Bookkeeper

Education/Qualification

• Certificate in Business Accounting (C01–C05)
• Operational Level (E1, P1, F1)
• 2013 University of Salford – BSc Finance and Accounting
• 2011 University of Salford – Diploma in Accounting
• 2007 The Manchester College – Access to Business & IT
• 2004 Up Holland High School – 9 GCSEs including Mathematics and English

Systems used

• Microsft Word and Excel – Intermediate
• Xero
• Sage
• Internal systems

Career Summary

Current Employer – Hospitality

Position – Bookkeeper

Dates – 2021 – Present

• Reports to Director
• Manages financial records for two hospitality businesses using Xero software

• Responsible for processing accounts payable/receivable – processing up to 50 invoices daily
• Performs supplier payments/ bank and petty cash reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Prepares and submits quarterly VAT returns in compliance with HMRC
• Supports month-end closing with journal entries and trial balance reviews
• Monitor cash flow – highlight discrepancies/assists with budgeting
• Collaborates with external accountants to ensure statutory compliance

Previous Employer –Telecommunications Services

Position – Financial Accountant

Dates – February 2015 – 2021

• Worked in a team of 5 – Reported to Director
• Lead budgeting/forecasting/cash flow management/financial reporting
• Provided financial advice to senior stakeholders and budget holders
• Oversaw weekly cash forecasting/supplier/customer payments/online banking
• Prepared quarterly VAT returns and ensured compliance with accounting standards
• Implemented a new billing system and collaborated on internal portal development.
• Streamlined processes to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency