Finance / Office Manager

Education/Qualification

• AAT Level 4 Qualified
• AS Accounts
• Intro to Sage Payroll
• GCSE’s

Systems used

• Microsoft Office incl. Excel
• SAGE 50 / 100 / Payroll
• Xero
• Quickbooks
• Aptos
• Priam
• Inhouse systems

Career Summary

Current Employer – Security services – T/O £3 Mill

Position – Bookkeeper / Office Manager

Dates – October 2023 – present

• Works in a Team of 2 and report to the Managing Director
• Oversees the day-to-day running of the office and accounts department
• Prepares and submits quarterly VAT returns/CIS returns/RTI submissions to HMRC
• Processes monthly payroll including timesheet reconciliation and employee payments for 70 employees
• Completes weekly bank reconciliations and journal postings – including accrual and prepayment postings
• Manage sales ledger/purchase ledger/credit control functions
• Processes 300 invoices weekly valuing £2,000-£50,000
• Liaises with suppliers daily via telephone and email, resolving queries and discrepancies
• Performs credit control duties via telephone and email
• Sets up monthly payment run
• Coordinates office administration and support operational efficiency across the business
• Maintains office stock and stationary levels
• Onboards new starters/ running vetting checks
• Deals with office maintenance issues
• Maintains accurate financial records and resolve supplier and customer account queries

Previous Employer – Construction / Building Services

Position – Accounts Assistant

Dates – April 2021 – September 2023

• Managed sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control functions
• Assisted with the day-to-day running of the accounts department
• Processed payroll, VAT returns, CIS returns, and HMRC submissions
• Carried out weekly bank reconciliations and journal postings
• Maintained accurate financial records and supported finance administration

Previous Employer – Manufacturing / Fitted Furniture

Position – Accounts Assistant

Dates – September 2015 – January 2021 (Redundancy)

• Managed sales ledger/purchase ledger/credit control activities
• Prepared quarterly VAT returns
• Processed weekly payroll and employee wage payments
• Completed weekly bank reconciliations and journal entries
• Assisted with customer kitchen and bedroom designs using Articad
• Supported ordering of materials and general office administration

Previous Employer – Aerospace Engineering

Position – Accounts Assistant

Dates – February 2012 – September 2015 (Voluntary Redundancy)

Previous Employer – Manufacturing

Position – Accounts Assistant

Dates – September 2009 – October 2010 (Redundancy)

Previous Employer – Education Supplies

Position – Accounts Assistant

Dates – April 2008 – May 2009 (Redundancy)

Previous Employer – Home Creations Ltd

Position – Accounts Clerk

Dates – March 2009 – April 2008 (Temporary)

Previous Employer – John Smith Butlers

Position – Accounts Assistant

Dates – July 2006 – February 2008