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.
