Samantha Nethercott
Kettering,Northants
Summary
Hardworking Accounts and Payroll Assistant, knowledgeable in Sage, Xero and MS Excel and Word. Meticulous multi-tasker with over 20 years of experience handling bookkeeping/payroll and Purchase & Sales Ledger activities. Also with experience in delivering support services and resolving customer queries.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Assistant
Nooteboom UK ltd
Corby, Northants
2024.07 - Current
- Assisted senior accountant for audit preparation.
- Liaised with clients regarding overdue payments, facilitated swift resolution of issues.
- Assisted in monthly closings, ensured timely completion of tasks.
- Managed client accounts to ensure timely payments.
- Processed staff expenses claims, ensured fair reimbursement practices.
- Conducted bank reconciliations regularly to maintain accurate records.
- Coordinated with various departments regarding invoicing matters, resolved queries efficiently.
- Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
- Prepared Excel spreadsheets to track banking transactions and financial performance.
- Helped with preparation of management accounts and end-month duties.
- Verified invoices against purchase orders to support smooth execution of month-end processes.
- Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
- Uploaded invoices using Navision after verifying data..
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
- Produced accurate general ledger entries with Navision.
- Managed payroll by tracking employee hours and entitlements.
- Generated account statements outlining payments and balances.
- Compiled records for audits to facilitate smooth and complete reviews.
- Managed annual leave records accurately; helped avoid conflicts and disruptions due to overlapping holidays.
- Managed timesheets, ensuring accurate reflection of employees' working hours.
- Organised supplier payments punctually to sustain good business relationships.
- Managed financial records by meticulously entering and updating data.
- Liaised with HMRC to ensure timely, error-free submission of quarterly VAT returns.
Purchase Ledger Clerk
Wicksteed Leisure Ltd
Kettering, Northants
2022.01 - 2024.07
- Managed supplier accounts efficiently, meeting all payment deadlines.
- Processed bank reconciliations in a timely and efficient manner.
- Queried and processed supplier payments by BACs.
- Coordinated correction of invoices, account details and credit note errors, making contact with suppliers where appropriate.
- Responded to payment, invoice and other finance queries over email, phone and letter promptly.
- Managed and quickly responded to queries and concerns within Purchase Ledger mailboxes.
- Processed purchase invoices within set deadlines, maintaining efficient company cash flow.
- Managed staff expenses by reviewing receipts, processing in Bright HR and providing updates on payments.
- Used Sage 200 to manage and input all business invoices.
- Liaised effectively with staff and suppliers, quickly addressing and resolving queries.
- Set up supplier accounts efficiently, preparing and filing relevant documentation.
- Prepared daily cash reports on all purchasing activities.
- Ensured invoices were coded accurately and correctly authorised for payment by budget holders.
- Processed expenses and BACS payments promptly and precisely, keeping detailed records for clear, reliable ledger accounts.
- Updated and maintained weekly company payroll records.
- Completed payroll activities, including sending new starters, employee changes and leaver information to HR on time.
Accounts Clerk
One Money Ltd
Kettering, Northants
2010.06 - 2021.12
- Manage all payment processing, invoicing and collections tasks.
- Process invoice payments and record information in Sage and Xero.
- Paid suppliers and verified accounts and payment totals for accurate accounting.
- Updated and maintained monthly company payroll records.
- Assisted with internal bookkeeping and payroll administration to deliver accurate and prompt payments to company employees.
- Charged expenses to appropriate accounts, evaluating transactions and recording.
- Reconciled bank and credit card accounts monthly.
- Received, processed and reconciled invoices in financial management system and generated timely payments.
Accounts Clerk / PA
ANC Ltd
Wellingborough, Northants
2005.07 - 2006.10
- Uploaded invoices monthly after verifying all data.
- Processed payroll for 30 employees.
- Resolve invoices queries and raise credit notes.
- Processed bank transactions, ensuring information was up-to-date.
- Matched invoices to purchase orders to support smooth operation of month end processes.
- Accounted for stationary and ordered new stock.
- Collected and processed payments
- Managed and controlled Director's finances, such as expenses.
- Performed all duties and tasks as requested by Director in a professional and a pleasant manner.
- Acted as Directors point of contact by answering phone calls and corresponding to emails.
- Organised bookings, events, hotels, travels and other matters and requests by Director.
- Took accurate and detailed notes at meetings covering agenda items, action points and proposals.
Accounts Assistant
Connection Computer & Office Supplies Ltd
Northampton, Northants
2003.12 - 2005.07
- Uploaded invoices to Sage weekly.
- Completed payroll.
- Processed bank transactions, ensuring information was up-to-date and Sage was maintained.
- Processed expenses.
- Collected and processed payments.
- Tracked financial progress by creating monthly balance sheets.
- Managed holiday requests.
- Accurately processed, coded and authorised invoices.
Office Junior
M C Edwards Insurance Brokers
Wellingborough, Northants
2001.04 - 2003.12
- Oversaw organisation, filing and retrieval of accounts records.
- Helped senior clerical staff complete daily workloads. Managed clerical needs of company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
- Organised office meetings for managers. Managed receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Sorted and distributed business correspondence to correct department or staff member.
- Processed financial documents including contracts, expense reports and invoices.
- Maintained reception area in orderly manner to provide visitors with positive first impression of company.
Education
AAT Level 2 - Accounting
Northampton College
Northampton2003-01
NVQ Level 1 - Business Administration
Key Training Ltd
Wellingborough2001-01
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, History, Art, German
Higham Ferrers School
Higham Ferrers1999-01
Skills
- Good telephone skills
- Great attention to detail
- Hard working
- Microsoft, Navision, Xero and Sage knowledge
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
Nooteboom UK ltd
2024.07 - Current
Purchase Ledger Clerk
Wicksteed Leisure Ltd
2022.01 - 2024.07
Accounts Clerk
One Money Ltd
2010.06 - 2021.12
Accounts Clerk / PA
ANC Ltd
2005.07 - 2006.10
Accounts Assistant
Connection Computer & Office Supplies Ltd
2003.12 - 2005.07
Office Junior
M C Edwards Insurance Brokers
2001.04 - 2003.12
AAT Level 2 - Accounting
Northampton College
NVQ Level 1 - Business Administration
Key Training Ltd
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, History, Art, German
Higham Ferrers School