Layne Foster
Cessnock,NSW
Summary
Friendly Accounts Assistant with 5 years of experience supporting accounting teams in financial planning and management. Well-versed in preparing tax invoices, completing complicated calculations and verifying invoices. Commended for excellent communication and collaboration skills to complete assigned tasks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant /Office Receptionist
Garden Master Wastewater Australia
Rutherford NSW
11.2023 - Current
- Reviewed existing information for accuracy and made necessary corrections.
- Scanned documents into appropriate databases for storage purposes.
- Performed data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant rules and regulations governing data entry activities.
- Compiled reports based on gathered information.
- Created spreadsheets to track data entries.
- Prepared summaries of daily work completed for review by supervisors.
- Maintained an organized filing system for all employee records in compliance with legal regulations.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained calendars for staff members.
- Maintained reception area cleanliness and tidiness.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional and polite manner, responding to customer queries or directing them to the relevant department.
Accounts Assistant /Logistics Assistant
S&W Slade & Sons Refrigerated Transport
Wauchope, NSW
11.2022 - Current
- Researched, analyzed and resolved billing issues with customers or vendors promptly.
- Ensured accuracy of data entry into accounting systems by verifying documents against source information.
- Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment.
- Collaborated with internal teams to coordinate shipments between multiple locations.
- Managed paperwork and necessary information required for client shipments.
- Developed relationships with specialty accounts in region.
- Kept accounts receivable tracking database current with relevant client information.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors, carriers and customers to ensure efficient shipping of goods.
Data Entry Specialist /Administrator
Hastings Cooperative
Thrumster, NSW
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Receive and input invoices using back office software.
- Maintain the software files so that pricing and products are correct.
- Print weekly talkers and posters.
- Action any emails or faxes received.
- Maintain host files and action any price changes made.
- Print reports needed by department managers or head office.
- Action any request needed by supervisors, department managers and store manager.
- Cash collection and banking.
- Cash register readings.
- Greet and assist all customers in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Perform cash, cheque and EFTPOS transactions accurately and efficiently.
Visual Merchandiser /Retail Sales Associate
Pandora
Port Macquarie, NSW
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Researched market trends and promoted organizational values, products and brand imaging in target market.
- Assembled displays, stands and products in store space using lights, colours, pictures and other accessories to display products.
- Rotated window displays, signage and interior display areas to reflect changes in inventory and promotions.
- Reflecting brand image and values through exceptional service delivery, strong product knowledge and tactful conflict resolution.
- Attended cash registers during busy periods to maintain top-tier service levels.
- Attended training sessions and corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches.
- Demonstrated product usage and answered questions from customers.
- Maintained store shelves by replenishing stock, organizing merchandise and removing damaged items.
Child Care Educator
TG's Child Care
Wauchope, NSW
- Put together fun lessons to engage children in learning foundational letter and number recognition skills.
- Monitored children in classes, on field trips and during lunch periods to identify and correct and behavior problems.
- Created positive and inclusive learning environment focused on safety, respect and acceptance.
- Discovered best instructional approaches and learning styles for each child.
- Followed licensing guidelines and company standards to support daily care.
- Coordinated regular outside and gym activities to promote movement movement and play.
- Prepared and served meals and snacks to meet children's nutritional needs.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces to prevent germ spread.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newman Senior Tech College
Port Macquarie, NSW11.2018
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
TAFE
OnlineSkills
- Database Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Correct Errors
- Research
- Verbal Communication
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Organisation
- Prioritisation
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Administrative Assistant /Office Receptionist
Garden Master Wastewater Australia
11.2023 - Current
Accounts Assistant /Logistics Assistant
S&W Slade & Sons Refrigerated Transport
11.2022 - Current
Data Entry Specialist /Administrator
Hastings Cooperative
03.2020 - 10.2022
Visual Merchandiser /Retail Sales Associate
Pandora
09.2017 - 04.2020
Child Care Educator
TG's Child Care
High School Diploma -
Newman Senior Tech College
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
TAFE
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