Experience

Zhero

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounts / Payroll Administrator

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  London, England, United Kingdom



Various Companies

• United States
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounts Assistant / Virtual PA

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2019

  - Invoicing / bookkeeping - Copy writing for social media - Social media marketing - Writing / sending mail outs to subscribers - Organising day coaching events for clients - Liaising with clients - General diary management



Decode London

• Accounts (Part time / freelance

  • Sep 2014 - Jul 2016

  London, United Kingdom



NCA

• Management Accountant

  • Apr 2012 - Jul 2014

  London, United Kingdom Key Responsibilities: - Producing monthly management accounts to strict deadlines: Involving analysing, interpreting and communicating financial data to senior management and so contributing to medium/long term organisation planning and forecasts; Preparing monthly commentaries, providing variance analysis and determining root cause for significant variances. Communicating findings to Deputy Directors. - Preparing and posting Accrual and Prepayment journals. - Monthly… Show more Key Responsibilities: - Producing monthly management accounts to strict deadlines: Involving analysing, interpreting and communicating financial data to senior management and so contributing to medium/long term organisation planning and forecasts; Preparing monthly commentaries, providing variance analysis and determining root cause for significant variances. Communicating findings to Deputy Directors. - Preparing and posting Accrual and Prepayment journals. - Monthly balance sheet reconciliation. - Annual Budget Preparation & Mid Year Reviews involving liaising with department heads to review historical activity, trends and future commitments. - Completion of year-end review and final actuals. - Providing external auditors with financial data and assisting with any queries. - Improving invoice processes by arranging regular meetings with suppliers to understand their and our own needs – meaning invoices are paid more promptly and more securely. - Responsible for ensuring supplier invoices are authorized by senior management before passing on to Accounts Payable team for payment. Key Achievements: - Being given the responsibility of managing the IT and communications annual budget of £40 million within a year of joining the finance department. - Successfully managing the transition of the IT/Communication SOCA accounts into the NCA, including the redesign of the account code and cost centre code structures to ensure better fit within the new organization and improve analysis of financial information. - Organising processes and procedures to support a 40% reduction in month end close from 5 to 3 days. - Maintaining excellent relationships with external suppliers to change and improve billing processes. - Proven ability to present information clearly and accurately to people at all levels including senior management and Deputy Directors. Show less



UK Home Office

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Desk Officer - International Operations

  • Mar 2010 - Apr 2012

  London, United Kingdom - Coordinated a 3 day European Conference in Warsaw for 60 people - Provided 24/7 critical incident management support on various international matters to both UK and international partners - Delivered operational and administrative support to colleagues based overseas - Researched and analysed data received for distribution to internal and external law enforcement partners with instruction on what action needed to be taken - Proof read, edited and prepared legal documents in… Show more - Coordinated a 3 day European Conference in Warsaw for 60 people - Provided 24/7 critical incident management support on various international matters to both UK and international partners - Delivered operational and administrative support to colleagues based overseas - Researched and analysed data received for distribution to internal and external law enforcement partners with instruction on what action needed to be taken - Proof read, edited and prepared legal documents in keeping with current European legislation - required excellent attention to detail Show less



BAT

• United Kingdom
• Tobacco Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Excel Project Assistant

  • Mar 2009 - Feb 2010

  London, United Kingdom - Using advanced Excel skills I developed and improved existing Excel spreadsheets used to record and track changes and developments to all marketing projects (up to 141 at any one time) - Compiled project status charts and graphs for Directors and Project Managers - Required to liaise with managers from various departments to ensure they received regular project updates



Betfair

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Internal Audit Administrator

  • Jun 2004 - Dec 2009

  London, United Kingdom Daily administration of the client reconciliation and control processes - Reduced financial risk to company by up to £750k per annum - Oversaw Client Audit Team in manager's absence - Created a process for the Audit Team whereby any errors or liabilities found were documented and resolved quickly and efficiently (improving customer experience and company's reputation) - Developed and implemented a 'sign-off' process to minimise internal financial risk - required creating and… Show more Daily administration of the client reconciliation and control processes - Reduced financial risk to company by up to £750k per annum - Oversaw Client Audit Team in manager's absence - Created a process for the Audit Team whereby any errors or liabilities found were documented and resolved quickly and efficiently (improving customer experience and company's reputation) - Developed and implemented a 'sign-off' process to minimise internal financial risk - required creating and maintaining a strong internal network across the company and working with key managers to secure their 'buy-in' - Managed a Six-Sigma project - aim was to improve existing processes to better achieve key objectives, reduce time lines and add value to the business

• PA/Office Manager - Operations

  • Mar 2004 - Jun 2004

  London, United Kingdom Temporary Role where duties included: - General office/admin duties - Organising travel - Ordering and maintaining office supplies - Booking meeting rooms - Maintaining holiday and sickness records - Writing PowerPoint and Visio presentations Client Operations Head of Department - Archiving departmental documents