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DIANE WHITTAKER

Clearview,Qld

Summary

Detail-oriented Bookkeeper well versed in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Excelled in corporate bookkeeping services delivery and learned new technologies to improve efficiency. Impressive accounting and communications skills leading to desirable outcomes.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

BOOKKEEPER

Mi Electric Pty Ltd
03.2017 - Current
  • Responsible for:
  • Payroll - 120 Employees
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Project Retentions
  • Cash Forecasts
  • Month End & Year End Reconciliations
  • Month End Journals
  • Inter Company Loan Accounts
  • Credit Card Reconciliations
  • Vehicle Loans, Registrations, Fuel Transactions
  • Fuel Tax Credits
  • Stock Reporting
  • Liaise with external Accountants
  • Fixed Assets
  • ATO TPR
  • Monthly BAS Reporting

ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Communications Plus Pty Ltd
06.2013 - 03.2017
  • Responsible for:
  • Payroll - 45 Employees
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Cash Forecasts
  • Month End & Year End Reconciliations
  • Month End Journals
  • Inter Company Loan Accounts
  • Credit Card Reconciliations
  • Vehicle Loans & Registration Payments
  • Stock Reporting

FINANCIAL PROCESSING MANAGER

Littlewoods Clearance Limited
07.2005 - 05.2013
  • Responsible for:
  • 6 Members of Staff
  • Training & Recruitment of Staff
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Cash Book & Bank Reconciliations
  • Month End Reconciliations
  • Web, Ebay & Amazon Sales & Refunds
  • I Procurement & Expense Authorisation Limits
  • Sales Reporting For 28 Stores
  • Credit Card Queries
  • PCI Compliance Audits
  • Stocktaking 28 Stores
  • Implementing New Till System & Training
  • Stores Operations Manual
  • Liaising With Auditors

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

Shop Direct Group Ltd
03.2001 - 07.2005
  • Responsible for:
  • 15 Members of Staff
  • Training & Recruitment of Staff
  • Processing of 17000 Invoices per Month on Oracle
  • Purchase Orders
  • Payment Runs
  • Implementing New Procedures
  • Reconciling GL & Month End Reconciliations
  • Rents, Rates & Utility Invoices
  • Petty Cash & Expense Claims
  • Purchase Cards & T&E Cards
  • Direct Debits & Standing Orders
  • Supplier Setups
  • Reconciling Statements
  • Debit Balances

OFFICE MANAGER

Harry Yearsley Ltd
09.1984 - 03.2001
  • Responsible for:
  • 8 Members of Staff
  • Staff Training
  • Payroll - 350 Employees
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Cash Book / Bank Reconciliations
  • Authorising & Coding of Invoices
  • Reconciling Sales & Purchase Ledgers
  • Month End Accruals & GRNI
  • Liaising With Auditors
  • Petty Cash
  • VAT Intrastat
  • Fixed Asset Register
  • Stocktaking
  • Sales Reporting for 20 Frozen Food Stores

Education

BTEC National Finance Distinction - Accounting & Finance

Rochdale College
Rochdale
08.1986

Skills

  • Oracle
  • Sage Line 50
  • Lotus 123
  • Lawson
  • Microsoft Word
  • Paypal
  • Microsoft Excel
  • EPDQ
  • Crystal
  • Channel Advisor
  • Business Objects
  • MYOB
  • Mobile Connect
  • Xero / ClickPos

References

  • Mrs Kristie Lambert, 0455 534 974
  • Mrs Lisa Dry, 0422 636 441

Hobbies and Interests

Aqua Aerobics, Reading, Theatre & Concerts, Caravanning, Travelling and Reflexology



Timeline

BOOKKEEPER

Mi Electric Pty Ltd
03.2017 - Current

ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Communications Plus Pty Ltd
06.2013 - 03.2017

FINANCIAL PROCESSING MANAGER

Littlewoods Clearance Limited
07.2005 - 05.2013

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

Shop Direct Group Ltd
03.2001 - 07.2005

OFFICE MANAGER

Harry Yearsley Ltd
09.1984 - 03.2001

BTEC National Finance Distinction - Accounting & Finance

Rochdale College
DIANE WHITTAKER