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Accounts Assistant Cv Leo Harrison Accounts Assistant 07700 90XXXX leo.harrison@example.com leoharrison Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU STRENGTHS Numerical judgement Check figures against source records and investigate differences carefully, helping keep ledger entries and reconciliations accurate. Query resolution Follow unmatched invoice and statement items through with suppliers and colleagues until the cause is clear and records are corrected. Deadline planning Balance payment dates, ledger tasks and close requirements through organised prioritisation, keeping time sensitive finance activity on track. Clear communication Explain account queries plainly to suppliers, customers and colleagues, making it easier to gather missing details and agree next steps. Reliable teamwork Contribute independently to shared finance priorities and step in on routine administration, helping colleagues maintain continuity during busy periods. SKILLS Purchase ledger Sales ledger Invoice processing Supplier payments Account reconciliations Month end close Year end support Journal entries Bookkeeping Financial record keeping Management information Discrepancy resolution Workload planning Supplier communication Finance administration LANGUAGES English Native 40 French Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 10.2 Years Accounts Assistant at Redbrook Industrial Components Ltd (3.6 Years) Finance Assistant at Calder Vale Packaging Ltd (2.5 Years) Accounts Clerk at Trentfield Trade Supplies Ltd (2.3 Years) Finance Administrator at Ashfield Household Products Ltd (1.8 Years) SUMMARY Accounts Assistant with 10 years of experience in SME manufacturing, distribution and fast paced finance teams . AAT Level 3 qualified, with practical purchase and sales ledger experience, including invoice processing , supplier payments, reconciliations and month end support. Use Syspro and Microsoft Excel to maintain accurate records, resolve discrepancies and prepare management information. Coordinate with suppliers, customers and colleagues to address queries, balance competing deadlines and contribute to finance team priorities. Experience includes matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery records, maintaining supplier accounts, preparing payment runs and supporting year end procedures and ad hoc finance projects. EXPERIENCE Accounts Assistant Redbrook Industrial Components Ltd Apr 2023 - Present Derby, Derbyshire Process purchase ledger and accounts payable transactions for a busy manufacturing business, matching supplier invoices to purchase orders, delivery documentation and agreed terms before coding and posting them in Syspro. Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate supplier accounts , investigating unmatched invoices and price or delivery discrepancies with purchasing colleagues and suppliers until the records are resolved. Prepare supplier payment runs and related payment administration, checking supporting details and prioritising due dates to keep payments accurate and on schedule. Complete bank, supplier, customer and other account reconciliations; investigate differences, record corrective journal entries and retain clear supporting documentation. Support month end and year end close by posting routine accounting transactions, checking ledger balances and preparing Microsoft Excel schedules for financial reports and management information. Maintain finance spreadsheets and records, coordinate routine queries from colleagues, customers and suppliers, and manage competing deadlines independently while contributing to the wider finance team . Provide general finance administration and take on ad hoc accounting projects, including a monthly visit to a second company site to follow up documentation and reconcile outstanding items. Finance Assistant Calder Vale Packaging Ltd Oct 2020 - Mar 2023 Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Managed purchase and sales ledger activities for an SME packaging business, processing invoices and credit notes and keeping accounts payable and accounts receivable records complete and accurate. Checked invoice details against order and delivery records, then worked methodically with suppliers and internal teams to settle queries and correct discrepancies before payment or posting. Reconciled supplier statements, customer accounts and bank activity, researching outstanding entries and preparing clear adjustment journals for review. Supported monthly close and year end procedures by maintaining control schedules, posting routine transactions and supplying reliable figures for finance reports. Used Microsoft Excel and the company accounting system to organise supporting documents, track open queries and manage a high volume of time sensitive work. Accounts Clerk Trentfield Trade Supplies Ltd Jun 2018 - Sep 2020 Leicester, Leicestershire Processed supplier invoices and sales ledger receipts for a growing distributor, maintaining accurate customer and supplier records and escalating exceptions with useful supporting detail. Matched invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, checked agreed terms and resolved routine differences with colleagues and external contacts. Prepared bank and account reconciliations and assisted with month end checks, applying basic accounting principles to identify missing entries and correct clerical errors. Updated Excel schedules and filing systems, strengthening the traceability of financial records and supporting timely responses to customer and supplier queries. Finance Administrator Ashfield Household Products Ltd Aug 2016 - May 2018 Loughborough, Leicestershire Entered purchase invoices and routine accounting transactions into the finance system, checking calculations and reference details to support accurate bookkeeping. Filed supplier documentation, updated account records and helped reconcile bank activity under the guidance of the finance team. Organised incoming queries and supporting paperwork during busy periods, developing reliable time management and clear communication with colleagues and suppliers. LEADERSHIP, AWARDS & RECOGNITION Finance Team Commendation, 2024, recognised for accurate month end support and dependable follow up of supplier account queries. Supported colleagues by sharing practical ledger knowledge and helping resolve supplier account queries, contributing to dependable team finance processes. EDUCATION AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting Leicester College 2017 Leicester, UK GCSEs, including English and Mathematics Charnwood High School 2012 Leicestershire, UK CERTIFICATIONS AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting 2017 Microsoft Excel for Finance, intermediate course 2021 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Accounting Systems: Syspro, Sage 50, QuickBooks Spreadsheet Software: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc Document Software: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer Database Software: Microsoft Access, MySQL, PostgreSQL Reporting Software: Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Looker Studio Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux SKILLS Purchase ledger Sales ledger Invoice processing Supplier payments Account reconciliations Month end close Year end support Journal entries Bookkeeping Financial record keeping Management information Discrepancy resolution Workload planning Supplier communication Finance administration PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), maintaining professional engagement in accounting and finance. Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), participating in its professional accounting community. LANGUAGES English (Native) French (Intermediate)

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