Experience

Ginx TV Ltd.

• United Kingdom
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounts Assistant

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Jigsaw Business Solutions Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bookkeeper (Senior Executive)

  • May 2021 - Jul 2022



Stephen Michael Associates

• Freelance Accountant & Bookkeeper

  • 2003 - Jun 2022

  • I was appointed on a part-time basis to manage the end-to-end payroll function, processing payroll entries and reports for up to 70 employees. • Monitoring and updating payroll information with staff absences, sickness, deductions and overtime to ensure data accuracy. • Reconciliating monthly nominal ledger payroll accounts and facilitating cross-department collaboration with the reporting team on net pay, advances, pensions, PAYE and NI. • Coordinating and delivering bookkeeping and QuickBooks training to both new and existing clients. • Providing strategic oversight of the bookkeeping unit, with responsibility for accounts receivable, accounts payable and banking reconciliation. • Leading communications with both vendors and clients to enable timely payments and reduce outstanding accounts receivables. • Posting AP and AR payments and prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and record keeping • Entering data and proofreading to a high standard to successfully maintain account books and accounting systems. • Performing extensive audit testing of income and expenditure on medium-sized charities. Show less



EXFO Ontology

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • 2012 - 2020

  • I held responsibility for the management of key financial documentation, such as expense reports and invoices. • Oversaw the physical and digital administration of filing systems and updated well-organised, easily attainable records. • Worked closely in liaison with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes. • Ensured adequate supply levels, timely product ordering and efficient management of company resources by controlling the office inventory. • Champion service excellence by resolving vendor and employee enquiries regarding invoices and purchases. • Significantly improved office organisation capabilities by identifying and implementing an efficient filing system. • Managed travel arrangements, such as hotel room booking, car rentals and airfare for travelling both domestically and internationally. • Steered logistic efforts to support the delivery of corporate events. • Planned major business changes, including system conversions and office moves, to support growth. Show less



Specsavers Optical Superstore UK

• Senior AP Administrator

  • 2011 - 2012

  • I was engaged to manage the AP administrative function and processed high volumes of all UK and ROI invoices sent daily for over 700 stores. • Distributed mail correspondence throughout the finance division and scanned and reviewed invoices for clarity. • Reviewed accuracy of invoice data to avoid the duplication of payments through the OCR system. • Supervised and led a team of 3 clerks to liaise with UK and ROI stores and raise daily payment runs for suppliers. • Facilitated effective communication internally with staff across multiple departments and accounting to maintain circulation and billing data. • Established new vendor accounts, updated existing information and resolved queries within agreed SLA’s. • Monitored daily processes of approved expense claims and credit cards in compliance with expense policies. Show less