Lauren Connor
Summary
Currently living in Perth, Australia. Looking for contract work while returning to the UK for 4 months, May - August 2024. UK citizen with full rights to work. Varied range of experience including administration, accounting, customer service and front of house roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Team Support
GCG Health Safety & Hygiene
Perth, WA
09.2023 - Current
- Processing credit card transactions from 80+ team members to an accounting system in accordance with government taxation laws.
- Processing credit card applications for new team members and updating existing accounts as required.
- Maintaining accurate and up to date records of invoices and receipts, within an organized filing system.
- Continually reviewing and updating procedures within the business to improve efficiency and team member satisfaction.
- Monthly reconciliation of the company credit card statement.
Management Accountant
Manorview Hotels
Glasgow, Scotland
08.2017 - 08.2023
- Maintained and updated accounting systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency of financial information.
- Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statements, sales and credit card statements.
- Performed month-end closing activities including journal entries, supplier statement reconciliations and other related tasks.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Prepared, analyzed and interpreted monthly financial statements for management review.
- Maintained fixed asset register.
- Assisted with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
- Monitored budget performance against actual results, identified discrepancies and prepared subsequent reports.
Martial Arts Instructor
McGowans Blackbelt Academy
Glasgow, Scotland
03.2015 - 06.2022
- Developed and delivered lesson plans for various martial arts and fitness classes.
- Helped students practice techniques and embrace individual learning needs and realistic goals for advancement.
- Enhanced students' confidence and progress by promoting diligence and determination with difficult tasks.
- Motivated students through positive reinforcement techniques such as rewards or recognition.
- Helped new students adjust quickly into the program by providing guidance and support.
- Maintained a safe environment throughout classes by enforcing discipline rules.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Education
Honours Degree - Accounting And Marketing
University of Strathclyde
05.2019
Scottish National Higher -
Calderside Academy
06.2015
Skills
- Microsoft packages incl Excel, Word and Office
- Accounting software incl Sage and SAP
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Accruals, Provisions and Journal Entries
- Business Operations and Forecasting
- Effective and Professional Communication
Timeline
Accounts Team Support
GCG Health Safety & Hygiene
09.2023 - Current
Management Accountant
Manorview Hotels
08.2017 - 08.2023
Martial Arts Instructor
McGowans Blackbelt Academy
03.2015 - 06.2022
Honours Degree - Accounting And Marketing
University of Strathclyde
Scottish National Higher -
Calderside Academy
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