Sarah Gilbert

I am a highly organised and reliable administrator with previous experience in finance roles, including working as a Finance Officer. In my current role as a School Administrator, I support the day-to-day running of a busy school office while carrying out financial administration tasks such as maintaining records and ensuring accuracy across systems such as SIMS. I have hands on experience using Sage (cloud based), carrying out reconciliations, and managing invoices from my previous finance role.

I am confident working with financial data, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting finance operations, and I am now seeking a Finance Assistant role where I can apply my skills within a dynamic organisation.

School Administrator - Whiston Willis Primary Academy

(2025-01)

• Maintain accurate records, including petty cash management and tracking school attendance.
• Record and monitor dinner payments, breakfast club, and after-school club payments using school systems (Parent Pay)
• Order essential school supplies and manage purchase records.
• Use SIMS to maintain pupil data and records.
• Handle telephone and email enquiries from parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Monitor and respond to school emails, queries, and complaints.
• Support safeguarding processes, ensuring accurate and confidential record-keeping.
• Upload newsletters and update the school website and social media.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school office.

Finance Officer - Big Help Group - Knowsley Food Bank

(2020-01 - 2025-01)

• Responsible for managing accounts, processing purchase and sales invoices, payroll, submitting data to HMRC and pension providers, handling cash, and managing donations.
• Using Sage (Cloud Based) to prepare financial reports, reconcile statements.
• Handle enquiries from external organisations and suppliers, ensuring smooth communication and resolution of issues.
• Scheduling and allocating payments.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Volunteer outside of work hours to support food collection efforts for the local community.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), using these tools to manage financial data and create reports.

Administration & Receptionist - Rainhill Family Dental Surgery - Rainhill

(2005-01 - 2020-01)

• Frontline reception duties including booking appointments, handling patient enquiries, and managing phone calls.
• Maintain and update patient records in a computerized system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with health standards.
• Handle daily cash transactions and end-of-day reconciliations.
• Provide clerical support such as filing, typing letters, and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
• Assist with cross-infection control and health and safety protocols.

Trainee Dental Nurse - Kiln Lane Dental - St Helens

(2004-01 - 2005-01)

School Volunteer - Evelyn Community Primary School

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

GCSE - Maths, English, Science, Business Studies, Information Technology - Prescot High School (1999-01 - 2004-01)

NVQ Level 2 & 3 - Dental Nursing and Oral Health - Alder Training (2004-01 - 2008-01)