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Ashling Buck

Bunbury,Australia

Summary

Highly analytical, communicative, and collaborative individual with a demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Committed to contributing to team success and continuously developing professional skills. I bring a positive attitude and a strong commitment to ongoing learning and growth. I possess extensive knowledge of the accounts payable process and administrative functions. Utilizes highly effective leadership skills to achieve business objectives. Skilled administrative assistant with proven organizational abilities and a deep understanding of policies and procedures.

Work History

Homeschool Teacher

Homeschooling
07.2022 - Current

Homeschooling Jul 2022 - Dec 2024

Full time study Graduate Certificate in Education (Career guidance and counselling) 2024

Full time study Graduate Certificate in Education (Autism) 2023

Operations Coordinator

Patches Therapy Service
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Coordination of Administration Officers
  • Completed service agreement process for the continuation of therapy
  • Held weekly Management Team meetings, minute taker and actioned items
  • Held weekly Administration Team meetings, minute taker and actioned items
  • Assisted Assessments team with processing new and existing clients
  • Conducted research for requirement of services in regional WA
  • Created working procedure guides for Administration team
  • Trained staff on new telephone system


Accounts Payable Clerk

Southwest Gateway Alliance
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Processing accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
  • Recording day to day financial transactions, including verifying GL coding
  • Receipting of Purchase Orders and creating provision
  • Create Accruals
  • Reconciling bank statements
  • Create ABCC Reporting as per construction legislation
  • Create fortnightly payment run and load ABA file
  • Create FCY and direct credit payments via CommBiz
  • Create new suppliers in SEO
  • Create weekly invoice and supplier listing report
  • Onboard new clients via procur-e
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
  • Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
  • Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
  • Facilitated smoother end-of-month closings by collaborating with accounting team to reconcile accounts payable ledgers.

NDIS Team Administrator

South West Aboriginal Medical Services (SWAMS)
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Create billing for NDIS and Plan Managed Clients
  • Research available therapies and services in the Bunbury and surrounding areas
  • Create schedule of services for clients
  • Book client therapies and services
  • File client support documents accordingly for auditing purposes
  • Complete service agreements with client schedule as per NDIS plan
  • Update OneNote with research and billing data
  • Liaise with clients to seek their personal requirements
  • Liaise with Allied Health Professionals to source services for clients
  • Create Agendas and take minutes at client support meetings
  • Create monthly client newsletter
  • Diary Management for NDIS Coordinator
  • Provide day to day assistance to NDIS Coordinator
  • Contract
  • Streamlined internal processes by implementing new filing systems

Carer for my son

03.2020 - 02.2021

UniBuy Specialist

The University of Sydney
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Migration of open POs from PeopleSoft to SAP Ariba
  • Support UniBuy Desk consultants
  • Improve knowledge re new buying process in USYD
  • Identify opportunities to make the Buying processes easier
  • Investigate, analyse, and resolve all complex or escalated enquiries
  • Identify and participate in any continual improvement opportunities across processes
  • Resolved complex issues, ensuring continuous smooth operation
  • Coordinated with teams to optimize workflow and streamline processes

Business Analyst

The University of Sydney
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated with Business owners to define business requirements for organisational processes and adhere to accuracy standards
  • Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing to validate system
  • Conducted User Acceptance Testing by creating scripts & output documents
  • Worked with Testing Analyst to ensure the appropriate level of testing had been completed for end-to-end testing
  • Created business requirements and worked with the IT team to implement various features
  • Developed standard operating procedures and document workflow for current and future processes
  • Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures and more efficient workflow
  • JIRA ticket creation and resolution
  • Scheduled Meetings - Zoom
  • Coordinated meetings, workshops, and minute taking
  • Created process documents and Visio mapping
  • Onboarding staff and general administration duties
  • Assisted with the development of SOP for the Accounts Payable Department
  • Assisted with the development of SOP for the UniBuy Desk
  • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous innovation in the organization

