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Elisha Meyer

Finance assistant

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CardiffMember since May 4, 2026
operaSAPPleoQuickbooksCustomer serviceManagementBank reconciliationPayroll processingCredit controlPurchase LedgerSales LedgerVAT returns
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About

I am an ambitious, target driven, individual who has acquired a fundamental knowledge and understanding in customer service and management through an extensive background in customer facing roles. I have gained multiple transferrable skills that I can apply to all aspects of work. I adapt well to fast paced environments and always welcome a challenge.

I am innovative, resourceful and learn quickly. I am committed to my continuous personal and professional development and am open to exploring new and exciting opportunities.

Experience

Finance Assistant at Run4Wales (2024-09 – Present)

  • Creating, sending, and following up on invoices and bills
  • Creating financial reports on a regular basis
  • Working directly with the Finance Manager and supporting them in their role by maintaining accurate financial records
  • Entering financial data into the system
  • Updating financial records
  • Checking figures, postings, and documents for accuracy
  • Maintaining files and records in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Recording, storing, accessing, and analysing computerised financial information
  • Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the Finance Manager
  • Bank reconciliation / Current account / Deposit account / Charity account and Credit cards
  • Reviewing and adhering to department budgets
  • Adhering to the organisation's financial policies and procedures
  • Monthly payroll for monthly and casual staff via quickbooks
  • Pension uploads via Scottish widows
  • Exporting Pleo expenses making sure correct nominals and VAT rates are allocated
  • Suggesting changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions

Finance Assistant at Don Skene Cycles Ltd (2021-03 – Present)

  • Process and input invoices
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Supplier account reconciliation
  • Weekly payroll (8 Employees)
  • Submitting Weekly pension contributions with true potential
  • Update supplier information
  • Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns via Quickbooks
  • Responding to all commercial enquiries via phone and email

Finance Administrator at Telecare24 (2023-02 – 2024-09)

  • Purchase Ledger
  • Process and input supplier invoices
  • Match stock invoices against Purchase Orders
  • Supplier account reconciliation
  • Process payments made and maintenance within the general ledgers
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Sales Ledger
  • Production of Quotes and Sales invoices for commercial clients
  • Providing daily credit control support and debt referral
  • Update customer records to reflect payment dates and remittances
  • Manage manual allocations of payments gained daily
  • Liaise with customers via telephone and email
  • Account Administration
  • Assist with new debtor verification via phone and email
  • Update and maintain subscriber direct debit information
  • Maintain and finalise subscriber agreements
  • Escalate issues to the team and wider business
  • Assist the senior staff with any ad-hoc administrative duties

Finance Assistant at Park Plaza Cardiff (2021-06 – 2023-01)

  • Reconciling the daily banking and highlighting any discrepancies to the financial controller
  • Preparing the daily cash banking
  • Checking all revenue has been recorded correctly in the hotel POS systems and that any discrepancies are investigated, corrected, and reported to the Financial Controller
  • Maintaining the Laguna health club membership admin and reconciling the direct debit run
  • Managing the age debt and Paymaster accounts and ensuring all payments are made in a timely manner, reporting any overdue amounts to the financial controller on a weekly basis
  • Preparing all customer invoices in a timely manner and ensuring they are error free and match the CORRESPONDENCE PROVIDED
  • Completing credit checks on new customers and agreeing credit in conjunction with the financial controller
  • Providing assistance to all hotel staff and management in relation to any financial queries
  • Entering invoices onto SAP for payment
  • Issuing petty cash and reconciling the petty cash float on a weekly basis and reporting any discrepancies to the financial controller
  • Carrying out weekly spot checks on all hotel floats and reporting any discrepancies to the financial controller
  • Responding to all customer email or telephone queries in a timely and professional manner
  • Supporting the HR department with payroll processing as required
  • Reporting any suspected fraud, theft, or misconduct to the financial controller
  • Maintaining a safe work environment
  • Building effective working relations with all departments
  • Behaving in a professional and ethical manner at all
  • Working with the financial controller and the assistant financial controller to complete any other financial tasks required

International Relocations Manager at Intercity Removals (2019-06 – 2021-06)

  • Promoting sales and services
  • Assessing removal services required
  • Managing the provision of key targets
  • Assisting with customer enquiries
  • Conducting call surveys
  • Generating survey reports
  • Arranging appointments
  • Handling correspondents
  • Preparing quotations for international moves
  • Imports / Exports of containers
  • Processing invoices
  • Liaising with private and corporate clients
  • Working collaboratively with the sales and operational teams

Receptionist at No10 Hotel Cardiff (2019-01 – 2019-06)

Reservations Supervisor at Park Plaza Hotel (2012-09 – 2016-03)

Reservations Supervisor at Novotel Cardiff Centre (2009-09 – 2012-09)

Cook in Charge at Cardiff Council (2008-10 – 2010-09)

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

AAT Level 2

Skills

Finance assistant

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