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Sarah Lightfoot-Stoker

Greenwood, WA,WA

Summary

I have recently joined the Department of Health as a Business Support Officer, before that I had worked in the NHS Finance department for 18 years during my time there I have done various roles which have included raising invoices, maintaining the asset register and inputting monthly journals. Over the years I have worked and learnt to use various systems, including accessing personal records so need to ensure I comply with the current data quality laws. I am an organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. My current goal is to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Support Officer

Department Of Health
02.2024 - Current
  • Make sure that the accounts are accurate each month and do journals where necessary.
  • Reconcile the asset list at the warehouse with what is in the general ledger.
  • Supported executive-level staff by handling complex scheduling needs and managing confidential information discreetly.
  • Streamlined internal communications by creating clear channels for information sharing among team members.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the successful execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Supported special financial and business projects with administrative assistance.
  • Maintained accurate records of financial transactions, facilitating successful audits and compliance with regulations.
  • Served as a liaison between different departments within the organization, promoting effective communication and collaboration on joint projects.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.

Senior Financial Management Analyst

Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust
09.2018 - 12.2023
  • Analyzed reports to assist with efficient allocation of resources.
  • Reconcile control accounts monthly
  • Improved month-end close process by identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions that reduced time spent on manual tasks.
  • Make sure that the asset register is up to date and that depreciation is deducted
  • Make sure statements are completed on time monthly and at year end
  • Run month end reports and distribute as needed
  • Check that invoices are paid, chase payments and if we owe money find out why the invoice hasn’t been paid
  • Have regular meetings with different stakeholders
  • Check that invoices are raised correctly with the right VAT percentages
  • Do regular journals, budget adjustments and pay corrections
  • This helps make sure that month end runs more smoothly
  • Recorded, interpreted and communicated financial data and plans using Business Intelligence.
  • Assist the Finance Business Partners
  • Assist system users when they are struggling to either use it or unable to log in
  • Ensure that budget holders understand their budgets and are able to report any inaccuracies
  • Supervise junior colleagues.

Overseas Visitor Manager

Southport And Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • Gather information from internal stakeholders to help make decisions on who was chargeable.
  • Invoice in a timely manner.
  • Communicate any issues to the NHS England.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Produced and maintained internal policy for overseas visitors, making sure it was aligned with the national guidance.
  • Interview patients to ensure we were getting the correct information.


General Office Assistant

Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust
09.2005 - 08.2016
  • Making sure cash balances back to the general ledger
  • Check that petty cash is given in line with the petty cash policy
  • Deal with patients and other colleagues’ queries on a daily basis.

Receptionist

Platinum Costs
01.2004 - 09.2005
  • Answer all incoming calls and transfer to the correct person
  • Screen all incoming post
  • Raise accurate invoices to solicitors and ensure clients files are returned with their invoices
  • Carry out a range of administrative duties including ordering stationary, photocopying and filing.

Customer Assistant

Littlewoods
09.1999 - 12.2004
  • Operating tills and serving customers
  • Making sure the store is tidy
  • When needed help out in the store room
  • Call customers when orders have arrived in store and when there is a delay in the order arriving in store.

Education

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Level 4 - Accounting Technician

Southport College
United Kingdom
11.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Business Studies

KGV College
United Kingdom

Christ The King High School
United Kingdom
06.2000

Skills

  • Advanced Excel
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Relationship Management
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Financial Systems
  • Data Interpretation
  • Analytical research
  • Business Forecasting
  • Oracle Business Intelligence
  • Financial and operational reporting
  • Problem-Solving

Applicant

Sarah Lightfoot-Stoker

References

  • Bernard Siva, Business Support Manager, Public and Aboriginal Health, DPMD, 189 Royal Street, East Perth, 6004
  • Sarah Huyton, Finance Business Partner, Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust, Town Lane, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6PN, sarah.huyton@sthk.nhs.uk
  • Gillian Casselton, Income Accountant, Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust, Town Lane, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6PN, gillian.casselton@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

Timeline

Business Support Officer

Department Of Health
02.2024 - Current

Senior Financial Management Analyst

Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust
09.2018 - 12.2023

Overseas Visitor Manager

Southport And Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust
08.2016 - 09.2018

General Office Assistant

Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust
09.2005 - 08.2016

Receptionist

Platinum Costs
01.2004 - 09.2005

Customer Assistant

Littlewoods
09.1999 - 12.2004

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Level 4 - Accounting Technician

Southport College

Some College (No Degree) - Business Studies

KGV College

Christ The King High School

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