Leasing Analyst

The University of Sydney
06.2016 - 05.2018
  • Managed Leased Assets end-to-end process
  • Monitored Leasing mailbox daily and responded to requests in a timely manner
  • Data analysis of internal database with Maia Financial database for accuracy
  • Maintained LAM database for accurate information on Leased Assets
  • Provided support to business units with audit checks and qtly
  • Asset returns
  • Distributed qtly
  • Notice of Intention report and consolidate data
  • Processed qtly
  • Intercompany General Journals
  • Reconciled qtly
  • GRA billing for purchases and rentals
  • Reconciled and verified Rental schedule contracts
  • Performed Financial Analysis for Management as required
  • Created Leased Assets user guide for staff
  • Created Notice of Intention process document

UniBuy Customer Specialist

The University of Sydney
04.2016 - 06.2016
  • Actioned internal and external queries via phone for NAB credit cards & Oracle PeopleSoft
  • Identified customer issues with products or services, investigated causes and initiated resolutions
  • Monitored PCard mailbox
  • Actioned fraudulent charges
  • Processed new credit card applications

Accounts Payable Officer

Luna Park Sydney
07.2012 - 12.2014
  • Responsible for the end-to-end process of A/P module
  • Closed off A/P module for month-end and reconciled with GL
  • Prepared and posted General Journals for month-end: Prepayments, FCY intercompany transactions, monthly accruals
  • Maintained accurate financial records with meticulous attention to detail in data entry and account coding
  • Business improvement process
  • Created Accounts Payable User Manual
  • Created SOP Guidelines

Accounts Payable Supv.

Royal Aust. College of Physicians
04.2010 - 07.2012
  • Maintained Great Plains Accounts Payable database
  • Processed invoice and expense reimbursements in AUD and FCY
  • Processed weekly EFT and FCY payment run
  • Closed off A/P module for month-end and reconciled with GL
  • Prepared and posted General Journals for month-end: Prepayments, FCY intercompany transactions, monthly accruals, and deposit account
  • Monitored Accounts Payable mailbox
  • Issued Cabcharge tickets and reconciliation of account
  • Processed Westpac credit card postings and direct debit entries
  • Reconciled AMEX Travel account
  • Supervision of one staff member
  • Created Accounts Payable User Manual

Shared Services Supv.

EVT Limited
11.2007 - 10.2009
  • Supervised and led the Accounts Payable team of5 permanent and6 casual staff to ensure the timely and accurate payment of creditor invoices and credit notes in accordance with their terms and conditions
  • Maintained the Accounts Payable Service Level agreement
  • Assisted team members with the setting of their Key Results Area (KRA), including planning and developmental stage; meet for midyear review and assist the Shared Services manager deliver their final staff yearly performance review
  • Cleared bank reconciliation for shared services department
  • Prepared & processed general journals for foreign currency payments, urgent payments and clearing off old entries in the GL
  • Administrator for NAB FlexiPurchase electronic credit card system
  • Administrator for BasWare electronic invoice processing system
  • Implemented new procedures: un-presented cheque process
  • Established help desk for all internal A/P queries
  • Established a back-up process to ensure all tasks were covered in the absence of staff
  • Team restructure to enhance the productivity of the team

AP Officer / Relationship Officer

BT Group plc
02.2007 - 08.2007
  • Worked on outsourcing project with Accenture to ensure smooth transition & knowledge transfer to team in Chennai, India
  • Travelled to India to train new team and support Singaporean colleagues
  • Weekly review of invoice on hold report/ Mthly review of month-end reports
  • Weekly stabilization calls with accounts payable outsource manager
  • Monitoring Teams performance
  • Daily running of Accounts payable for Syntegra
  • Syntegra Batch payments processed on Westpac online
  • NZD payments processed on Citibank online
  • Daily faxing and updating of PO & Invoice log
  • Financial reporting as and when required
  • Assisted staff in Sydney with retrieval site access
  • Assisted with outsourcing project to Chennai, India – Oct06 to Aug07
  • Classroom training in Chennai, India – Jan07
  • Integration of new entity Syntegra to BTA procedures & processes

