Winnie Njuguna

Organised and detail-focused finance graduate with hands-on experience in accounts payable, payroll processing and month-end support, gained through a Finance & Payroll internship and a BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance (2:1, University of Chichester, 2026). Confident using Excel and accounting systems to process invoices, reconcile records and maintain accurate, audit-ready data to strict deadlines. Comfortable managing supplier, customer and colleague queries professionally by phone and email, with a calm, can-do attitude under pressure and a strong understanding of confidentiality and GDPR compliance when handling sensitive financial and personal information.

Looking to bring reliable, accurate accounts administration support to a graduate Accounts Assistant role.

Accounting & Payroll Intern - Platinum Accounting Limited

(2025-11 - 2026-02)

• Accurately input and maintained financial and client data within company systems, ensuring records were complete, up-to-date and audit-ready
• Assisted with processing payroll and financial data for multiple clients, preparing schedules and supporting invoicing and reporting accuracy within strict monthly deadlines
• Supported month-end procedures by organising and cross-checking financial documentation, including reconciling records across systems
• Used Excel and internal finance systems daily to record, organise and validate data across multiple sources, including bank and account records
• Completed administrative and paperwork tasks — including correspondence, data entry and document management — efficiently and to a high level of accuracy
• Handled confidential financial and employee information professionally and in line with GDPR and statutory compliance standards
• Proactively liaised with colleagues and clients by phone and email to investigate and resolve finance queries in a professional and timely manner

Line Chef - Wagamama - Leeds

(2024-05)

• Take ownership of a designated section under consistent time pressure, juggling multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and quality throughout high-volume service
• Track and record inventory accurately, supporting stock control and record-keeping
• Achieved a 90% menu performance rating, reflecting consistent attention to detail and high standards
• Communicate clearly within a team environment to keep colleagues informed and service running smoothly

Customer Service Assistant - Premier Shop - Bognor Regis

(2023-09 - 2024-05)

• Handled cash and card transactions accurately, maintaining precise records of daily takings
• Carried out routine stock and date-compliance checks, maintaining organised and accurate records
• Resolved customer and colleague queries professionally by phone and in person, adapting communication style as needed

Clinical Support Worker - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS - Leeds

(2023-01 - 2023-06)

• Communicated effectively with patients and worked collaboratively with practitioners, maintaining accurate, up-to-date and confidential records
• Monitored and reported physiological observations with close attention to detail

BSc (Hons) - Accounting and Finance - University of Chichester (2023-09 - 2026-07)

A-Levels and BTEC - Abbey Grange Church of England Academy (2020-09 - 2022-06)

GCSEs - Leeds City Academy (2018-06 - 2020-03)