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studying AAT level 2 and 3 during this time

Currently in work experience to gain knowledge within the financial industry to start an exciting career in finance.• Bank reconciliation to find missing transactions either on the bank statement or missing remittance advice using an spreadsheet a list was compiled which was then used to reference remittance advice slips, using Sage 50 checked off transactions along with the bank statement to make sure there was no differences which needed investigating further. Using transaction… Show more Currently in work experience to gain knowledge within the financial industry to start an exciting career in finance.• Bank reconciliation to find missing transactions either on the bank statement or missing remittance advice using an spreadsheet a list was compiled which was then used to reference remittance advice slips, using Sage 50 checked off transactions along with the bank statement to make sure there was no differences which needed investigating further. Using transaction numbers to check for grouped payments showing on bank statements as a breakdown tool. Working on accrual and prepayments to check insurance policy payments are fully accounted for in the financial year.• Credit Control using a report from a list of tenants searched for missing payments based on if 4 weekly payments or calendar month from the tenancy agreement in place then contacted tenants to advise of payment required via telephone call and letter using customer files to check on payment history• Journal entries using sage 50 was able to input transactions onto the system including bank charges and tenancy payments in preparation of reconciliation.• Data entry using Excel created spreadsheet of clients figures from their own business accounting records to provide a summary of loss or profit in an analysis breakdown. Show less

Undertook a planned career break to provide parental care and undergo a complex hip replacement. More recently I have enrolled and am progressing AAT certification.

Tesco distribution centres specialise in using the latest technology to transport 60 million cases of goods to 3,000 stores weekly, Tesco employs over 450,000 employees over stores and distribution.Appointed as Warehouse De-Kitter to unload trailers and distributing cages throughout the warehouse for the operatives to pack for redelivery, reporting to the Shift Supervisor. Prepared and safeguarded trailers within health and safety guidelines and rapidly and safely unloaded trailers to… Show more Tesco distribution centres specialise in using the latest technology to transport 60 million cases of goods to 3,000 stores weekly, Tesco employs over 450,000 employees over stores and distribution.Appointed as Warehouse De-Kitter to unload trailers and distributing cages throughout the warehouse for the operatives to pack for redelivery, reporting to the Shift Supervisor. Prepared and safeguarded trailers within health and safety guidelines and rapidly and safely unloaded trailers to ensure the company was able to maintain required retail stock levels and avoid lost sales. Planned distribution routes to adhere to deadlines and delivery timescales. Show less

Gala Coral Group is a betting and gaming business primarily in the United Kingdom and Italy.Hired as a member of the Security Department, responsible for leading audit assessments across the business to identify and eliminate fraudulent betting activities by customers or employees. Accountable for authorisation of bets which exceeded local shop managers authority levels. Provided guidance and advice to local shops on potentially fraudulent activities and advised on company compliance… Show more Gala Coral Group is a betting and gaming business primarily in the United Kingdom and Italy.Hired as a member of the Security Department, responsible for leading audit assessments across the business to identify and eliminate fraudulent betting activities by customers or employees. Accountable for authorisation of bets which exceeded local shop managers authority levels. Provided guidance and advice to local shops on potentially fraudulent activities and advised on company compliance procedures.  Key Projects & Achievements:Successfully conducted security check and identified incorrect manual translation of a potentially winning bet by a staff member, introduced a new company-wide ‘alien’ bet procedure saving Gala Coral £87K payment from a void bet.Identified and eliminated a £50K fraudulent betting activity by an employee over 2-year period. Successfully produced and delivered a structured training plan to support recruitment of new Audit Assistants to the Security Department. Show less

06/2005 to 08/2007: Coral Gala Group: Telephonist06/2002 to 06/2005: Lloyd Shoe Company: Concession Manager10/1999 to 06/2002: Somerfield PLC: Department Manager