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Susanna Tunnell

Ely,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Highly organised administrative professional with advanced typing speed and strong Microsoft Office suite proficiency, skilled in dictation typing, document formatting and maintaining accurate office records. Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail in record-keeping, budgeting and financial planning while upholding strict discretion and confidentiality. Known for clear written and verbal communication, professional correspondence and telephone etiquette, with proven strengths in organisation and prioritisation. Committed to supporting efficient office operations through initiative taking, effective interpersonal communication and consistently high standards of administrative support.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Adminstrator/Business Manager

Little Thetford C of E Primary School
Ely, Cambs
2013.11 - Current

As the sole office support, I managed all the administration for the school.

Finance Officer

Bottisham Village College
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2011.11 - 2013.11
  • Maintained high level of accuracy whilst processing payments for improved financial operation.
  • Enhanced financial transparency by conducting detailed audits on a regular basis.
  • Performed meticulous risk assessment, mitigated potential fiscal issues.
  • Identified areas of cost reduction through careful analysis of expenditure patterns.
  • Improved operational efficiency by automating various finance-related tasks wherever possible.
  • Managed team effectively towards achieving set targets, enhanced overall team performance.
  • Efficiently processed payroll for staff members.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.

Credit Controller

Anson Packaging
Haddenham, Cambridgeshire
2011.08 - 2011.10
  • Conducted regular account reviews to maintain accurate records.
  • Developed strong relations with clients, fostering loyalty and trust on both ends.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving billing disputes amicably yet promptly.
  • Streamlined debt collection processes resulting in improved financial health of the company.
  • Liaised with sales department for achieving better client communication.

Finance Assistant

Anson Packaging
Haddenham, Cambridgeshire
2011.04 - 2011.07
  • Calculated client invoices with an efficient use of accounting software.
  • Processed purchase orders, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
  • Handled ad-hoc finance related tasks efficiently whilst maintaining high accuracy levels.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers.
  • Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.
  • Answered member calls regarding accounts and made necessary adjustments and payments.

Finance Assistant

Hughes Hall
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2011.02 - 2011.03

Purchase Ledger

Software Tester

Babraham Instutute
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2010.11 - 2010.12
  • Reviewed software specifications for comprehensive understanding prior to testing phase, aiding accuracy of results.
  • Performed regression tests after bug fixes, confirming improved functionality.
  • Enhanced software quality by conducting thorough testing and debugging processes.
  • Identified bugs for rectification to improve overall user experience.

Finance Manager

Kendle International Ltd
Ely, Cambridgeshire
1988.05 - 2010.10

Supported Finance Director

Office Manager/Finance Assistant

Kengle International Ltd
Ely, Cambridgeshire
2003.09 - 2008.04

Managed a team of secretarial staff.

Education

AAT - Finance

Long Road Sixth Form College
Cambridge
2007.09 - 2008.05

Secretarial Course - Business and Commerce

Cambridge College for Further Education
Cambridge
1981.09 - 1982.06

O'Levels - Secondary School

Witchford Village College
Ely
1979.09 - 1981.06

Simon Langton Grammar School for Girls
Canterbury
1976.09 - 1979.07

Skills

  • Advanced typing speed
  • Microsoft office suite proficiency
  • Budgeting and financial planning
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Attention to Detail
  • Highly organised
  • Maintaining office records
  • Dictation typing
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Record-keeping
  • Organisation and prioritisation
  • Professional correspondence
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Document formatting
  • Initiative taking
  • Communication proficiency
  • Interpersonal communication

Timeline

Adminstrator/Business Manager

Little Thetford C of E Primary School
2013.11 - Current

Finance Officer

Bottisham Village College
2011.11 - 2013.11

Credit Controller

Anson Packaging
2011.08 - 2011.10

Finance Assistant

Anson Packaging
2011.04 - 2011.07

Finance Assistant

Hughes Hall
2011.02 - 2011.03

Software Tester

Babraham Instutute
2010.11 - 2010.12

AAT - Finance

Long Road Sixth Form College
2007.09 - 2008.05

Office Manager/Finance Assistant

Kengle International Ltd
2003.09 - 2008.04

Finance Manager

Kendle International Ltd
1988.05 - 2010.10

Secretarial Course - Business and Commerce

Cambridge College for Further Education
1981.09 - 1982.06

O'Levels - Secondary School

Witchford Village College
1979.09 - 1981.06

Simon Langton Grammar School for Girls
1976.09 - 1979.07
Susanna Tunnell