Resourceful Finance Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in financial reporting, budgeting, and accounts reconciliation. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring smooth financial operations. Detailed professional with many years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing financial activity. Polished in spreadsheet creation, report preparation, and data analysis. Quick and accurate to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Hi, I’m
Hannah Scott
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Danish CrownRochdale, UK
Operational Finance Assistant
12.2023 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Provided financial support to align operational performance with strategic goals and ensure accurate reporting.
- Investigated variances, identified root causes, and delivered training on system processes using Arolink and SAP systems.
- Assessed actual versus standard yields to evaluate the financial impact.
- Participated in on-site meetings and virtual calls with operations and finance teams.
- Managed operational month-end journals, including stock valuations and accruals.
Rochdale CouncilRochdale, UK
Financial Business Support Officer
03.2020 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Helping various teams within Adult Care using my diverse skills (working among three teams at once for a period of time).
- Overseeing the annual fee uplift project that I created, which was a huge success in saving £220,000 against the budget in the first year.
- Recovered historic debts, working alongside the legal team.
- Raising client contribution invoices for short-term care.
- Dealing with queries via telephone, provider portal system, and email for adult care providers and service users.
Mawdsley Brooks & Co LtdSalford, UK
Assistant Accountant
08.2016 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Performed month-end close procedures such as journal entries and reconciliations.
- Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and management accounts.
- Communicating with suppliers daily and setting up new supplier accounts as needed.
- Provided support for external auditors during annual audit engagements.
Biddle Sawyer SilksManchester, UK
Assistant Accountant
08.2015 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Processed accounts payable and receivable invoices in an accurate manner according to company policy.
- Processed weekly payroll entries and reports for employees.
- Performed month-end close procedures such as journal entries and reconciliations.
- Monitored cash flow activities and forecast future cash requirements.
- Prepared account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.
William HareBury, UK
Accounts Assistant
08.2012 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy before submitting them for payment processing.
- Processed company expenses for month-end payment.
- Coding and processing supplier invoices, ensuring statements have been received for month-end invoice processing.
- Participated in the month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets.
- Cover for reception.
- Inputting bank statements into the system.
Education
Bury CollegeBury, UK
from AAT
01-2015
University Overview
AAT - Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
AAT – Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
Bury CollegeBury, UK
from Business Administration
01-2013
University Overview
- Level 2 - Business Admin
St Cuthbert's RC High SchoolRochdale, UK
from GCSE's
07-2011
University Overview
- 8 grades (A-C)
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Variance analysis
- Data reconciliation
- SAP systems
- Month-end close
- Budget management
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Value Awards Winner in March 2025 - recognised for going above and beyond my daily tasks, pushing improvements, and working with others to fix issues and prevent them from reoccurring.
- Shining Star Award (various) with Rochdale Council - came up with an improvement idea for the team, flexible in helping various teams, always happy to help and going the extra mile.
- In my first role at William Hare at the age of 18, I rewrote the company expenses policy, and with the help of the board of directors' approval, I created an updated version. My vision was to also help save the company money by having limitations on expenses, which is exactly what was achieved.
Affiliations
Affiliations
- I have a great interest in weight training, so I train 4 to 5 times a week. Being fit and healthy, and having a routine, is very important to my lifestyle, which also demonstrates my commitment and focus.
- In 2019, I organised and took part in two charity football tournaments (one for Mind and the other for Teenage Cancer Trust) I raised £1,000 for each charity, which I feel was a great achievement. This demonstrated my leadership and organisation skills.
- I keep a keen eye on the latest fashions, which helps me keep up my appearance.
- I enjoy traveling and appreciate the variety of cultures around the world. I am an adventurous person and enjoy being out in nature.
- I have created websites using Wix for a few businesses, as I really enjoy designing and using my technological skills. I also take part in market research, including product testing, which I really enjoy being part of which demonstrates my confidence in speaking to companies, giving my honest opinion, and providing feedback to help them improve.
References
References
References available upon request.Availability
See my work availability
Not Available
Available
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
Operational Finance Assistant
Danish Crown
12.2023 - 05.2025
Financial Business Support Officer
Rochdale Council
03.2020 - 12.2023
Assistant Accountant
Mawdsley Brooks & Co Ltd
08.2016 - 03.2020
Assistant Accountant
Biddle Sawyer Silks
08.2015 - 07.2016
Accounts Assistant
William Hare
08.2012 - 07.2015
Bury College
from AAT
Bury College
from Business Administration
St Cuthbert's RC High School
from GCSE's
Similar Profiles
Mireia CaladoMireia Calado
Admin assistant/ HR at Danish CrownAdmin assistant/ HR at Danish Crown
Winnie PhoebeWinnie Phoebe
QA Supervisor/Site Technical Lead at Danish CrownQA Supervisor/Site Technical Lead at Danish Crown
Robert WalshRobert Walsh
Delivery driver at danish crownDelivery driver at danish crown
Ashina SethiAshina Sethi
Senior Test Analyst at United EnergySenior Test Analyst at United Energy
Subhajit SarmaSubhajit Sarma
Software Testing Specialist at Accenture AustraliaSoftware Testing Specialist at Accenture Australia