AAT Studier Accounts Assistant

Profile.

Education / Qualification

Currently Studying AAT Level 2 – 1 exam left

2:1 Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature

A Levels and GCSEs including Maths and English

Systems used

Microsoft Word and Excel – Intermediate

Sage

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP 

About

Detail-oriented and highly focused Finance Professional with extensive experience across Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable and Credit Control within Multi-Company Environment. Proven ability to manage High Volume and Multi-Currency Transactions whilst maintaining Accuracy, Compliance and Strong Stakeholder Relationship. Currently studying AAT Level 2, with 1 exam remaining and keen to continue with studies. Known for a proactive, reliable approach with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings.

Competencies
End to End Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Bank Reconciliations, Journals Posting and Month-End Support

IT Literate across a range of Software’s including SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage 50

Strong Excel Skills across Reporting and Reconciliations

Strong Communicator

Process Improvement, Documentation and Transition Support

Career Summary.

• Utilising Sage Line 60 to Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable Process – Processing Supplier Invoices for 6 Companies
• Reconciling Against Supplier Statements / Journal Postings and Processing Payments
• Managing end-to-end Accounts Receivable Process – Raising Electricity / Insurance / Rental and Water Charges Invoices for over 100 Tenants across 6 Companies
• Managing Payments Received / Reconciling Bank Statements and Creating Tenant Statements
• Credit Control duties for the 6 Companies – Contacting Tenants via Telephone and Email to confirm payments dates for Outstanding Invoices – Making Payments Plans where appropriate and documentation for Legal Action when required
• Coordinating with all Tenants to ensure Compliance with Insurance Company Policies regarding to electrical inspection reports
• Assisting with Year End – Collating Supporting Documents as required by Accountants and checking Internal Records against Sage Reports
• Providing General Administration responding to New Tenants inquiries via Telephone and Email / Managing Directors Calendars

• Oversaw the complete Accounts Payable process – including the process of Purchase Invoices / Bi Monthly Payment Runs in Multiple Currencies and daily ad hoc Payments
• Utilised Sage 50 and Global Shop Solutions for 2 Companies
• Calculated Weekly Hours and Administered Payroll for 30+ Employees using both GSS and Sage Payroll
• Performed Weekly Bank Reconciliations and Daily Journal Postings
• Generated Customer Invoices through the GSS Platform and Created Manual Invoices were necessary, in multiple currencies for both Companies
• Ensured the accurate Reconciliation of Delivery Notes with Purchase Orders / Updated orders on Factory Masters/GSS and Collaborated with procurement team to check discrepancies
• Compiled and Presented Month-End Reports using Excel for Manual Rerecords and Reports from GSS, including Sales Reports / Cash Received / Purchases Made and Petty Cash Activity

• Managed End-to-End Accounts Receivable- Employing PLATO for the distribution of Customer Invoices and Credit Notes for over 00+ Customers
• Administered Accounts Payable – Utilised Microsoft Dynamics and ASP for the processing of Supplier Invoices / Daily Bank Reconciliations and Weekly Payment Runs in Multiple Currencies
• Managed Credit Control – Monitored Customer Credit Limits, Pursued Overdue Payments and dispatched Dunning Letters.
• Utilised SAP to generate comprehensive Monthly Reports for Both AR and AP – including Cash Received, Purchase Made and Overdue Debt
• Conducted Audits of Employee Expenses on a Monthly Basis / Analysed Receipts / Extracted VAT and approval from Higher Manageemnt
• Oversaw training and transition of Finance-Related Tasks to overseas GBS teams – Streamlined Workflows and Produced Shared documents and procedural documents

• Produced Internal Production Paperwork and External Quotations using LogiKal, Based on Customer Requirements and Specifications
• Assisted with Accounts using Sage 50 – Processed Customer and Supplier Invoices, Monitored Factory Labour Hours and Set up New Projects
• Conducted EN 12101-2 Audits to ensure Compliance with Certification Standards -ensuring accuracy of Documentation for Final Certification
• Resolved Customer Complaints / Evaluated Internal Operational Processes and Reviewed Supplier Performance to Inform Management Discussion and Decisions
• Procured Materials and Accessories, negotiated favourable terms / Discounts and Bulk Purchasing Agreement
• Verified Delivery Notes and Invoices against Purchase Orders