Alexandra Smith

I am highly motivated, methodical and very hard working. I can work on my own and as part of a team. I can prioritise my schedule and work well under pressure to meet set deadlines. I am willing to learn and enjoy new challenges.

Finance Assistant – Accounts Payable at Martec Ltd (2026-01 – Present)

I am an accounts payable finance assistant, fulfilling a variety of tasks.

• Invoice processing, deal with queries with suppliers and complete statement reconciliations to ensure all documentation necessary has been received
• Aid with month end tasks by pulling, reviewing and completing reports from the companies system
• Complete admin tasks such as responding to email queries and scanning documents

Community Support Worker at Purelife Homecare (2024-06 – 2025-09)

In this role I travel around the community to service users residents. I am there to help complete domestic tasks that the service user struggles to complete, sometimes this can involve supervising the service user whilst they complete the task or me myself doing the task they are unable to complete themselves. I also help the service users with community access which can be taking them to the local supermarkets to get their weekly shopping other times this could be taking them somewhere to complete activities.

I also support services users by contacting people via telephone call on their behalf if they aren't able to do this themselves. My main task is to help support service users to be independent and encourage them to complete tasks themselves.

Finance Assistant at Parker Steel LTD (2022-12 – 2024-03)

In this role, I applied the knowledge gained from my Level 3 AAT Accounting Diploma on a daily basis. I was responsible for maintaining accurate purchase ledger records, ensuring all supplier invoices were processed correctly through a digital system, helping bring this system into place I reported any issues to the necessary individuals. I also reconciled supplier statements and investigated discrepancies.

Additionally, I handled confidential financial data, including bank account details, and recorded all incoming and outgoing transactions in compliance with company procedures. My role also involved preparing cash and cheque deposits for banking, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy. Through this position, I developed strong communication skills by liaising with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries promptly.

I also managed administrative tasks such as sorting and distributing incoming post, recording outgoing correspondence, and maintaining organized filing systems to support efficient audit trails.

Admin (2019-02 – 2022-12)

• Receive emails of confirmed jobs and update the company system for jobs daily
• Invoice jobs that have been completed

Host and Barista at Big Fun House (2017-11 – 2019-03)

In this role I worked both at the front reception of the establishment and the coffee shop, in both roles I was handling money from the customers to the tills.

• Meet and greet customers
• Work the coffee machine
• End of day cleaning of the play equipment

Waitress and Kitchen Porter at City Kitchen (Canteen) (2016-05 – 2016-11)

• Delivered customers food and drinks to their tables
• Assisted in the kitchen with making beverages and washing up
• Cleaned and cleared tables

Advanced Diploma in Accounting in Accounting – Canterbury College (2020-09 – 2021-06)

AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting in Accounting – Canterbury College (2019-09 – 2020-08)

BTEC A-Levels in Health and Social Care, Business – The Canterbury Academy (2017-09 – 2019-06)

GCSEs in Multiple Subjects – The Canterbury Academy (2012-09 – 2017-06)