Sarah Jane Edmunds
Croydon
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with a decade long of extensive expertise in accounts receivable processes, billing procedures, and financial reporting. Demonstrates strong skills in customer handling, risk assessment, and credit scoring, complemented by a deep understanding of VAT and auditing. Proven ability to manage purchase ledgers, negotiate payment plans, and resolve billing queries with tactful discretion and ethical integrity. Adept at using ERP systems and QuickBooks to enhance process improvements and ensure accurate account reconciliation. Committed to leveraging financial acumen for strategic decision-making and resourceful conflict resolution in dynamic environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior AR Administrator and Billing Executive
Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited
London
10.2022 - 07.2025
- Managed credit control ledger values of £8M for circulation and £440K for sundry and advertising accounts.
- Processed cash receipts, ensuring accurate matching to invoices paid.
- Reconciled customer accounts in conjunction with credit control measures.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations of sales ledger control accounts.
- Generated manual invoices for subscriptions and WIP, scheduling nightly production of relevant documents.
- Uploaded credit card payments weekly for automated matching within the system.
- Performed credit checks on customers prior to account creation, completing supplier forms as required.
Credit Controller
AnyJunk Head Office
London
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Maintained ledger of £1.9M and conducted weekly credit reports to review outstanding debt.
- Managed customer queries via emails and calls, liaising with bookings to ensure quick resolutions.
- Chased card payments that failed, sending monthly reports of issues with purchase orders.
- Produced weekly spreadsheets detailing invoice breakdowns for Mears & Hiscox, uploaded to portal.
- Oversaw work in progress, weekly billing, and consolidated monthly invoicing for key accounts.
- Processed credit and rebills, escalating accounts to management when necessary.
- Raised manual invoices and credit notes in Xero, creating customers in Nelly system.
- Conducted training sessions with finance apprentice, reviewing ledgers and monitoring exam progress.
Credit Controller
Superdrug Head Office
London
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed ledger of £1.4M while overseeing debt collection from company debtors.
- Negotiated repayment plans and followed up on payments as necessary.
- Processed invoices and reconciled accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Responded to client enquiries, providing relevant information promptly.
- Posted receipts to accounting systems for accurate financial tracking.
- Prepared statements and client status reports for informed decision-making.
- Managed sales ledger with debts over 90 days, coordinating with buyers effectively.
- Generated daily aged debt reports to monitor outstanding payments.
National Account Billing Co-Ordinator/Credit Controller
Safetykleen UK Limited
London
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed billing for national key clients, overseeing ledger of £1.3M.
- Reviewed draft invoices prior to live billing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Handled consolidated invoicing and resolved billing queries effectively.
- Allocated payments and raised credits to maintain financial integrity.
- Consulted with national account managers weekly regarding price adjustments.
- Addressed issues related to pricing, costs, machines, waste, and service quantities throughout the year.
Billing Clerk
Nuffield Health
London
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed billing processes for NHS, self-pay, and insured patients efficiently.
- Maintained ledger with 1 million in transactions.
- Executed coding procedures via NHS coding portal, ensuring accuracy.
- Collaborated with revenue team to resolve cost queries and failed invoices.
- Generated credit notes and uploaded invoices to EDI portal for insured patients.
- Contacted patients to confirm insurance details or self-pay status.
- Consulted with credit controllers regarding account discrepancies.
- Liaised with hospitals to clarify procedures and associated costs.
Accounts Assistant/Billing Administrator
Lifeway's
London
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed ledger of £1.2M and processed approximately 500 invoices monthly.
- Raised weekly, monthly, and quarterly invoices using Sage after transition to Cold Harbour.
- Tracked and maintained daily processing of 250-300 client invoices and issued around 10 credit notes daily.
- Investigated billing issues, addressing approximately 20 queries daily to ensure accurate invoicing.
- Uploaded invoices to portals, sent quotations, and posted invoices efficiently.
- Amended client information and adjusted invoices based on actual services delivered for correct billing.
- Exported timesheets from Webroster and Citrix to accurately bill clients for hours worked.
- Created and updated contracts for both new and existing clients, collaborating with management accounts regarding month-end accruals.
Accounts Assistant/Budget Controller
M&C Saatchi
London
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Managed invoicing for large client accounts, including Primark, Tesco, Sainsbury, and Wilko.
- Collaborated with Key Accounts Managers to align client data with affiliate information.
- Handled daily enquiries from new and existing clients via email and telephone.
- Provided administrative support for new client accounts and operational tasks.
- Generated monthly accounts and managed bank reconciliations for three accounts, including international transactions.
Education
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, History, French
Sacred Heart RC School
LondonA-Levels - English Literature, Sociology, Psychology, Classical Civilisation
Merton College
LondonSkills
- Billing and invoicing expertise
- Customer handling and service
- Financial integrity and diplomacy
- Process improvement strategies
- Decision-making confidence
- VAT knowledge and compliance
- Auditing and support skills
- Automated payment systems proficiency
- Credit scoring and assessment
- Risk management knowledge
- Invoice processing and resolution
- Calmness under pressure
- Financial reporting accuracy
- Account reconciliation techniques
- Purchase ledger oversight
- Customer credit advice and checks
- Accounts receivable management
- Payment plan negotiation skills
- ERP systems familiarity
- QuickBooks proficiency
Custom
Available on request
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 04/29/86
- Nationality: Eligible to work in the UK
Affiliations
- Reading
- Swimming
- music and dancing
- Theatre
- Spending time with friends and family
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior AR Administrator and Billing Executive
Telegraph Media Group Holdings Limited
10.2022 - 07.2025
Credit Controller
AnyJunk Head Office
07.2020 - 10.2022
Credit Controller
Superdrug Head Office
05.2019 - 07.2020
National Account Billing Co-Ordinator/Credit Controller
Safetykleen UK Limited
02.2018 - 04.2019
Billing Clerk
Nuffield Health
03.2017 - 01.2018
Accounts Assistant/Billing Administrator
Lifeway's
02.2016 - 01.2017
Accounts Assistant/Budget Controller
M&C Saatchi
08.2015 - 02.2016
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, History, French
Sacred Heart RC School
A-Levels - English Literature, Sociology, Psychology, Classical Civilisation
Merton College
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