After completion of a successful career as Associate Principal Scientist at AstraZeneca, one of the UK’s largest pharmaceutical companies, I am looking to transition to a new role in bookkeeping and accounting.I have a proactive approach to self-learning and development and have completed the AAT Foundation Diploma Level 2 in Bookkeeping and Accounting (Distinction) where I have gained a good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping processesI am a focused and driven professional with a wealth of experience in data analysis, various software tools and administration tasks. I am organised and have a successful track record of strong attention to detail and ensuring systems are updated accurately and tasks are completed to deadlinesOne of my strength is in building relationships, collaborating and supporting a variety of national and international stakeholders. I have excellent written and verbal communication skills and can engage, understand needs, trouble shoot and influence positive outcomes.My key areas of expertise include:Processing payments and receiptsRecording transactions in relevant journals and ledgersBookkeeping controlsPreparing initial trial balances using suspense accountsCompleting banking reconciliationsEffectively using computerised accounting systemsPreparing manufacturing accounts, inventory valuations and explaining budget variancesAttention to detailHandling large amount of data Trouble shooting Planning and organisation Analysis and reporting Process improvementCommunication Collaboration Client support Learning and development Technical SkillsAAT Foundation Diploma Level 2 in Bookkeeping and Accounting (Distinction)SAGE50SAGE PayrollECDLExpert in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, advanced Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), Databases, Genedata, Prizm, Tibco SpotfireSkype, Teams, Zoom,
From Astrazeneca
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RetiredFrom Astrazeneca Jul 2021 - Present
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BookkeeperIndependent 2009 - Apr 2022CheshireFor the last 12 years I had sole ownership for accounts preparation, undertaking invoicing and credit control for a small limited company
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Associate Principal ScientistAstrazeneca R&D 1994 - Jun 2021Macclesfield, England, United KingdomProject management and scientific support of national and international collaborationI have supported a portfolio of more than 40 different worldwide projects with academic partners and other research groups. During this time I provided scientific advise, data analysis of large data sets, trouble shooting of data and communication of results to the collaborator and brought together the in-house team aligned to the projects. Report creation was key to this role and I generated detailed documents to provide updates and share progress with the collaboratorI’ve worked on a wide range of early phase drug discovery projects covering target identification, target validation, cell assay and cascade development as well as provided compound screening support.I’ve successfully supported early phase drug discovery projects and worked on cutting edge novel scientific areas and applied innovative experimental design as well as carried out trouble shooting. The continuous changes and learning in sciences and new scientific discoveries require a constant need to update own knowledge and self-develop own areas of expertise. I’ve been at the fore front of cell assay miniaturisation and validation of 3D cell systems in screening cascadesI have also been part of a Lean Sigma team which implemented step changes in the screening process applied throughout the company and driven the quality of assay development, working with colleagues on the “Best Practice Guidelines” for assay development. These guidelines have been rolled out throughout the departmentI am co-author on a number of publications in peer reviewed science journals, posters and given scientific talks at several international conferences
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Research ScientistAberdeen University May 1994 - Oct 1994molecular biology, cell culture and expression systems in mammalian cells
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Research ScientistScotgen Ltd Jun 1992 - Apr 1994Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdomantibody humanisation
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Medical Laboratory ScientistDeutsches Primatenzentrum Gmbh Oct 1990 - Jun 1992Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany -
Medical Laboratory ScientistGesellschaft Für Biotechnologische Forschung Nov 1979 - Sep 1990Brunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany
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