Accounts Coordinator at Woodpecker Technology Ltd (2025-05 – Present)
To assist the Accounts Manager in the smooth operation of the Accounts department, including cost control and purchasing coordination.
- Assist the Accounts Manager in the smooth operation of the Accounts department, including cost control and purchasing coordination
- Report to the Accounts Manager
- Work closely with all colleagues and external partner relationships
- Bank reconciliation with various financial institutions (bank accounts, credit cards, finance, and loans)
- Purchase ledger – supplier accounts, invoice recording, cheques and downloads, creditor reports, manual payments, statements, price comparisons / best value for money and negotiation, and associated filing
- Aim to save costs, control spending, budget planning, and record achievements
- Management of all payments, together with control of statements and payment plans
- Sales ledger – issuing invoices, credit notes, dealing with queries, proforma documentation, aged debtor analysis, manual invoices, debt management, and associated filing
- VAT return – liaison with the Accounts Manager to support the quarterly VAT return process
- Check couriers and recruitment invoices for accuracy, and others against terms and conditions
- Control pricing of all utilities and other site contracts (Business rates, telephones, mobile phones, vehicles, insurance, and FCA) negotiated for better terms, conditions, and prices
- Review all suppliers, and research, negotiate, manage, and provide feedback to the Managing Director
- Employee expenses management
- Credit card payments for customers and suppliers
- Global payment update
- QuickBooks cloud administration
- Support all company purchases and spending in order to develop the company and sites
- Follow all the company's procedures
- Cover reception as may be required
- Other ad hoc accounts administration-related duties
Business Support Administrator (Temporary Role) at Dudley City Council (2025-02 – 2025-05)
Temporary business support and compliance role supporting various administrative and regulatory functions.
- Deal with clients' payments
- Policy Development: Create and update compliance procedures
- Monitor Regulations: Stay current with legal changes and advise accordingly
- Reporting: Document compliance activities and report to senior management
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with HR, legal, and finance to maintain integrity
- Take minutes
- Answer emails
- Arrange meetings
Accountant Assistant at Stockfield Metal Spinners Ltd (2023-10 – 2024-07)
Company Redundant. Reported to the Head of the Finance Department managing accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Manage start-to-finish Accounts payable
- Post prepayments and accruals
- Produce monthly bank reconciliations
- Receive and process all purchase invoices
- Process invoices
- Supplier reconciliations
- Credit card statements management
- Accounts Receivables: Raise invoices
- Handle communications with clients and vendors via phone, email, and in person
- Process transactions, issue checks, and update ledgers, budgets, etc.
- Maintain financial records in an accurate and timely manner
- Perform daily bookkeeping duties including posting ledger entries
- Prepare financial statements and report on financial data
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements
- Manage accounts payable and receivable
- Reconcile bank statements
- Assist with budget preparation
- Perform general administrative tasks as required
- Enter timesheets onto the hire system in a timely and accurate manner
- Chase outstanding timesheets when necessary
- Calculate wage and expense payments every week
- Assist with payment queries
- Process weekly and monthly payroll using the payroll system
- Gather, calculate, and input payroll data into the system
- Assist in the recruitment and selection process, including administrative support and pre-employment checks
- Answer incoming calls and action various inboxes
- Maintain employee records and ensure all payroll information is up to date
- Maintain various spreadsheets (Annual leave, invoicing reports, etc.)
- Check new starter forms and identification documents including Right to Work Checks
- Perform any other administration duties as required
- Handle internal and external inquiries regarding employment and conditions of service
- Coordinate leave and other absences
- Provide cover for other administration roles as required
- Support the wider team and site as needed
- Perform ad hoc administrative tasks
Accounts Assistant Trainee at Future Connect Accountants (2023-06 – 2023-09)
Traineeship covering diverse accounting and payroll functions with focus on financial statement preparation and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly CIS returns and liaison with contractors and sub-contractors
- Generate quarterly and yearly statements, including Profit and Loss and Financial Position statements, to monitor financial progress
- Ensure precise maintenance of fixed assets records, encompassing additions, disposals, and monthly depreciation journals
- Assist in bank reconciliations and effectively handle credit control activities
- Conduct bank account reconciliations, transaction recording, payments, and direct debits
- Efficiently manage expense reports and accurately record financial transactions in internal databases
- Manage the absence recording system, encompassing holidays, sickness, and other leaves
- Process P45, starter checklist, and P60 information in line with regulations
- Administer various payroll aspects, including SSP, SPP, SMP, RTI submissions, and pension schemes
- Assist in weekly payroll production for hourly paid staff and diligently manage the pension scheme
- Carry out monthly payroll routines using the company's Sage 50 Payroll system with meticulous attention to detail
- Generate, manage, and reconcile sales invoices and supplier statements
- Actively contribute to the annual audit process by providing information and addressing queries
- Offer expertise on VAT regulations and provide guidance
- Display flexibility by covering diverse finance team tasks during annual leave, such as purchase ledger, timesheets, expenses, and company credit cards
Accountant at Berlins UK LTD (2022-10 – 2023-06)
Managed accounting transactions and financial reporting with focus on budget forecasting and period-end closing processes.
- Efficiently oversee and manage all accounting transactions while proactively prepare budget forecasts
- Consistently meet deadlines for publishing accurate and comprehensive financial statements
- Skilfully handle the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes to maintain financial accuracy
Supervisor at Sprinkle JELATOS (2021-09 – 2022-06)
Supervised operations at busy desert store with leadership, payroll, and compliance responsibilities.
- Manage a team at a busy desert store while provide excellent leadership skills
- Payroll, petty cash, opening closing of the store, and ensure all staff adhere to health and safety regulations while at the same time provide great customer service
- Build sustainable relationships and trust with customer accounts through open and interactive communication
- Follow communication procedures, guidelines and policies
Bookkeeper at Lifestyle Off License (2016-01 – 2019-08)
Full bookkeeping responsibility for retail operation covering creditors, sales, payroll, and tax compliance.
- Responsible for the creditors, trades and sales of products, services, staff wages, tax returns, rota, sales, rent, bills, profit motive, goods and services, and book-keeping
- Handle the pay slips and other expenses using Sage Software
- Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process
- Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, supplier's ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
- Bring the books to the trial balance stage
- Perform partial checks of the posting process
Board Member at Birmingham City Council (2009-01 – 2016-05)
Board member providing governance and strategic oversight.
- Assist with planning, prepare for and attend meetings, training and other events
- Assist in identifying and recruiting other Board members and advisors
- Regularly attend board meetings and participate actively and conscientiously
- Keep up with issues and trends that affect the organization
- Participate in the evaluation of business operations and executives
