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Clanfield Hampshire

We are puzzle solvers, creative thinkers and we thrive with variety. We help creative companies come up with organised solutions and organised companies come up with creative solutions. As long as we all agree to play within the rules! Our clients are simply brilliant! The innovation is incredible and we firmly believe that if you see a need, you can fill a need. When you choose to work with us you will get to meet the amazingly balanced team who are all as interested in your business puzzle. Our clients experience a truly collaborative partnership which means that when you join us, we will not pigeonhole you. We keep our advice balanced. Your needs will change as you grow and our advice will change with it. Bookkeeping isn’t about looking backwards, it is about …. Don’t be short changed by your accountant. Get in touch with us today https://www.simplybalancedsolutions.co.uk/ Xero CertifiedQuickbooks Online partnerServices include:Payroll / Invoicing / Self-assessment / Bank reconciliation / Credit control / Payroll / CIS / VAT returns

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Joined as 3rd member of staff set up and ran all financial systems and processes. Including:Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flowsMaintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processesPreparation of Monthly Consolidated P&L and Balance SheetTimely production of statutory and internal financial reportsEnsuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintainedSetting up the Payroll processPreparation of VAT returnsManaging all aspects of Credit controlbank reconciliationsSupervising process of becoming a Limited Companyworking as part of management team to define strategy and mission of companyliaising with customers and suppliers

Rowlands Castle

invoicing, cash flow management and credit control. Working as part of committee to implement new procedures to improve strategy for bad debt reduction and the general running of the playgroup

Working with 3 Governing bodies. Scheduling meetings, producing agenda and accurately minuting meetings to ensure all statutory requirements were met. Required working to strict deadlines

Finchdean, Hampshire, Uk

Supporting MD in running of office.Audio typing documents to high standards, working on own initiative to ensure all deadlines were met

Bristol, United Kingdom

The aims of this role were to co-ordinate and facilitate the involvement of the voluntary sector in joint planning and improvement of health and social care services. The key objectives were:• Co-ordinate and facilitate Children’s, Mental Health and Adult Social Care networks• Research and write a weekly E-information share and monthly newsletter and information sheet• Represent the views and interests of the voluntary sector at key meetings with statutory authorities

Bristol, United Kingdom

Providing high level administrative support. Additional responsibilities included:• Designing new product information sheets• Improving and maintaining company sick and holiday records

Bristol, United Kingdom

Responsible for delivering internal communications to a department of 660 staff based on multiple sites and working to deliver internal communications to a directorate of 3,00 employees.Key result areas for this role were:Developing and overseeing the directorate approach to feedback mechanisms.Evaluated communication initiatives to recommend and drive identified improvements.Work closely with senior management team to ensure they delivered communications in line with Technical strategy and company communications plan.Drive leadership visibility programme to improve staff communication with senior management.Set and edit quarterly department newsletter.Manage communications budget of £200,000 p.a.Work with senior manages to devise and deliver bi-annual staff roadshows.

Bristol

Supported director including diary management, travel arrangements and co-ordinating teambuilding and staff communication events.Managed administration for 2 departments totaling 150 staffsupervision of department administration assistant

Plymouth, United Kingdom

This job combined two roles, the main role as PA entailed providing full secretarial support to the Controller. The second role required working on own initiative to arrange filming locations, find live guests and floor manage during live broadcasts. The main responsibilities were:• Managing make-up budget. Involving the training of presenters, choice of supplier, stock management and preparing studio guests;• Deputising for the Newsroom manager.

London, United Kingdom

Maintain full control of Partner diaries, accepting meetings where appropriate- Develop comprehensive knowledge of Partners’/Directors’ business contacts and a general awareness of all business issues in which the team are involved- Handle internal and external calls, be the first point of contact for the team’s high profile external and internal clients, building good working relationships with their PAs- Receive and deal with, where appropriate, all emails and internal and external post for the team- Organise internal and external meetings, conferences, functions, client entertaining including travel, accommodation, itineraries, equipment and catering- Input timesheets and expenses as required- Produce and proof read high quality reports, correspondence, minutes, file notes and faxes, from macros and non-standard documents by copy/audio typing to tight deadlines- Produce PowerPoint graphics and Excel spreadsheets- Undertake NECTAR input to support the team’s activities- Company background searches using the internet and online databases and providing summaries on selected targets- Other ad hoc duties/projects are required by the team

Armed Forces Dependants’ Business Start-Up Programme

Professional Certificate In Accounting, Accounting And Finance

Financial accounting - Gained an understanding of how financial statements are prepared and developed the skills to prepare financial.

City & Guilds Level 2, Book-Keeping And Accounts, First Class Pass

Ncfe Level 1 Cert, Dressmaking

Human Resource Management

introduction to personnel management.

Ba (Hons), Geography With Sociology 2:1

Education record

Aat, Accounting