As an ambitious and dedicated finance professional with over 9 years of experience across a variety of accounting and finance roles, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of commercial and administrative procedures.
A part-qualified ACCA member with exceptional analytical and numerical skills, and proven ability to confidently communicate financial information to stakeholders across organisations.
NHS Financial Accounts Assistant
(Aug 23 – Current, Bolton)
- Reconciling cashbooks daily for Trust, iFM and Charitable Fund. Furtherly, ensuring that purchase ledger and payroll BACs are monitored according to cashbook and source documentation.
- Completing various monthly control account reconciliations and processing month-end journals, whilst maintaining the upmost accuracy and the drive to meeting internal deadlines.
- Regularly auditing supplier details against purchase ledger, which include amendments of existing or addition of new suppliers. This ensures that accuracy is maintained and fraud is prevented.
- Assisted in trust accounts consolidation, ensuring that the information provided is accurate and sufficient for submission.
- Liaising with the Cashiers department to provide assistance during times of need by receipting/posting transactions, handling incoming calls from staff/patients and taking payments over the phone. This has further developed my communication skills.
- Maintaining a record of fleet and leases owned by the Trust to ensure that accuracy is maintained for reporting purposes.
- Monitoring charitable income/expenditure in order to ensure that appropriate funds are available before any orders are placed.
- Managing finance inbox, which include various payment enquiries or reconciliation of supplier statements, whilst liaising with various departments to resolve any discrepancies or queries.
Ummah Welfare Trust Finance Assistant
(Apr 21 – Aug 23, Bolton)
- Processed charitable expenditure payments to suppliers and partners worldwide whilst collaborating with various departments to ensure timely project completion, enhancing team-working and communication skills.
- Recorded income, reconciled transactions, rectified discrepancies, and developed accuracy, problem-solving, and Excel skills.
- Maintained timesheet records, analysed employee hours and processed payroll, further improving administrative skills.
- Provided voluntary support during peak demands, improving charity-wide relations and developing communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Assisted in integrating and developing the Odoo ERP system for staff time-keeping and producing reports, improving analysis and IT-related skills while saving costs.
Johnsons Stalbridge Accounts Assistant
(Oct 18 – Sep 20, Preston)
- Produced weekly management reports and conducted variance analysis, demonstrating proficiency in Excel, analytical skills, and communication skills. Additionally, managed weekly and monthly invoice cycles.
- Performed month-end duties, including maintaining and reconciling rental-stock depreciation, balance sheet accounts, and inter-company accounting, showcasing strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Collaborated with various management accountants during peak times to assist with month-end duties, including journal processing, reconciliation, and analytical tasks, highlighting my ability to work well in a team environment.
Chubb Fire and Security Finance Assistant
(Jul 16 – Oct 18, Blackburn)
- Processed and recorded high volumes of vendor payments via eBanking, managing intercompany netting, customer refunds, and intercompany refunds in adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs). This led to improved accuracy and time management skills.
- Efficiently managed employee and branch petty cash expense claims, collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. This helped hone my interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various accounting software systems, including JD Edwards, Syteline, and Navision, by processing and posting cash book journals with precision and accuracy. This showcases my expertise in administrative and IT skills.
Curtis Law Solicitors Accounts Assistant
(Oct 14 – Jul 16, Blackburn)
- Diligently recorded and processed high volumes of electronic and cheque payments daily, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company procedures. This honed my attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Conducted various accounting transactions, including postings, bills, and transfers, demonstrating my proficiency in financial management and technical accounting.
- Consistently completed daily and monthly bank reconciliations for client, office, and deposit accounts, showcasing my reliability and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Proactively resolved payment-related queries from external clients, including courts and insurance companies, demonstrating my excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) – Exemptions gained from Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills exams. Completed 2 from 5 Strategic Professional exams.
(Ongoing, Home study)
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) – BA Accountancy (2:1)
(Sep 11 – Jul 14, Preston)
Modules (includes but not exhaustive): Financial/Management Accounting, Audit, Taxation, Law, Corporate Finance, Economics and Mathematics
Cardinal Newman College – A-Level Accounting (B), Economics (C) and Business Studies (D)
(Sep 09 – Jul 11, Preston)
Fulwood Academy (formerly know as Fulwood High School and Arts College) – 11 ½ A-C GCSE’s including English (B) and Mathematics (B)
(Sep 09 – Jul 11, Preston)
