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Experienced book keeper/ finance assistant specialising in Xero and sage
Rebecca Harrison-Thwaite
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Colne, United Kingdom
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Hi I am Rebecca Harrison-Thwaite, I am a experienced book keeper/ finance assistant, I have over 10 years experience. working in finance. I have worked in various industries retail, hospitality and manufacturing businesses. I have experience using accounting software Xero and sage. I am able to do all accounting duties up to and including producing financial accounts. I am have advanced Microsoft excel skills and able to financial analysis and assist in advising how the businesses can reduce costs. I am also able to do tax and vat returns. I pride myself on building strong relationships with customers and suppliers for the businesses I have worked for and think I am strong communicator. I believe I can be an asset to your business and assist with any financial needs your business may have.
Markets
United Kingdom
Industries
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2018 - 2020
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Accounts assistant
Seafood Pub Company Holdings Ltd.
During my time at Seafood Pub Company I helped set up the new finance department and imbed the daily routines. I also assisted in setting up Sage and importing the accounts into the new system and reconciling the previous accounts. During my time at Seafood Pub Company I worked on several different management systems for example procure wizard, design my night, WBO and secure trading. During my time I managed the accounts for the suppliers and corporate customers and built up strong relationships with the suppliers and corporate client. I reported directly to the financial controller and also did adhoc analysis for the board. I was also responsible for overseeing the business and utilities and was able to save the company £50,000 on business rates and £10,000 on Utilities.
My main duties were are follows:
*Bank reconciliation.
*Supplier account reconciliation.
*Supplier payments.
*Customer account reconciliation.
*Used sage on daily basis.
*Raise invoices and PO for corporate clients.
*Process invoices and expenses into sage.
*Managed cashflow.
My main duties were are follows:
*Bank reconciliation.
*Supplier account reconciliation.
*Supplier payments.
*Customer account reconciliation.
*Used sage on daily basis.
*Raise invoices and PO for corporate clients.
*Process invoices and expenses into sage.
*Managed cashflow.
Design, Management, Cash Flow, Finance, Utilities, UP
2017 - 2018
job
Assistant Accountant
International Propagation Technology.
Temporary position
During my time at International Propagation Technology I assistant in preparing the financial statements for all 3 branches of the company (USA, Mexico, Uk) which are distribution monthly. I assisted in setting up the Mexico company on the accounting software Xero, and liaison with the factory and consulting agency in Mexico to process orders. I work in a fast-paced environment, processing invoices with various currencies mainly (US dollar, Mexico pesos and South African rand). I process all payments to colleagues, suppliers and sales representative and reconcile cash flows as well as bank reconciliation.
Main duties of role are as follows:
*Prepare Sales tax returns for USA & Mexico. *Manage petty cash.
*Prepare VAT returns *Raise invoices/PO's for factories.
*Process and prepare commissions and royalty payments. *Use of Microsoft excel and Xero.
*Manage Stock inventory.
*Prepare, reconcile and process expenses payments to colleagues.
*Handle customer queries and process customer credit card payments.
Unfortunately, this role was a temporary 6-month role due to seasonal sales.
During my time at International Propagation Technology I assistant in preparing the financial statements for all 3 branches of the company (USA, Mexico, Uk) which are distribution monthly. I assisted in setting up the Mexico company on the accounting software Xero, and liaison with the factory and consulting agency in Mexico to process orders. I work in a fast-paced environment, processing invoices with various currencies mainly (US dollar, Mexico pesos and South African rand). I process all payments to colleagues, suppliers and sales representative and reconcile cash flows as well as bank reconciliation.
Main duties of role are as follows:
*Prepare Sales tax returns for USA & Mexico. *Manage petty cash.
*Prepare VAT returns *Raise invoices/PO's for factories.
*Process and prepare commissions and royalty payments. *Use of Microsoft excel and Xero.
*Manage Stock inventory.
*Prepare, reconcile and process expenses payments to colleagues.
*Handle customer queries and process customer credit card payments.
Unfortunately, this role was a temporary 6-month role due to seasonal sales.
Excel, Consulting, Sales, Technology, Xero, Accountant, Software, International, USA, Processing, UP
2010 - 2017
job
Deputy/ store manager
Tesco Rawtenstall Superstore.
Redundant
I manage a store of 40,000 square feet with 180 colleagues and 12 managers, I am accountable for all the key performance indicator of the store and the profit & loss. I am also accountable for ensuring all departments deliver routines and the legal compliance of the store. I created a positive working environment where colleagues feel confident to try new ideas and express themselves. I have developed a customer focus store where all the colleagues have the customers at heart in everything we do. This has ensured the store at the end of the financial year ending march 2016 achieved all K.P.I's and also increased LFL by 1% increasing year on year growth by 5% making it the most profitable year for the store in 5 years. The projects I have managed most recently include refits and launching new operational initiatives across 22 stores. Assisting stores management with the planning and execution and review process ensuring all stores were compliant and achieved the targets set.
