Immediate Accounts Assistant

Profile.

Education / Qualification

Legal Technician

Accounting Technician

Systems used

Microsoft Word and Excel, Xero, SHEEP CRM, and Pleo.

About

Finance professional with experience across Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchase Ledger and Financial Administration. Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to manage invoices, payments, reconciliations, and financial data accurately while maintaining positive relationships with customers and suppliers. Organised and reliable, with experience working to month-end deadlines, improving finance processes, and supporting colleagues through clear procedures and training. Confident using Xero, Excel, Pleo and SHEEP CRM, with a practical and adaptable approach to supporting busy finance functions.

Competencies

Credit Control | Accounts Payable | Accounts Receivable | Purchase Ledger | Sales & Purchase Invoicing | Bank Reconciliations | Payment Runs | Month-End Support | Financial Data | Supplier & Customer Queries | Finance Administration | Process Documentation | Xero | Excel | Pleo | SHEEP CRM

Career Summary.

• Managed Credit Control, ensured Customers Pay Invoices within agreed terms while maintaining strong client relationships, minimising bad debt and supporting healthy cash flow
• Gathered and Validated Financial and Business Data from multiple sources, ensured information was accurate and ready for analysis
• Established Credit Terms and Limits, including Payment Deadlines, Credit Limits and Late Payment Requirements
• Processed Purchase Orders, ensured they were accurately matched against invoices
• Raised and issued Sales Invoices, followed up on Outstanding Payments and Resoled Queries or Amendments
• Completed Bank Reconciliations using Xero and SHEEP CRM
• Responded to Supplier Queries via email and telephone, maintained clear and professional communication

• Managed Credit Control, ensured invoices were paid within agreed terms while maintaining positive client relationships and minimising bad debt
• Managed Purchase Ledger, ensured purchase orders were accurately matched against supplier invoices
• Processed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions with a high level of accuracy
• Set up Bank Payments and managed Pleo card top-ups for directors, managers, and staff
• Completed Pleo Reconciliations and month-end reconciliation reports for cards and Pleo Pockets
• Assisted with the Month-End Billing Process, raising invoices to local authorities and accurately recording transactions for credit control
• Downloaded and processed Supplier Invoices, ensuring transactions were correctly posted to the finance system
• Prepared Weekly Payment Run Reports using Excel and Xero
• Managed Finance and Administration Inboxes, responding to customer and supplier queries and maintaining clear, professional communication
• Gathered and prepared Financial Data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Created and maintained Finance Procedures and Process Documents covering areas including receivables, bank reconciliation, and purchase ledger
• Trained Colleagues on finance procedures, supporting consistent processes and improving accuracy across the team