AP Officer

BT Group plc
11.2005 - 02.2007
  • Daily running of Accounts Payable Dept for Australia & New Zealand
  • Coding of invoices to cost centre & account code
  • Monthly reconciliation with Komodo team for TELCO invoices
  • Posting of foreign currency invoices & payments
  • Processed weekly supplier & IEXP payments
  • Month-end close & reports for AUD & NZD ledger
  • Processed priority payments and weekly ACH payments on HSBC online
  • 2nd approver for all payments/intercompany transfers on HSBC online
  • Generated weekly payment schedule e-mail to all staff
  • Maintained historical records and vendor maintenance
  • Posted petty cash receipts and distributed cash
  • Reconciliation of Cabcharge account
  • Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports
  • Implemented & maintained new filing system
  • Assisted with year-end audit for finance department
  • Created Accounts Payable User Manual for A/P Dept

Skills

  • Microsoft 365 Business
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Skype
  • Lotus Notes
  • Novell GroupWise
  • Sage ERP ACCPAC
  • SunSystems v4 & v5
  • Oracle ADI Financial Accounts system v111
  • Oracle iProcurement
  • Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains v10
  • PeopleSoft Financials v92
  • SAP Ariba
  • BasWare Invoice Automation
  • Westpac on-line
  • HSBCnet
  • Citibank on-line
  • NAB on-line
  • JIRA
  • Dropbox
  • Zoom Video Communications

Professional Qualifications

  • Diploma of Community Services, 2024 - Present
  • Queensland University of Technology, Graduate Certificate in Education (Career Guidance and Counselling) 2024
  • Queensland University of Technology, Graduate Certificate in Education (Autism) 2023
  • TAFE NSW, Diploma of Business Administration 2014
  • Macquarie Business Training Centre, Diploma of HR Management 2010

Certification

  • Professional Advantage Certificate of Completion Advanced Inquiry v5 for SunSystems 2008
  • Cengage Australia Certificate IV in Business (Human Resources) 2010
  • Australian Institute of Management Statement of Attendance Manage People Effectively 2012
  • The University of Sydney Statement of Completion Microsfot Excel: Level 2 2017
  • PM – Partners group PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate 2017
  • Forrest Training Statement of Attendance Visio 2013 Introduction & Intermediate 2018
  • St. John Ambulance Western Australia Ltd. HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support, HLTAID011 Provide first aid, 2021
  • Certificate of completion Module 1 of the professional learning program 2023 Abilities Based Learning and Education Support (ABLES)
  • Certificate of completion Module 2 of the professional learning program 2023 Abilities Based Learning and Education Support (ABLES)
  • Certificate of completion Module 3 of the professional learning program 2023 Abilities Based Learning and Education Support (ABLES)
  • Certificate of Attendance Reframing Autism 2023 Conference (12 hours Professional Development)





Timeline

Homeschool Teacher

Homeschooling
07.2022 - Current

Operations Coordinator

Patches Therapy Service
04.2022 - 07.2022

Accounts Payable Clerk

Southwest Gateway Alliance
07.2021 - 04.2022

NDIS Team Administrator

South West Aboriginal Medical Services (SWAMS)
02.2021 - 07.2021

Carer for my son

03.2020 - 02.2021

UniBuy Specialist

The University of Sydney
06.2019 - 03.2020

Business Analyst

The University of Sydney
05.2018 - 06.2019

Leasing Analyst

The University of Sydney
06.2016 - 05.2018

UniBuy Customer Specialist

The University of Sydney
04.2016 - 06.2016

Accounts Payable Officer

Luna Park Sydney
07.2012 - 12.2014

Accounts Payable Supv.

Royal Aust. College of Physicians
04.2010 - 07.2012

Shared Services Supv.

EVT Limited
11.2007 - 10.2009

AP Officer / Relationship Officer

BT Group plc
02.2007 - 08.2007

AP Officer

BT Group plc
11.2005 - 02.2007
Ashling Buck