ensuring compliance in accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger accounting. Adept at client refund processing and financial report creation, with a keen eye for accuracy and data entry. Committed to prioritising workload effectively to meet deadlines and enhance operational efficiency.

Proactive individual with knack for financial accuracy and customer service excellence. Demonstrates proficiency in managing invoices and resolving payment discrepancies while maintaining strong organisational skills. Ready to contribute to optimising cash flow and enhancing financial operations.

Organised and resourceful Accounts Receivable Clerk with knack for streamlining processes and ensuring timely collections. Improved cash flow by implementing new invoicing procedures, resulting in faster payments. Known for fostering positive client relationships while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Highly experienced in managing accounts receivable with focus on accuracy and punctuality. Capable of improving financial operations by streamlining processes and implementing robust systems. Unique skills in financial analysis and reporting, ensuring timely payments and maintaining healthy client relationships.

Methodical Billing Clerk skilled in accurate, timely bill preparation and dispatch. Applies logic and excellent problem-solving skills for diligent issue investigation and resolution. Coordinates client and company communications to provide accounts, analyses and reports according to individual needs.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work history

Accounts receivable specialist

Dye & Durham
Paddington, City of London
10.2023 - Current
  • Reduced delays in payment collection by promptly addressing customer queries.
  • Maintained confidentiality with all business and customer information.
  • Established strong rapport with customers, fostering trust and loyalty.
  • Managed complex filing systems for streamlined document retrieval.
  • Performed regular account reconciliations for improved financial management accuracy.
  • Identified discrepancies in records, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
  • Improved accuracy of financial records by meticulous data entry.
  • Utilised advanced software programs to manage account databases.
  • Worked closely with sales and finance teams to coordinate invoicing activities.
  • Ensured timely billing cycles to optimise cash flow management.
  • Assisted with monthly audits, maintaining high level of transparency.
  • Developed effective methods to track outstanding payments, reducing delinquency rates.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends to enhance productivity.
  • Contributed towards cost reduction initiatives through efficient resource utilisation.
  • Supported team members during busy periods, promoting collaborative work environment.
  • Created comprehensive reports on accounts receivable status, supporting strategic decision making.
  • Assured compliance with financial regulations through diligent record-keeping.
  • Fostered positive client relationships to expedite invoice payments.
  • Demonstrated professionalism whilst handling sensitive situations involving overdue payments.
  • Streamlined office procedures for increased efficiency in accounts receivable department.
  • Assisted management with implementing new accounting software program.
  • Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports of all billings.
  • Verified accuracy of billing data, correcting any identified errors.
  • Updated accounting records with new payments, balances and customer information.
  • Handled account payments and provided information regarding outstanding balances.
  • Received payments through various methods and checked for credibility.
  • Streamlined the collection process, increasing efficiency.

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Merlin Entertainments Ltd
Basingstoke, Berkshire
10.2020 - 10.2023
  • Managed payment processing, invoicing, and collections tasks efficiently.
  • Coordinated workflows and delegated responsibilities for bill checking and posting.
  • Reviewed invoices and requisitions meticulously, resolving errors prior to processing.
  • Balanced financial reports and batch summaries for management approval.
  • Analysed billing procedures to identify backlogs and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Monitored overdue accounts and pursued collection on outstanding invoices.
  • Compiled financial data to draft billing reports and reconcile account balances.
  • Created new customer accounts, ensuring accurate information entry.

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Sally Salon Services
Bracknell
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Analyse, review and collect money from credit account customers
  • This includes query resolution and account adjustments
  • Post and allocate funds to the customers' accounts
  • Issue pro-forma invoices and track receipt of payment
  • Advise stores and post entries to Lawson
  • Allocate monies and monitor all web sale transactions
  • Delivering Results - Demonstrate the will to do things better and strives for improving results
  • Working Together - Work cooperatively with others to achieve shared business goals
  • Customer Focus - In a customer led business, understand, anticipates and responds to the customers' needs to enhance business performance
  • Planning and Organising - Develops clear and logical plans to deliver short and long-term objectives efficiently
  • Problem Solving/ Analytical Thinking — Understand problems and situations through analysis and evaluation, which determines a clear route forward
  • Post and allocation of payments to customers' accounts
  • Timely production of monthly statements, and bi-weekly chase letters
  • Monitor account movements, including placing accounts on hold and ensuring refunds/charges are processed correctly
  • Issue copy invoices as requested and provide order information to customer
  • Any other adhoc duties as required

Sub-Postmistress

Shepherds Hill Post
Reading, Berkshire
01.2002 - 12.2004
  • Providing services including: pensions and benefits, postal services, postal orders and banking services
  • Skills
  • Money handling
  • Keeping on top target dates
  • Punctuality
  • Promoting of post office services
  • Accounting
  • Ordering stock
  • Customer service
  • Customer confidentiality
  • Keeping up to date with security
  • Training

Owner

Classic Stores
Reading, Berkshire
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Money handling
  • Customer services/fulfilling customer needs
  • Punctuality
  • Communication
  • Accounting
  • Stock ordering/stock checking

Cashier

Abbey National
Bracknell, Berkshire
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Money handling
  • Keeping on top target dates
  • Punctuality
  • Promoting of post office services
  • Accounting
  • Ordering stock
  • Customer service
  • Customer confidentiality
  • Keeping up to date with security
  • Accounting opening and Data protection

Education

AAT - Accounting Technician level 3

TVU Reading
Reading
2010

AAT - Accounting Technician level 2

TVU Reading
Reading

Hairdressing - NVQ Hairdressing level 3

TVU Reading
Reading

Hairdressing - NVQ Hairdressing level 2

TVU Reading
Reading

GNVQ - Business Studies

TVU Reading
Reading

A-Levels - English Literature, Maths, Art

The Layceum School
Pakistan

GCSEs -

The Layceum School
Pakistan
1994

Skills

  • Technical Skills & Qualifications
  • Excel/Word
  • Sage
  • Knowledge of account debit/credit allocations and adjustments
  • Invoice processes
  • Payment transactions
  • Database updates
  • Account collections
  • Prioritising workload
  • Data entry
  • Eye for accuracy
  • Self-disciplined
  • Highly motivated
  • Communication skills
  • Compliance
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Problem-solving
  • Technical skills
  • Accounts payable, receivable, general ledger accounting
  • Client refund processing
  • Financial report creation

References

ReferenceAvailable on request

Languages

  • English and Urdu
  • Languages

    Urdu
    Native
    Hindi
    Native
    Punjabi
    Native

    Timeline

    Accounts receivable specialist

    Dye & Durham
    10.2023 - Current

    Accounts Receivable Assistant

    Merlin Entertainments Ltd
    10.2020 - 10.2023

    Accounts Receivable Assistant

    Sally Salon Services
    01.2014 - 01.2020

    Sub-Postmistress

    Shepherds Hill Post
    01.2002 - 12.2004

    Owner

    Classic Stores
    01.1999 - 01.2002

    Cashier

    Abbey National
    01.1997 - 01.1999

    AAT - Accounting Technician level 3

    TVU Reading

    AAT - Accounting Technician level 2

    TVU Reading

    Hairdressing - NVQ Hairdressing level 3

    TVU Reading

    Hairdressing - NVQ Hairdressing level 2

    TVU Reading

    GNVQ - Business Studies

    TVU Reading

    A-Levels - English Literature, Maths, Art

    The Layceum School

    GCSEs -

    The Layceum School
    Sadia Qayyum