Accounts Assistant

Education/Qualification

• 2020 The University of Sheffield – BSc Psychology 2:1
• 2017 Richmond School and Sixth Form College – A Levels and GCSEs including Mathematics and English

Systems used

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Career Summary

Current Employer – Company

Position – Purchase Ledger Assistant

Dates – April 2024 – Present

• Process and reconcile supplier invoices across 13 international entities, ensuring VAT accuracy and correct coding
• Reconcile Soldo statements, employee expenses, and company credit card transactions, ensuring supporting documentation and policy compliance
• Coordinate supplier payments and employee reimbursements while maintaining accurate and audit-ready records
• Played a lead role in updating the Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process, incorporating staff feedback to drive efficiency and clarity
• Led user testing for a new purchase order system, delivered training sessions, and produced finance team announcements and guidance documentation
• Wrote internal and external communications on process changes and contributed suggestions adopted by the Financial Controller to refine operations
• Utilise Sage 200 for invoice processing, direct debit postings, and supporting financial administration
• Supported month-end tasks through reconciliations, reporting, and variance analysis using Excel
• Managed the finance inbox, resolving supplier and internal queries, and liaising with cross-functional teams to maintain smooth workflows
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Previous Employer – Museum

Position – Finance Officer

Dates – November 2022 – February 2024

• Managed accounts payable and receivable functions with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting
• Delivered staff training and resolved queries via the finance inbox, promoting good financial practices
• Coordinated weekly BACS payments, managed manual transactions, and reconciled daily takings
• Supported office and administrative functions, including document handling and supplier communication
• Monitored policy compliance and assisted with audit preparation and process review

Previous Employer – Coffee shop

Position – Head Barista and Front of House

Dates – March 2022 – June 2022

• Oversaw day-to-day operations, including inventory, supplier relations, and team coordination
• Managed cash handling, reconciliations, and customer service for a high-volume café
• Led social media engagement, increasing customer interaction and local visibility

Previous Employer – Coffee shop

Position – Barista 

Dates – October 2021 – March 2022

• Maintained excellent customer service standards and efficient inventory management
• Responsible for daily takings, stock control, and hygiene compliance
• Assisted with brand promotion through digital content creation

Previous Employer – Secondary school

Position – KS3 Thrive Practitioner

Dates – June 2020 – August 2021

• Delivered targeted 1:1 and group interventions to students with SEMH needs
• Tracked outcomes, managed safeguarding documentation, and collaborated on SEN strategies
• Supported administrative functions including scheduling and report writing