Profile
I am a highly motivated Graduate and Part-Qualified Accountant with a strong background in Accounting, Finance and Retail. With my ability to quickly understand complex topics I am able to develop my knowledge and work well both independently and as part of a productive team. Along with this I can demonstrate the commitment and organisation required to meet demanding deadlines while working under pressure. I am now seeking to join an organisation where I can apply both my knowledge and my industry related experience to become a valuable asset.
Key Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft software (including V-Lookups & Pivot tables), basic VBA, basic Viztopia accounts production software, Data entry software and Sage Level 1 & Level 2.
Experienced In using ECS Qube and Qube Horizon (property management accounting software).
Working productively as an individual as well as a team member, organising priorities and working under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Experienced in Bank reconciliations, cashbook journals, double entry bookkeeping, petty cash, cash handling, internal accounts, data entry, contras, inter-company transfers.
Supporting accountants in preparing month end and year end accounts.
Developed analytical skills with the ability to spot a problem before it develops and create a sustainable solution.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to a wide range of business stakeholders.
Adhering to ACCA/Companies best practise and polices at all times.
Training departments on new computer system and manipulating CSV and Excel files to create templates for company.
Education & Qualifications
2013 – ACCA Part Qualified Accountant (F1, F2, F3, F4, F7, F8, F9)
2011 – 2013: BPP Business University
BSc Professional Accounting (Accelerated Course) (2:1)
2009 – 2011: Sir George Monoux College
A-Levels: ICT (D), Economics (C), Mathematics (D)
2005 – 2009: Willowfield Secondary School
GCSEs: R.E. (A), Geography (C), Mathematics (B), ICT (Merit), Additional Science (B), P.E. (Merit), English Language (C), Design & Technology (D), English Literature (C), Art (D), Science (C), French (D).
Employment History
Fresh Water House Property Management (FTSE 250)
Feb 2014~Present Date
Finance Assistant (FT)
Identifying payments received and allocating accurately to a large commercial & residential portfolio.
End of month bank reconciliation and running reports to indentify errors in Qube horizon.
Liaising with service charge accounts, solicitors, credit controllers and senior managers.
Dealing with client’s queries by telephone and email, Coding and Inputting client’s invoices, demands and statements.
Helping to implement a new system (Qube Horizon) and setting up reports and controls.
Creating step by step guides for new Qube users and helping colleagues to get familiar with new system. Assisting in the production of monthly & Quarterly reports on Qube.
Using Excel formulas and functions to improve efficiency of work.
Reconciliations, cashbook journals, internal accounts, inter-company transfers.
Updating Qube database (properties, leases, valuations, EFT, insurance policies, chargeable rates, cash accounts, aged debtors etc.).
Supporting accountants in preparing monthly and yearly accounts.
Training departments on new computer system and manipulating CSV and Excel files to create templates for company.
MLM Property Management–Client Account Assistant (FT)
Sept 2013~Feb 2014
Identifying payments received and allocating accurately, petty cash & expenses.
Processing, cancelling, settling and unsettling transactions (including Foreign Tranx).
Querying receipts that cannot be identified with the management department and bank.
Reconciling bank statements daily and Reconciling supplier statements monthly.
Coding and Inputting clients invoices, demands and statements.
Dealing with clients queries by telephone and email.
Working closely with client accountants, service charge accountants, credit controllers and management surveyors.
Maintaining accurate records and filing all relevant material in our electronic paper storage system.
Using ECS Qube (Property management accounting software) throughout the day.
CeX – Customer Sales Advisor (PT) (4 days PW/Weekends)
Mar 2013~July 2014
Engaging customers directly on the shop-floor to advice on product selection, presenting options that suited customer needs and budgets, demonstrating products and explaining features.
Influencing purchasing decisions in a non-pressured manner.
Building rapport and trust with customers, securing repeat business and referrals.
Promoting the store loyalty card scheme to further protect future revenues.
Merchandising; constructing attractive product displays to encourage sales.
Financial responsibilities; managing floats and performing daily reconciliations.
Hewlett & Packard – Advanced Data Entry Clerk (PT Contract)
Jan 2013~Mar 2013
Preparing cheques for computer entry by compiling and sorting information.
Processing cheques by reviewing data for errors; resolving errors.
Enters cheque data by inputting numeric information on keyboard.
Verifying cheques by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or re-entering data (balancing cheques).
Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
SRLV – Account Assistant (PT Contract)
Sept 2012~Dec 2012
Updating sales and purchase ledger on a daily basis and Preparing VAT returns (Excel).
Reconciling several finance accounts.
Control of Petty Cash account.
Managing daily post in and out.
Handling and writing cheques.
Receiving and processing all invoices, expense forms and requests for payment.
Verifying calculations working with the Accounts system (Viztopia).
Liaising and consulting with clients over the phone or via email.
Card Factory – Sales Assistant (PT)
Dec 2009~June 2012
Operating on a computerised till in an often busy environment, taking payment via cash and debit.
Carrying out audits; calculating data ensuring it matches up with figures being recorded.
Financial responsibilities; managing floats and performing daily reconciliations.
Creating a strategic approach to managing both the safe and the cash on the facilities.
Delta Club – Administrator Assistant (Work Experience)
June 2008~Aug 2008
Off License – Paper Round Boy (Part-Time)
Aug 2005~Jan 2009
References
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