Sarah McDonagh
Bagshot,Surrey
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in bank reconciliation, debt recovery techniques, and credit control. Proficient in accounting software including Sage and Xero, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for account reconciliation tasks. Demonstrates strong pro-activity and a commitment to achieving financial accuracy and efficiency. Career goals include further enhancing skills in financial management and contributing to organisational success through meticulous financial oversight.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Accounts assistant
MyOhana
Bracknell, Bracknell Forest
2023.03 - Current
- Bank Reconciliations, loading receipts and taking card payments
- Covering billing for 5 nursery settings
- Ensuring all deadlines are met for all of my tasks
- Liaised with clients regarding overdue payments, facilitated swift resolution of issues.
- Coordinated with various departments regarding invoicing matters, resolved queries efficiently.
Accounts officer
WJ Bennett & Son
Odiham, Hampshire
2022.06 - 2023.01
- Loading invoices into Xero
- Credit control, sending monthly statements to customers
- Send weekly payables sheets to ensure all bills were paid on time
- Dealing with any billing queries
Accounts
Dropsa UK Ltd
Egham, Surrey
2019.03 - 2022.06
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Bank Reconciliations, VAT Returns
- Allocating payments and debt chasing
Finance Cashier
Advanced Computer Software
Cobham, Surrey
2014.02 - 2019.02
- Preparing daily cash sheet and posting of high volume cash.
- Bank Reconciliations
- Payment Queries & Refunds
- Liaising with internal colleagues and Banks
- Taking credit card payments
Account Agent
ADT Fire And Security
Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey
2009.09 - 2014.02
- Resolving disputes on invoices daily, providing good customer service when dealing with customers enquiries
- Dealing with a high volume of incoming calls
- Liaising with solicitors on legal cases ensuring all paperwork is correct
- Raising credit notes and negotiating payment plans with customers
Education
GCSEs -
Longford Community School
Feltham, Hounslow 1998.09 - 2003.06
Skills
- Bank reconciliation expertise
- Knowledge of accounting software
- Debt recovery techniques
- Pro-Activity
- Microsoft Excel
- Account reconciliation
- Credit control
- Experienced in sage, xero
Certification
NVQ II in Business Administration
Timeline
Accounts assistant
MyOhana
2023.03 - Current
Accounts officer
WJ Bennett & Son
2022.06 - 2023.01
Accounts
Dropsa UK Ltd
2019.03 - 2022.06
Finance Cashier
Advanced Computer Software
2014.02 - 2019.02
Account Agent
ADT Fire And Security
2009.09 - 2014.02
GCSEs -
Longford Community School
1998.09 - 2003.06