Melanie Pead Cert NatSci (Open)
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Experience
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Gordon Timber
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United Kingdom
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Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Administrator
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Dec 2022 - Present
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HighWater - Private Water Supplies
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United Kingdom
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2022
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Capgemini
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India
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Professional
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Feb 2013 - Sep 2021
Oversee month end activities, collate variance analysis from Service Directors, Project Managers and PMO then report position to Sector FC. ▪ Assist the business with forecasting by ensuring accuracy and challenging any gaps to budget. ▪ Validate revenue and costs by checking contracts and POs from clients/suppliers are in place. ▪ Approve/follow approval hierarchy for new projects. ▪ Provide financial guidance and ensure accounting and company standards are adhered to. ▪ Cover the FC in their absence. ▪ Other tasks include quarterly VAT returns and balance sheet reconciliation. ▪ Work cross-discipline: complete month end tasks for Applications (APPS) and Cloud Infrastructure Services (CIS). Show less
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Highland Council
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Clerical Assistant - Finance
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May 2011 - Feb 2013
Sourcing and arranging business travel and accommodation for employees and their clients Ensure that travel costs are below the budget set and offer alternative, more cost effective travel and or/accommodationMaintain files and spreadsheets to allow for accurate analysisEnsure that paperwork is accurate for reconciliation at the end of each month for the company credit cardsEnsure compliance to policies and procedures and challenging requests where appropriate
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Relief Clerical Assistant/Receptionist - ECS
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Apr 2010 - May 2011
Assisted with reception as a when requiredMaintained personnel files in accordance with the Data Protection Act and adhere to confidentiality Assist with village Hall Grant applications and process payment on Oracle Assisted with childcare financeOrdered items for the office and for primary schools
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Global Highland
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Receptionist
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2010
General reception duties Recorded and received payment for the Traditional Music Classes Ensure incoming mail is received by the relevant department and sort outgoing mail Ordering and receiving stationary items for the office General reception duties Recorded and received payment for the Traditional Music Classes Ensure incoming mail is received by the relevant department and sort outgoing mail Ordering and receiving stationary items for the office
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Parkdean Holidays
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United Kingdom
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Receptionist
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Jul 2008 - Nov 2009
General reception duties Take bookings for caravan and tent pitches both over the phone and in person Answer general queries about the area Assisted with the bar and restaurant and cleaning department when required General reception duties Take bookings for caravan and tent pitches both over the phone and in person Answer general queries about the area Assisted with the bar and restaurant and cleaning department when required
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Education
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The Open University
Bachelor's degree, Natural Sciences -
Kaplan Financial
BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting, Accounting -
The Open University
Certificate, Natural Sciences -
Queen Victoria School