Nicole Along
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Detail oriented and analytical accounting professional with a strong foundation in accounting principles and financial best practices. Skilled in accounts payable/receivable, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and month-end reporting. Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial data modelling to support decision making. Advanced Excel user with expertise in Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, and the Microsoft Office Suite, plus experience with Power BI dashboards and reporting. Adept at transforming complex financial data into clear, actionable insights, supporting accurate financial reporting, compliance, and efficient financial operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant
Rachel Gilbert
12.2023 - Current
- Streamlined the month-end expense reconciliation process by collaborating across Marketing, E-commerce, and Design teams to ensure timely and accurate recording of employee reimbursements and vendor invoices, reducing close time by 50%
- Report to Finance Manager, CEO, and external wholesale agency on wholesale commission and cash flow for 55 wholesale accounts.
- Process 500+ customer invoices and 150+ supplier bills in Xero.
- Cross-functional finance support for marketing, e-commerce, operations, wholesale and design teams to aid in business decision making.
- Managed daily bookkeeping activities, ensuring accuracy in financial records and transactions.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements, contributing to timely reporting processes.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions, maintaining organised documentation and records.
- Supported budget preparation by gathering financial data and analysing variances from previous periods.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline invoicing processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Conducted reconciliations of bank statements, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Implemented improvements in record-keeping practices, increasing accessibility of financial information for audits.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
- Reduced invoice processing time with efficient data entry and verification of accounts payable transactions.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors by fostering environment of trust.
- Aid in streamlining cross-functional finance processes such as establishing the company credit card policy process, creating a month-end checklist and pre-scheduled recurring journal templates to ensure timely submission and reduce errors during close.
Purchasing Coordinator
News Corp Australia – Commercial Content Department
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed budgets for 23 Newscast podcasts.
- Worked with Legal and Finance to implement a supplier onboarding checklist, including ABN verification and payment terms setup, ensuring compliance and reducing payment delays.
- Provided detailed reporting on 23 budgets to the Commercial Finance Analyst.
- Coordinated with Finance during procurement planning to classify purchases as capital or operational expenses, enabling accurate financial reporting and depreciation forecasting.
- Managed POs and invoice processing for the Commercial Content department.
- Coordinated procurement activities for commercial content projects to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and terms to optimise purchasing efficiency.
- Analysed market trends and pricing data to inform strategic sourcing decisions for content production.
- Assisted cross-functional teams in aligning procurement strategies with project timelines and budgets.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Team Assistant
News Corp Australia – Vogue, The Australian and GQ Magazine
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in managing Vogue magazine production budget in line with the monthly budget of $1-2 million per month, to enhance accuracy and accountability.
- Collaborated with Finance to track contract spend vs. committed budgets, identifying savings opportunities and preventing contract overcharges.
- Commercial and market trend analysis.
- Coordinated editorial schedules across multiple departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Managed communication between cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery.
- Assisted in the preparation of high profile events, maintaining organisation and attention to detail.
- Boosted team morale through the planning and execution of engaging team building events.
Assistant Accountant
Liquor Marketing Group
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepare, monitor, and report on member rebates using financial models in Power BI and Excel.
- Coordinated with internal departments to compile required documentation for external audits, ensuring compliance and reducing audit turnaround time.
- Collaborated with IT and Sales to implement an automated invoice matching system (Expense Manager), reducing manual data entry errors and improving payment processing speed by 30%.
- Fixed asset accounting.
- Managed credit card policy and reconciliation process across 33 employees.
- Reconciled and reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy every month.
- Supported audit preparation efforts by compiling relevant documents and addressing auditor inquiries promptly.
- Facilitated smoother audit processes by organising and presenting financial documents efficiently.
- Supported senior accountants in complex financial analysis, contributing to strategic decision making.
- Enhanced team knowledge by leading workshops on best practices in accounting software utilisation.
Education
Bachelor of Professional Accounting -
Macquarie University
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Account reconciliation
- Month-end reports
- Technical profficency in Microsoft Suite
- Budget preparation
- Research and data analysis
- Flexible team player
- Exceptionally organised
- Budgeting and financial management
- Great written and verbal communication
- Presentation skills
- Internal controls
- Quantitative and analyticalproblem solving
Accomplishments
- Student Consultant - 180 Degrees Consulting, Macquarie University (March 2023 – June 2025)
- Member - Accounting Students Association, Macquarie University (March 2022 – June 2025)
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Rachel Gilbert
12.2023 - Current
Purchasing Coordinator
News Corp Australia – Commercial Content Department
06.2023 - 12.2023
Team Assistant
News Corp Australia – Vogue, The Australian and GQ Magazine
01.2023 - 05.2023
Assistant Accountant
Liquor Marketing Group
05.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Professional Accounting -
Macquarie University