Nicole Bessell

Highly organised and proactive HR and Finance assistant with experience supporting the full employee lifecycle within fast-paced environments. Skilled in recruitment coordination, HR systems, training administration and maintaining accurate, compliant records. A confident communicator who works collaboratively with stakeholders to support employee development, engagement and organisational effectiveness. Passionate about contributing to people-focused workplaces and continuously developing.

HR & FINANCE ASSISTANT at Trust Links (2024-06 – Present)

• To support a broad range of financial, administrative and HR functions
• Managing the full employee lifecycle
• Track and maintain staff training, company policies and knowledge within employment law
• Streamlining HR and financial processes using innovative and creative ideas
• Maintaining a professional and empathetic approach to employees and our charity members

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR at Thurrock Borough Council (2022-04 – 2022-10)

• Invoice adjustments, standing orders, refunds, account management, handling invoice queries
• Focusing on GDPR, data management, numerical accuracy and clear, kind communication to service users

WAITRESS/BAR PERSON at The Bell Inn (2021-04 – 2022-03)

• Purpose of role was to fill a gap during the pandemic
• Bar and waitress staff for a smart and traditional English pub

TEAM LEADER at The Body Shop (2017-10 – 2018-04)

• Driving sales in the makeup and skincare department using hands-on skills
• Recruitment, training and onboarding assistance
• Stock maintenance, till management, key holder

ADMINISTRATOR at Office Angels (2017-03 – 2017-09)

• Various temp roles with the purpose to settle into new area in Oxford
• Client information maintenance, communication via phone/email, general duties

SAMPLE COORDINATOR at The Craft Channel (2016-09 – 2017-02)

• Preparing craft supplies to be used for live scheduled shows for a shopping channel

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR at IFDS (2014-12 – 2016-08)

• Client account maintenance and settlements
• Completion of apprenticeship (Providing financial services and customers service)

SALES ADVISOR & MAKEUP ARTIST (MATERNITY COVER) at Max Factor (2013-10 – 2014-10)

RETAIL OPERATOR at Primark (2013-02 – 2013-10)

BAR PERSON at The Rising Sun (2011-09 – 2013-02)

A Level in English Language, Media Studies, Film Studies, Psychology – Seevic College (2010 – 2012)

GCSEs in 10 A*-C's – Gable Hall School (2005 – 2010)