Samantha Hill
Redditch,Worcestershire
Summary
Highly organised professional with extensive experience in finance and administration. Over 22 years' service with the Ministry of Defence and Foreign & Commonwealth Office, working with classified information, financial data, and personnel records in compliance with official security protocols. Combines analytical thinking, process integrity, and exceptional attention to detail with a proven record in financial reconciliation, due diligence, and administrative control. Experienced in handling sensitive data under GDPR and the Official Secrets Act. Holds a current DBS check, with strong technical proficiency in Sage 50/200, Microsoft Excel, CRM Dynamics, and bespoke financial systems.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance & Office Administrator
S-Med Ltd
Redditch
2025.05 - 2026.03
- Worked closely with the finance manager to maintain accurate records for both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger.
- Assisted with month-end procedures to ensure timely reporting.
- Managed petty cash transactions, maintaining strict financial control.
- Collaborated with suppliers to resolve any discrepancies in billing.
- Carried out general administrative duties as required, contributing to overall office efficiency.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in increased productivity.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations for accurate financial reports.
- Set up new supplier accounts with accurate payment terms and details.
- Recorded sales transactions, outgoing payments, and receipts to support financial governance.
- Monitored accounts payables and receivables to proactively spot and handle problems.
- Prioritised workload efficiently to meet strict deadlines without compromising on quality.
- Verified figures with cross-checking of different accounts and documentation.
Production Co-Originator
Steatite Ltd
Redditch
2023.09 - 2025.04
- Schedule all work to be completed
- Update Ganttic and manage work on a daily basis
- Follow up late stock deliveries with Purchasing
- Liaise with Sales Administration to keep updated on outstanding jobs
- Attend morning meetings and advise Production Manager of any issues
- Sign off completed jobs and update relevant systems
- Main point of contact for Sales, Stores, Purchasing & Tech support
- Coordinated internal teams to finish deliverables on time.
- Maintained secure, hazard-free working environment to promote team health and safety.
- Tracked tasks from start to completion, verifying quality and accuracy of final results.
- Created a safe environment for staff, verifying all cleaning materials were used and stored in compliance with COSHH regulations.
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Accounts & Office Administrator
S-Med
Redditch
2022.11 - 2023.09
- Process purchase orders on Sage 50
- Preparing Sales orders for shipment and organising couriers
- Identified stock quantity and quality, delivery times and other contract conditions to be met.
- Send invoices to customers and produce price quotes
- Sleep Study Co-originator
- Book patient sleep studies and update secure database in line with GDPR.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Program diagnostic devices, coordinate delivery & uploads
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
Office Manager / Customer Support
Andrews & Elms (Engineering) Ltd
2021.03 - 2022.11
- Updated office policies to reflect changing business needs and regulations.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective services and supplies.
- Maintained company records in compliance with legal requirements.
- Ensured smooth day-to-day operations with diligent oversight of office tasks.
- Executed daily production plans successfully meeting project deadlines consistently.
- Liaised between customers and management fostering open lines of communication.
- Worked effectively under pressure, maintaining high standards of service.
- Tracked shipments and liaised with couriers and service providers to provide updates to customers.
- Followed up on unresolved customer issues to investigate and resolve problems.
Purchase Ledger Clerk
Healthcare Management Solutions
2020.09 - 2021.03
- Processed large volume of Invoices and purchase orders for 23 care homes, ensuring compliance and financial transparency.
- Scanning and uploading invoices to electronic filling system
- Reviewed monthly reports, identified anomalies.
- Maintained financial control systems (CareBlox / Sage 200) and ensured timely month-end closure.
- Reconciled supplier accounts, investigating and resolving unknown or missing transactions via email, post and phone to minimise discrepancies.
Ministry of Defence (MOD)
1997.01 - 2012.01
- Various Finance & Security Support Roles
Education
Business Administration Certificate - Business Admin
New Skills Academy
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Business Studies, Geography, Sociology
Level 2 Bookkeeping - Bookkeeping
AAT
2026.02 -
Skills
- IT Skills (Sage 50/200, Excel, CRM Dynamics)
- Bookkeeping knowledge
- Allocation of payments
- Knowledge of accounting software
- Month-End closure experience
- Purchase orders handling
Certification
- DBS Check – Current
- MOD Security Experience
- Personal Licence Holder
- Full UK Driving Licence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level 2 Bookkeeping - Bookkeeping
AAT
2026.02 -
Finance & Office Administrator
S-Med Ltd
2025.05 - 2026.03
Production Co-Originator
Steatite Ltd
2023.09 - 2025.04
Accounts & Office Administrator
S-Med
2022.11 - 2023.09
Office Manager / Customer Support
Andrews & Elms (Engineering) Ltd
2021.03 - 2022.11
Purchase Ledger Clerk
Healthcare Management Solutions
2020.09 - 2021.03
Ministry of Defence (MOD)
1997.01 - 2012.01
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Business Studies, Geography, Sociology
Business Administration Certificate - Business Admin
New Skills Academy