Mamady Berete

Responsible and adaptable Business Accounting graduate with over six years of professional experience in roles requiring accuracy, integrity, teamwork, organisation and adherence to established procedures. Experienced in managing competing priorities, handling sensitive administrative and financial information, supporting colleagues, and supervising a small team. My current role also involves dealing with operational issues, coordinating staff, checking documentation and making decisions within a family business environment.

I am now seeking to transfer these skills into a Prison Officer role, where professionalism, clear communication, fairness, resilience, teamwork and consistent application of rules are essential.

Managing the Business at Magasin de Pieces Automobiles de Berete & Berete Taxi (2024-05 – Present)

Family Business (Fixed Term)

• Coordinate day-to-day activities across the family business and help ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Manage and coordinate a small team, allocating tasks and supporting staff with operational issues.
• Recruit and dismiss drivers when required, following the needs of the business.
• Inspect vehicles for damage and deal with related documentation and insurance claims.
• Prepare reports relating to damaged vehicles and process claim outcomes.
• Manage petty cash and purchases, maintaining accurate records and accountability for expenditure.
• Process financial transactions and maintain accurate records using the General Ledger and Excel.
• Respond to ad-hoc issues and business-owner responsibilities, using judgement to resolve problems and keep operations running.

Assistant Accountant at North London Hospice (2023-05 – 2024-04)

Fixed-Term Contract using Xero

• Processed a high volume of invoices, credit notes, payments and financial records accurately and to deadlines.
• Investigated and corrected discrepancies identified through monthly statement reconciliations.
• Managed queries from customers, donors and colleagues and maintained professional working relationships.
• Worked within established financial policies and procedures and ensured required approvals were obtained.
• Supported and supervised a small team, prioritising and delegating tasks while providing constructive guidance.
• Delivered AP and AR training to colleagues and helped implement new procedures and improvements.
• Processed staff expense claims and analysed credit-card statements with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Prepared reports and maintained organised digital records, ensuring an appropriate audit trail.
• Completed daily and weekly payment processes, bank reconciliations and intercompany transfers.
• Carried out additional tasks to support the wider team and ensure smooth departmental operation.

Accounts Payable Executive at Habro Property Management Ltd (2022-10 – 2023-02)

Fixed-Term Contract using Bluebox

• Processed invoices and credit notes accurately and maintained supporting documentation.
• Carried out weekly payment runs and prepared payment status reports for management approval.
• Checked bank statements and monitored receipt of funds.
• Processed transfers and international payments when required.
• Issued statements, remittances and tax receipts and maintained accurate records.
• Responded to queries from property managers, clients and tenants in a professional manner.
• Worked to established procedures and supported the team with additional operational tasks.

Accounts Payable at Structadene Ltd (2021-10 – 2022-09)

Permanent role using Horizon V5 & V10

• Coded, processed and allocated a significant volume of invoices for approval.
• Completed daily supplier payment runs by cheque and CHAPS and issued statements and remittances.
• Voided incorrect charges, invoices and credit notes and reallocated payments where necessary.
• Raised and recorded cheques and dealt with cheque cancellations.
• Assisted property managers, clients, tenants and other stakeholders with queries.
• Maintained accurate records while working to deadlines and departmental procedures.

Accounts Assistant at Lewis & Tucker (2019-11 – 2021-10)

Permanent role using Qube & Sage Line 50

• Processed invoices, credit notes, journals, tenant charges and receipts accurately.
• Completed bi-monthly supplier payment runs and allocated outstanding receipts.
• Checked bank statements and reconciled incoming funds.
• Raised and issued sales invoices and processed statements and remittances.
• Handled queries from property managers, clients and tenants and supported the wider team.
• Maintained accurate records and followed established processes and controls.

Volunteer at Local charity group

Previously led a local charity group as a volunteer, taking responsibility for information dissemination, administration and bookkeeping.

• Worked with others to coordinate activities and ensure information and administrative tasks were completed accurately and on time.

BA in Business Accounting – Middlesex University (2016-10 – 2020-07)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma – Hackney Community College

GCSE in Mathematics and English – Hackney Community College