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Virginia Jones

Totton

Summary

Highly organised and proactive professional with extensive knowledge of payroll systems and PAYE legislation. Demonstrates mastery in Excel spreadsheets, fraud detection, compliance understanding, and data analytics. Proven expertise in financial reporting, internal and external audits, reconciliation, and technical financial knowledge. Adept at ensuring GDPR compliance while driving efficient processes. Committed to leveraging skills for continuous improvement in financial operations.

Driven Accounts Officer with keen eye for financial accuracy and regulatory compliance. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial software, ensuring seamless account management and problem-solving. Committed to improving financial processes and contributing to organisational success.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts officer

Petticoat Management Team
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
06.2014 - 03.2025
  • Looking after 6 clients covering 60 sites in hospitality industry
  • Reconciliation of cash and credit card payments into account via access to bank account and credit cards portals directly
  • Verification of sales and petty cash payments
  • Processing any chargeback requests
  • Checking of any third party payments such as Design my night, booking.com ,welcome, Just eat and stripe
  • Investigating any irregular refunds or payments or quarter
  • Prepared weekly nominal ledgers for accountants.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all financial data to uphold ethics standards.
  • Ensured compliance with standard accounting practices during all operations.
  • Resolved discrepancies in accounts, ensured accurate financial records.
  • Identified customer needs and developed catered solutions to meet demands.
  • All work processed within tight weekly deadlines
  • Any areas for concerns raised with accountants and directors such as fraud cases and theft by employees
  • First point of contact for any administration queries for site, management and accountants
  • Coordinated with external auditors during annual audit processes.

Payroll officer

Petticoat Management Team
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
06.2012 - 06.2014
  • Maintained confidentiality of staff salaries, resulting in high trust levels.
  • Processed end-to-end monthly payroll to ensure timely remuneration.
  • Implemented changes in salary structure following promotions or increments, maintaining fairness in compensation packages.
  • Prepared P60 forms for each employee at the end of each tax year, ensuring legal compliance and clear record-keeping.
  • Maintained auto-enrolment pension procedures effectively; upheld employees' future financial security.
  • Completed year-end reports, aiding comprehensive financial reviews and planning for the next fiscal year.
  • Processed leavers' final payments swiftly; helped transition outgoing staff smoothly.
  • Supported Pension scheme administration efficiently; ensured smooth operation of retirement benefits system.
  • Submitted Real Time Information returns to HMRC monthly; maintained regulatory compliance effortlessly.
  • Ensured accuracy in employee records for thorough payroll management.
  • Resolved employee queries regarding payslips, contributing to better communication within the organisation.
  • Assisted with annual audits to maintain financial transparency.
  • Handled all matters related to tax deductions, providing clarity and compliance.
  • Managed maternity and paternity pay computations; enabled proper support during family expansion periods.
  • Monitored sick leave and holiday entitlements accurately, preventing discrepancies in payrolls.
  • Managed expansive payroll files on new starters, leavers, holiday and statutory payments.
  • Responded to enquiries and provided information regarding payroll related matters.

Stock auditor

Robin Breach Ltd
Southampton
05.2005 - 12.2012
  • Working as director of own company with partner
  • Performed reconciliation tasks to align physical count with system data, ensuring consistency in reports.
  • Enhanced accuracy of product count with detailed auditing process.
  • Identified discrepancies in stock, resulting in necessary adjustments.
  • Utilised industry-standard software tools for precise and reliable audit results.
  • Reported findings from audit to management for prompt action on discrepancies.
  • Improved stock control by conducting regular audits.
  • Investigated reported incidents of theft or damage, providing comprehensive reports on findings.

Higher level teaching assistant

Hounsdown secondary school
Totton, Hampshire
05.2005 - 05.2012

Whilst taking a break to bring up my child I took this part time position

  • Enhanced pupil engagement by developing and implementing interactive lesson plans.
  • Liaised with external agencies as part of multi-disciplinary teams supporting child welfare initiatives.
  • Provided pastoral care to students, fostering a safe and supportive school environment.
  • Implemented special education strategies, ensuring equal access to curriculum for SEN pupils.
  • Aided in the development of Individual Education Plans for SEN children, improving personalised support.
  • Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
  • Participated in teacher training sessions to keep abreast of educational trends and strategies.

Securities lending Office and department trainer

JPMorgan Chase
Bournemouth, England
11.1991 - 01.2005
  • Collaborated with management to create personalised development plans for employees.
  • Deliver and create presentation of department process and overview for other department staff and outside organisation
  • Responsible for the Australian, Spanish and Germany trading desks to obtain sufficient Letter or credit AAA , bonds and cash to cover trade of lend Security on a daily basis
  • Liaise with London, New York desks to identify and rectify failing trades
  • Adjust client stock to allow transfer of same shares from portfolios' of clients to ensure trades of share remained lent to Traders

Education

In work

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Organised and proactive
  • Knowledge of payroll systems
  • PAYE legislation understanding
  • Excel spreadsheet mastery
  • Fraud detection
  • Compliance understanding
  • Data analytics
  • Financial reporting
  • Internal and external audits
  • Reconciliation mastery
  • Technical financial knowledge
  • GDPR knowledge

Timeline

Accounts officer

Petticoat Management Team
06.2014 - 03.2025

Payroll officer

Petticoat Management Team
06.2012 - 06.2014

Stock auditor

Robin Breach Ltd
05.2005 - 12.2012

Higher level teaching assistant

Hounsdown secondary school
05.2005 - 05.2012

Securities lending Office and department trainer

JPMorgan Chase
11.1991 - 01.2005

In work
Virginia Jones