Sharon Sewell
Southend on Sea,Essex
Summary
Detail-oriented IBA technician with expertise in account reconciliation and credit control. Proficient in managing overdue invoices and maintaining accurate payment schedules to enhance cash flow. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills by resolving customer queries promptly, ensuring efficient financial processes.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
IBA Technician
Howdens
Lakeside , Thurrock
02.2025 - 07.2026
- Reconciled accounts through daily statement checks and variance tracking to ensure accuracy.
- Chased overdue invoices and adhered to credit terms to enhance cash flow.
- Allocate incoming payments to open items and update payment schedules accurately.
- Resolved customer and internal queries by promptly investigating ledger records to maintain service quality.
- Reconciled accounts daily by reviewing statements and tracking variances to ensure precision.
Accounts Assistant
Sigma Asl
Leigh on Sea, Essex
01.2015 - 01.2025
- Chased outstanding debts through regular communication with debtors via email and phone, contributing to improved cash flow.
- Post receipts and match each payment to the correct bank account.
- Raise and post invoices and credit notes into the ledger.
- Complete month-end reconciliations to keep accounts accurate.
- Resolved debtor and account queries swiftly to minimise payment delays and enhance client relationships.
- Processed and dispatched monthly statements to debtors punctually, ensuring transparency in accounts.
- Raise and process multi-currency payments and record them correctly.
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies and rectifying them to maintain accurate financial records.
- Assisted with receiving, processing and verifying all invoices related to accounts payables.
- Monitored accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely collection and payment of invoices.
- Maintained petty cash for ad-hoc business expenses.
- Reconciled Purchase Orders (POs) to produce accurate inventory reports.
- Chased missing transactions to help facilitate timely payments.
- Provided administrative support to the finance department, organising documents and managing schedules for optimal efficiency.
Accounts Assistant
Forrester Hyde
Southend on sea, Essex
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Processed invoices and managed payments to ensure timely financial operations
- Matched insurance premiums to in-house system, ensuring data accuracy and compliance
- Daily bank reconciliations and cash forecasting
- Compiled month-end financial reports, providing insights for financial analysis and decision-making
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies and rectifying them to maintain accurate financial records.
Accounts Assistant
The Fone Clinic
Southend on sea, Essex
07.2009 - 07.2013
- Processed stock and expense invoices in sterling and foreign currency daily.
- Processed purchase ledger payments across sterling and foreign currency amounts.
- Posted bank transactions and completed bank statement reconciliations each month.
- Processed credit card purchases and reconciled monthly statements.
- Checked stock invoices from eBay PayPal and external suppliers for accuracy.
- Created monthly outstanding stock list for internal tracking and inventory management.
- Completed monthly ledger reconciliations to keep records consistent.
- Produced customer invoices for issued services and goods.
- Reviewed debtor accounts and pursued overdue payments weekly to enhance cash flow.
- Reviewed petty cash weekly to maintain accurate records.
- Reconciled month-end supplier statements and addressed discrepancies to maintain accurate records.
- Conducted various administrative tasks to support finance operations.
Emergency services
Emergency services
Leigh on Sea, Essex
11.2007 - 11.2008
- Process all invoices daily for accurate records.
- Matched invoices to purchase orders, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Resolve internal and external queries within agreed service times.
- Update purchase order system for paid sub-contractors promptly.
- Processed payments via BACS and cheques, maintaining precise transaction records.
- Completed bank account postings and reconciled monthly statements to uphold financial integrity.
- Run staff payroll and update payroll records for each cycle.
- Post credit card transactions and reconcile statements regularly.
- Process CIS submissions for Inland Revenue reporting.
- Handle tax deductions and prepare vouchers for sub-contractors.
Accounts Assistant
Toomey car sales
Westcliff on sea, Essex
09.2006 - 02.2007
- Processed invoices and credit notes across four ledgers for multiple companies, ensuring accurate financial records.
- Processed payments for all companies, including journal entries and ledger reconciliations, to maintain financial integrity.
- Handled credit control and managed credit card processing tasks, contributing to effective cash flow management.
Accounts Assistant
Adams Express glaze UK ltd
Leigh on Sea, Essex
08.2004 - 04.2006
- Processed invoices against purchase orders, ensuring accurate profit margin calculations.
- Updated purchase order system to reflect payments made to sub-contractors.
- Post bank accounts and complete monthly bank reconciliations.
- Post all credit card transactions and complete reconciliations.
- Processed payroll payments via BACS and cheque for staff, ensuring timely disbursement.
- Process CIS submissions to HMRC.
- Handle tax deductions and prepare vouchers for sub-contractors.
Purchase ledger Manager
Liberty Dept Store
london, london
02.2002 - 09.2003
Accounts Assistant
JP Morgan
London, London
12.2000 - 02.2002
Accounts Payable Controller
The National Magazine company
London, London
08.2000 - 12.2000
Accounts payable Manager
Seagram
08.1997 - 08.2000
Accounts payable Manager
Harvey Nichols
London, London
03.1989 - 08.1997
Skills
- Invoice processing
- Account reconciliation and credit control
- Financial reporting
- Data analysis and problem solving
- Customer relationship management
- Time management and administrative support
- Detail orientation
- Teamwork and customer service
Timeline
IBA Technician
Howdens
02.2025 - 07.2026
Accounts Assistant
Sigma Asl
01.2015 - 01.2025
Accounts Assistant
Forrester Hyde
02.2014 - 07.2014
Accounts Assistant
The Fone Clinic
07.2009 - 07.2013
Emergency services
Emergency services
11.2007 - 11.2008
Accounts Assistant
Toomey car sales
09.2006 - 02.2007
Accounts Assistant
Adams Express glaze UK ltd
08.2004 - 04.2006
Purchase ledger Manager
Liberty Dept Store
02.2002 - 09.2003
Accounts Assistant
JP Morgan
12.2000 - 02.2002
Accounts Payable Controller
The National Magazine company
08.2000 - 12.2000
Accounts payable Manager
Seagram
08.1997 - 08.2000
Accounts payable Manager
Harvey Nichols
03.1989 - 08.1997