Debi Rose
Oratia,New Zealand
Summary
Focused Assistant Accountant offers 30 years of accounting experience, AP/AR management and collections. Dedicated to contributing to team objectives and fostering company growth. Goal-focused Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering 15 years of experience handling finances for 7 locations under the NHS in the UK. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant
Wendy’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers NZ
12.2016 - Current
- Controlling and reconciling Food-costs for all 21 stores, reconciling accounts payable invoices, creating and entering journals for monthly Profit and Loss accounts, processing petty cash, and training store staff on food cost control.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors, and identify adjustments.
- Reduced invoice processing time with efficient data entry and verification of accounts payable transactions.
- Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software, leading to more efficient workflows and reduced manual input errors.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors by fostering environment of trust.
- Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.
- Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
Accounts Assistant
Aquatica
05.2014 - 01.2017
- Reconciling credits and statements, inputting remittances, and assisting Financial Accountant with ad hoc duties.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
Various Roles
South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
04.1995 - 07.2010
- Worked in various roles including Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Supervisor, Capital Administrator, and Input Clerk
- Responsibilities included managing creditor statements, processing payments, training staff, and ensuring compliance with financial procedures.
- Control account reconciliation and all Accounts Payable and Payment responsibilities for the process for the South Essex Primary Trust and the 7 Primary Care Trusts
- Made high value payments to other NHS trusts on a monthly basis for services
- Managed a team of 21 members
Education
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
Basildon CollegeBachelor of Accounting Degree - Accounting
Massey University
New Zealand04.2017
Some College (No Degree) -
SAGE Payroll
Basildon College Of Further EducationHigh School Diploma -
Barstable School, Essex
Essex 01.1983
Skills
- Account Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Month-end reports
- Invoice Processing
- Journal Entries
- Financial Reporting
- Payment Processing
- Data Processing
- Attention to Detail
- Cost accounting
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Internet
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Studying
- Treasurer for Plunket Playgroup (voluntary, 2 years)
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Wendy’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers NZ
12.2016 - Current
Accounts Assistant
Aquatica
05.2014 - 01.2017
Various Roles
South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
04.1995 - 07.2010
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
Bachelor of Accounting Degree - Accounting
Massey University
Some College (No Degree) -
SAGE Payroll
High School Diploma -
Barstable School, Essex
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