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Wendy Taylor

Weston-super-Mare,North Somerset

Summary

Reliable professional with expertise in bookkeeping and accounting, keen to maintain accurate financial records and account reconciliation. Proficient in using online accounting systems such as Sage and Kashflow, and holds an AAT qualification. Committed to confidentiality handling, ensuring sensitive information is protected.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work history

Accounting bookkeeper

Andy Page Web Design
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
2023.01 - 2025.09

Prepared detailed annual financial statements for proprietor review, facilitating informed business discussions.

Balanced and reconciled monthly bank statements, ensuring accuracy of financial records.

Posted entries to nominal and sales ledger accounts.

Discussed queries with proprietor to resolve sales ledger discrepancies, enhancing accuracy of records.

Guesthouse Proprietor

In partnership with husband
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
2003.02 - 2024.03

Took over business from retiring couple, improving rating from 3 star to 4 star Silver with Visit England and earning the Breakfast Award.

Maintained high levels of hygiene, created a homely atmosphere, updated interior and exterior appearance of property, resulting in many return visits over the years from happy customers.

Sourced local suppliers and services, ensuring attention to dietary restrictions of guests.

Maintained business records using Kashflow online accounting and prepared annual financial statements for accountant's tax submissions.

Accounting bookkeeper

Self Employed
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
2018.04 - 2021.01

Compiled annual financial statements from incomplete records for sole traders, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Executed bookkeeping services to balance bank statements, sales ledger, and nominal accounts up to trial balance and year-end financial statements using Kashflow online accounting system.

Ensured confidentiality while processing sensitive financial data.

Prepared comprehensive financial reports for management reviews.

Accounting clerk

Cleverdon and Co
Nailsea, North Somerset
2008.04 - 2013.03

Bookkeeping services including purchase ledger, sales ledger, nominal ledgers,VAT returns, payroll, using online accounting systems such as Kashflow and Sage Accounting.

Prepared financial statements from incomplete records for a range of businesses from sole trader to limited companies.

Guided clients in navigating online accounting systems.

Reported directly to Partners in the Accountancy Firm.

Bookkeeper

4 Office
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
2003.09 - 2008.03

Prepared bank account reconciliations, maintained purchase ledger and accounts payable, managed sales ledger and credit control, processed VAT returns, and maintained records through Sage system and payroll.

Prepared year-end financial statements for submission to Accountant to facilitate accurate tax calculations.

Reported to Partners, presented monthly accounting reports to provide insights on financial performance.

Education

Professional Examination 1 - Accountancy

ICAEW

Foundation course - Accountancy

Trent Poytechnic
Nottingham
/1983 - /1994

Skills

Online accounting systems

Financial record keeping

Account reconciliation

AAT qualified

Confidentiality handling

Timeline

Accounting bookkeeper

Andy Page Web Design
2023.01 - 2025.09

Accounting bookkeeper

Self Employed
2018.04 - 2021.01

Accounting clerk

Cleverdon and Co
2008.04 - 2013.03

Bookkeeper

4 Office
2003.09 - 2008.03

Guesthouse Proprietor

In partnership with husband
2003.02 - 2024.03

Foundation course - Accountancy

Trent Poytechnic
/1983 - /1994

Professional Examination 1 - Accountancy

ICAEW
Wendy Taylor