Main Duties include:
*Budgeting/forecasting. *Financial analysis
*Managing profitability of store *Sales analysis
*Project management *Overhead controls analysis
*Cash management *Cash flow management
*Payroll management *Accountable for all operational and legal audits
*Using Microsoft excel *Resolving customer queries.
*Performance management *Training of colleagues
*Recruitment *Accountability for K.P.I'S
Combined Admin/ finance manager
Tesco Padiham superstore 03/08/12- 14/1014
I opened up Padiham superstore, I was accountable for the merchandising and implementation of the space of the store, working with contractor's and agencies to ensure standards was delivered and consistent throughout. I was also accountable for setting up all systems and routines for store. Developed training manual for new staff to ease transition for new employees. I was accountable for a team of 10 colleagues my main accountability was achieving the cost line budgets for example waste, stock loss etc. I was also a key influence in setting the range of products the store would sell and made some key decisions in ensuring we had the right rage for our customers this resulted in the store beating budget by 35% in the first year of opening and achieved all our K.P.I's.
Main duties include:
*Waste management *Cash reconciliation
*Stock loss management *Supplier reconciliation
*Availability management *Handling supplier queries
*Merchandising of store *Processing V.A.T returns and sales
*Processing invoices. *Preparing accruals and prepayments
*Bank reconciliation *Managing purchase/ sales ledgers
*Vat processing on direct deliveries.
*Credit control
I manage a store of 40,000 square feet with 180 colleagues and 12 managers, I am accountable for all the key performance indicator of the store and the profit & loss. I am also accountable for ensuring all departments deliver routines and the legal compliance of the store. I created a positive working environment where colleagues feel confident to try new ideas and express themselves. I have developed a customer focus store where all the colleagues have the customers at heart in everything we do. This has ensured the store at the end of the financial year ending march 2016 achieved all K.P.I's and also increased LFL by 1% increasing year on year growth by 5% making it the most profitable year for the store in 5 years. The projects I have managed most recently include refits and launching new operational initiatives across 22 stores. Assisting stores management with the planning and execution and review process ensuring all stores were compliant and achieved the targets set.
Main Duties include:
*Budgeting/forecasting. *Financial analysis
*Managing profitability of store *Sales analysis
*Project management *Overhead controls analysis
*Cash management *Cash flow management
*Payroll management *Accountable for all operational and legal audits
*Using Microsoft excel *Resolving customer queries.
*Performance management *Training of colleagues
*Recruitment *Accountability for K.P.I'S
Combined Admin/ finance manager
Tesco Padiham superstore 03/08/12- 14/1014
I opened up Padiham superstore, I was accountable for the merchandising and implementation of the space of the store, working with contractor's and agencies to ensure standards was delivered and consistent throughout. I was also accountable for setting up all systems and routines for store. Developed training manual for new staff to ease transition for new employees. I was accountable for a team of 10 colleagues my main accountability was achieving the cost line budgets for example waste, stock loss etc. I was also a key influence in setting the range of products the store would sell and made some key decisions in ensuring we had the right rage for our customers this resulted in the store beating budget by 35% in the first year of opening and achieved all our K.P.I's.
Main duties include:
*Waste management *Cash reconciliation
*Stock loss management *Supplier reconciliation
*Availability management *Handling supplier queries
*Merchandising of store *Processing V.A.T returns and sales
*Processing invoices. *Preparing accruals and prepayments
*Bank reconciliation *Managing purchase/ sales ledgers
*Vat processing on direct deliveries.
*Credit control
Compliance, UP, Manager, Processing, Express, Implementation, Cash management, Growth, It, Recruitment, Excel, Sales, Finance, Management, SoMe, Performance Management, Training, Forecasting, Budget, Project Management
2008 - 2010
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Finance manager
Tesco superstore Nelson.
I managed a team of 5 colleagues I was accountable for all the training and performance of my team. My main objectives were managing waste, stock loss, and availability. Unfortunately, the store closed however I was given the responsibility to lead the project of the closure of the store for 3 month I worked directly with various stores and management and depots to transfer all the stock whilst ensuring they was minimum impact to the customer. I also ensured all my colleagues were transferred to local stores.
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Training, Management, Finance, Manager
My education
2015
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2020
London school of business and finance
ACCA, Accounting and Business
ACCA, Accounting and Business
2015
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2018
ACCA
Adavanced Diploma, Finance and Business
Adavanced Diploma, Finance and Business
2005
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2008
Nelson AND Colne College
AAT, Accounting
AAT, Accounting
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