Sara Adam
London,Greater London
Summary
AATQB Bookkeeper and detail-driven Accounts Assistant with strong experience in invoice processing, reconciliations, financial administration, and client-facing communication. Skilled in Excel, Sage, and Dynamics 365 with a consistent record of accuracy, organisation, and supporting busy finance and operational teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Accounts Assistant
Valimex Foodservices Ltd
London
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Oversee communication with 50+ suppliers daily, addressing queries promptly.
- Manage 60 to 80 invoices each day by reconciling purchase orders and payment certificates against relevant invoices.
- Managed client accounts weekly to ensure timely payments.
- Engineered automated reporting in Sage through analysis of suppliers based on credit terms to efficiently generate aged creditors reports, decreasing preparation time by 30%.
- Liaised with clients regarding overdue payments, facilitated swift resolution of issues.
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards through diligent record keeping.
- Resolve discrepancies in historical aged creditor balances.
- Maintain accurate supplier accounts through regular reconciliations.
- Assist with weekly payment runs.
- Support month-end duties and year-end preparation.
- Handle ad hoc tasks as needed.
- Streamlined office procedures to enhance productivity levels.
Depot Administrator Coordinator
European Metal Recycling
London
12.2021 - 04.2024
- Raised and managed purchase orders in Dynamics 365.
- Supported financial tracking, invoice handling, and reporting.
- Maintained staff and contractor files ensuring compliance.
- Improved record keeping system with attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Provided cross-team administrative support.
- Provided comprehensive secretarial support to the managing director, ensuring smooth daily operations within the executive suite.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times as required by protocol.
- Increased efficiency of document retrieval with a well-organised filing system.
- Took meeting minutes and distributed to core staff for effective inter-office communication.
Rental Sales Agent
Avis Budget Group
Heathrow
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Processed rental agreements and customer payments.
- Organised reservations efficiently to avoid double-bookings.
- Checked availability of vehicles constantly for efficient allocation.
- Ensured compliance with company policies whilst processing rentals.
- Verified and documented driver information to quickly complete booking transactions.
- Processed payments quickly, improving turnover rate.
- Resolved customer queries and supported daily branch operations.
- Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
- Strengthened relationships with corporate clients through professional communication.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth operations during peak hours.
- Trained new staff members thoroughly-ensuring they understand company procedures.
Education
BA (Hons) - Economics
London Metropolitan University
London 09.2006 - 07.2011
Skills
- Invoice management
- Reconciliations and discrepancy resolution
- Manage financial records
- Client-supplier engagement
- Analytical thinking
- Strong ethical conduct
- Sage software mastery
- Double-Entry bookkeeping understanding
- Bookkeeping expertise
- Simultaneous task handling
- High organisational aptitude
- MS Office
Certification
- - AATQB Member (Qualified Bookkeeper)
- - AAT Level 3 – Merit (84%)
- - AAT Level 2 – Distinction (93%)
Languages
Arabic
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
Valimex Foodservices Ltd
04.2024 - 11.2025
Depot Administrator Coordinator
European Metal Recycling
12.2021 - 04.2024
Rental Sales Agent
Avis Budget Group
11.2019 - 07.2020
BA (Hons) - Economics
London Metropolitan University
09.2006 - 07.2011