Lenka Taylor
Kamo,Whangarei
Summary
Detail oriented professional with many years of experience in accounting roles, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger management. Experienced in preparing accurate financial reports, tax returns, and reconciliations, with a strong understanding of financial principles and month end reporting. Quick to learn new software packages, I thrive in a supportive team environment and am dedicated to ensuring key financial tasks are completed accurately and on time. My strong attention to detail and problem solving mindset contribute to informed decision making.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration / Accounts Assistant
McKenzie Civil Contracting Ltd
03.2019 - Current
- Providing administration services through a significant business growth period
- Assisting with end of the month processes, invoicing and journals
- Accounts Payable – statement reconciliation and communication with suppliers
- Administration related to transport division
- Coordination of staff records, training and related appointments
- Management of company fleet vehicles and FBT records
- Effective communication with suppliers, customers, and staff
Bookkeeper / Co-owner
Taylor Build Northland Ltd
09.2005 - Current
- Handling administration and accounts functions of our family business (small workload - weekends/evenings)
- From bank reconciliation to preparing accounts for an end of the year report for our CA, including general ledger reconciliations and journals
- Accounts Payable – from entry of creditors' invoices to processing payments
- Accounts Receivable – raising invoices from supplied data, payment allocations to debt collection
- Perform all bookkeeping for the company in Xero accounting software
- Effective communication with suppliers, customers, IRD, and other agencies
- All administrative tasks related to running a small business
- Payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations
Accountant
Russell Turner Chartered Accountants
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Processed clients' end of the year accounts in Xero and MYOB AO
- Produced clients’ monthly management reports and GST returns within set deadlines
- Processed clients’ PAYE and weekly payroll in MYOB AO and Xero Payroll
- Filed clients GST, FBT and PAYE
- Set up new customers in Xero, and training clients on how to use Xero software
- Efficient communication with clients both verbally and in written form
Bookkeeper / Administrator
Ontrack Bookkeeping Ltd
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Administration and bookkeeping services provided for various clients
- Accurate and efficient data input related to weekly payroll processed in ACE Payroll
- PAYE intermediary reporting and filing
- Processed clients’ accounts in Xero as well as in MYOB AccountRight and Bexhill
- GST returns and monthly management reports performed in Xero
- Handled debtor accounts and followed up on overdue payments
Assistant Accountant
Northland District Health Board
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Assisted Financial Accounting Manager with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting delivered within the set timeframes
- Reviewed general ledger entries and performed GL reconciliations
- Processed month end and ad-hoc journals using Oracle software
- Payroll analysis, related journals and close communication with payroll department regarding any anomalies
- Prepared GST, PAYE, RWT and FBT reconciliations and returns
- Worked closely with the Accounts Receivable team to ensure that invoices are raised correctly and in a timely manner
- Processed NDHB creditors’ payment batch and ad-hoc payments
- Reconciliations and coding of several managers’ credit card transactions
- Maintained the central income register of NDHB income contracts, including prepayments accruals and monthly reconciliations detailing funds invoiced vs budgets
- Business analyst's activities related to budgets of two service departments
- Attended to external and internal audit requests
- Effective communication and building valuable working relationships with both internal and external parties
Office Manager
Mediaworks Radio Northland
12.2008 - 07.2015
- Carried out various administrative and accounts tasks related to the smooth running of the branch
- Assisted with the preparation of month end internal and external reporting
- Accounts Payable - seeking authorisations, coding invoices, statements reconciliations and timely payments
- Accounts Receivable – raising invoices, checking statements, debt collection, reconciliations of any discrepancies and resolve any billing or payment issues
- Preparation of wages schedule
- Leave forecasting and maintaining leave levels as prescribed by company policy
- Keeping staff records up to date, and coordinate staff recruitment
- Effective communication with suppliers, customers, other MW branches and staff
- Maintenance and management of fleet vehicles and buildings
Accounts Administrator
Magnetism Ltd
03.2008 - 12.2008
- Processed accounts for three companies and a trust
- Proactively managed accounts of three companies and a trust in QuickBooks
- Processed fortnightly payroll in MYOB Payroll
- Completed monthly management reports, PAYE and GST returns and filing
- Project coordination and effective communication with clients regarding their jobs
Education
Bachelor of Business - The Open Polytechnic
Accounting
01.2020
Equivalent to DipBus -
Business Academy
01.2000
Skills
- Experienced Finance Administrator: Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting, and month-end reporting
- Accounts Management: Extensive experience in Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring timely reviews and reconciliations
- Payroll Expertise: Experienced in payroll processes and compliance
- Detail-Oriented Problem Solver: Strong attention to detail and time management skills, adept at creatively addressing challenges
- Tax Compliance: Skilled in preparing FBT and GST returns, ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy
- Reconciliation Pro: Enjoys performing bank and account reconciliations
- Industry Knowledge: Familiar with financial operations in the construction industry
Keyprofessionalskills
- Experienced finance administrator
- Accurate with a high attention to detail
- Thrive in a busy working environment
- Payroll experience
- Resilient and results-driven
- Team player
Qualificationsandtraining
- Bachelor of Business, Accounting, The Open Polytechnic, 12/2020
- Equivalent to DipBus, Business Academy, Pelhrimov, Czech Republic, 01/2000
- Certificate of Cambridge University in Advanced English, London, UK, 01/2004
Personal Information
- Citizenship: NZ Citizen
- Driving License: Full driver's licence
Timeline
Administration / Accounts Assistant
McKenzie Civil Contracting Ltd
03.2019 - Current
Accountant
Russell Turner Chartered Accountants
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bookkeeper / Administrator
Ontrack Bookkeeping Ltd
03.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant Accountant
Northland District Health Board
08.2015 - 03.2017
Office Manager
Mediaworks Radio Northland
12.2008 - 07.2015
Accounts Administrator
Magnetism Ltd
03.2008 - 12.2008
Bookkeeper / Co-owner
Taylor Build Northland Ltd
09.2005 - Current
Equivalent to DipBus -
Business Academy
Bachelor of Business - The Open Polytechnic
Accounting
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