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Senior Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator Cv Eleanor Ahmed Senior Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator 07700 90XXXX eleanor.ahmed@example.com eleanorahmed Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3AB STRENGTHS Accurate record keeping Check invoices, expenses and payroll inputs against source records, catching discrepancies before they affect client accounts or pay runs. Deadline management Balance recurring client deadlines across bookkeeping and payroll, keeping clear files and handover notes so colleagues can provide cover. Practical problem solving Trace account and payroll discrepancies back to supporting documents, then agree clear corrections with clients before reporting or pay day. Client communication Respond to client queries by locating ledger details and explaining which documents are needed to keep records complete and processing on schedule. Colleague support Share practical checklists and system knowledge with colleagues, helping maintain consistent client handovers and everyday administration. SKILLS Bookkeeping Payroll processing Accounts administration Invoice processing Expense processing Bank reconciliation Client portfolio support Client record management Payroll data checks Statutory payroll compliance Company policy compliance Client onboarding Deadline management Discrepancy investigation Confidential records LANGUAGES English Native 40 French Beginner 10 MY CAREER 10.2 Years Senior Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator at Cedar & Vale Accountancy (3.1 Years) Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator at Linton & Rowe Accountants (2.8 Years) Accounts and Payroll Assistant at Wensum Business Services (2.7 Years) Junior Accounts Assistant at Norwich Ledger Solutions (1.7 Years) SUMMARY Bookkeeper and payroll professional with 10 years’ experience supporting accountancy practices and owner-managed businesses. Manage accurate bookkeeping , invoice and expense processing , and end-to-end payroll across weekly, fortnightly and monthly cycles. Use Xero, Sage 50 and QuickBooks to maintain clear client records, investigate discrepancies and prepare dependable information for review. Support client onboarding and improve recurring checklists, helping colleagues coordinate handovers and meet deadlines while maintaining statutory requirements and confidentiality. EXPERIENCE Senior Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator Cedar & Vale Accountancy Oct 2023 - Present Norwich, Norfolk Maintain bookkeeping and accounts administration for a mixed portfolio of small businesses, matching transactions to invoices and expense records in Xero and QuickBooks to keep client ledgers ready for review. Run end -to-end weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls for clients with different pay arrangements, checking employee changes and payroll inputs before processing and issuing payslips. Keep payroll work aligned with statutory requirements and client company policies, using Sage 50 Payroll and documented checks to support accurate, timely submissions and reliable records. Investigate discrepancies in client accounts and payroll data, tracing items to source documents and agreeing corrections with clients before they affect reporting or pay runs. Organise recurring deadlines across bookkeeping, invoice processing and payroll, maintaining clear client files and handover notes so colleagues can cover work smoothly. Contribute to onboarding new clients by mapping their existing records and software platforms, then setting up practical bookkeeping and payroll routines suited to their needs. Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator Linton & Rowe Accountants Jan 2021 - Sep 2023 Wymondham, Norfolk Looked after bookkeeping records for local business clients, coding income and expenditure and reconciling bank activity in Sage 50 and Xero for accurate monthly account reviews. Processed supplier invoices, sales invoices and staff expenses, following up missing information with clients and resolving duplicate or misallocated entries before month-end. Prepared weekly and monthly payrolls, validating timesheets, starters, leavers and pay changes so payroll outputs were consistent with client instructions and statutory requirements. Created a clear payroll checklist for recurring client information and deadlines, reducing last-minute queries and making routine administration easier to track across the portfolio. Accounts and Payroll Assistant Wensum Business Services May 2018 - Dec 2020 Norwich, Norfolk Supported bookkeeping and accounts administration for sole traders and small companies, entering invoices and expenses into QuickBooks and maintaining well-organised supporting records. Prepared payroll information for fortnightly and monthly runs, checking hours and employee details against source records and flagging exceptions for review before processing. Responded to routine client queries by locating ledger entries and explaining what documentation was needed, helping keep records complete and client work moving to schedule. Junior Accounts Assistant Norwich Ledger Solutions Sep 2016 - Apr 2018 Norwich, Norfolk Entered purchase invoices, sales invoices and expense claims into client bookkeeping records, checking dates, amounts and coding against the supplied documentation. Assisted with bank reconciliations and routine accounts administration , escalating unmatched transactions and maintaining orderly files for senior colleagues’ review. Learned core bookkeeping and payroll procedures across a small client portfolio, building confidence with accounting software and reliable handling of confidential financial information. LEADERSHIP, AWARDS & RECOGNITION Recognised by the practice team in 2025 for dependable payroll deadline cover during a busy client transition period. Created and shared practical bookkeeping and payroll checklists with colleagues, supporting consistent client handovers and day-to-day administration. EDUCATION BSc Accounting and Finance University of East Anglia 2013 Norwich CERTIFICATIONS AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping 2018 CIPP Payroll Technician Certificate 2021 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Accounting Software: Xero, Sage 50, QuickBooks Payroll Software: Sage 50 Payroll, BrightPay, Moneysoft Payroll Manager Spreadsheet Software: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc Document Software: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice Writer Cloud Storage Platforms: Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox Email and Calendar: Microsoft Outlook, Google Calendar, Gmail SKILLS Bookkeeping Payroll processing Accounts administration Invoice processing Expense processing Bank reconciliation Client portfolio support Client record management Payroll data checks Statutory payroll compliance Company policy compliance Client onboarding Deadline management Discrepancy investigation Confidential records PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), supporting continuing development in bookkeeping and accounts practice. Member, Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP), maintaining professional engagement with payroll practice. LANGUAGES English (Native) French (Beginner)

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