Brendan Scoley

Proactively manage the credit control across a portfolio of customers (£2m- £3m annual turnover). Build a basic understanding of our customers and their products when chasing in payment of the invoices.

Credit Control Assistant - Grafton Optical - Berkhamsted

(2026-03)

Proactively manage the credit control across a portfolio of customers (£2m- £3m annual turnover). Build a basic understanding of our customers and their products when chasing in payment of the invoices.

• Be responsible for the posting and allocation of collections against customer accounts using Sage50
• Send out monthly statements
• Chase outstanding invoices by telephone, email and/or letter in line with an agreed schedule
• Undertake monthly sales ledger reviews
• Verify invoices by checking receipt of goods and monitoring orders and quotes
• Set up new debtor accounts in Sage 50
• Order entry, raising customer invoices, dealing with post and packing, answering telephones, fire safety checks/administration

Accounts Assistant - Everyvalve Limited - Potters Bar

(2017-05 - 2024-08)

Managed multi-currency transactions, import/export operations, and adherence to PVA procedures, including reconciling CDS VAT records and liaising with shippers. Oversaw sales invoicing, credit control, and debt collection using Experian. Coordinated stock control, deliveries, and inventory in SAGE 50 Accounts Professional, whilst preparing purchase orders, matching invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and authorising payments.

Executed bank, petty cash, and credit card reconciliations, and prepared VAT returns and EC sales list submissions. Processed a Monthly Payroll using Sage.

• Increased debt recovery rate by streamlining credit control processes
• Increased the Organisations Bank Balance by over 100 per cent allowing for the potential to increase further by investing in shares
• Ensured year-end accounts cleanliness, received commendation from external accountant
• Maintained sales ledger accounts, allocated receipts, issued customer statements, and resolved discrepancies efficiently

Accounts Administrator - H4 Aerospace (UK) Limited - Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

(2007-05 - 2017-05)

Input and maintained transactional data in QuickBooks, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of accounts. Matched documentation and coded, validated, and posted purchase invoices. Controlled sales, purchase, and nominal ledgers with expertise in double-entry bookkeeping, profit and loss reporting, and balance sheet preparation.

Prepared quarterly VAT returns according to the Standard Scheme. Administered sales invoicing, debtor control, and crafted cash flow forecasts. Regularly chased outstanding payments with professionalism, whilst managing trial balance extensions for year-end adjustments.

• Reduced aviation insurance premium from 35k to 17k
• Implemented Auto Enrolment Workplace Pensions Scheme with NEST Pension setup
• Maintained fixed asset register; updated journal entries for new acquisitions and disposals
• Generated year-end accounts and facilitated tax submissions through Dropbox for partnership accountant

Carer for Family Members - Self-employed

(2024-08 - 2026-03)

Deliver comprehensive care, support, and companionship to ailing family members, focusing on physical and emotional well-being. Coordinate healthcare appointments and manage medication schedules, ensuring compliance with treatment plans. Respond promptly to health emergencies, liaising with medical professionals when necessary.

Diploma of Higher Education - Accountancy - Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers, Home Learning College (2014-04 - 2015-08)