Daniella Lord-Griffiths

Address: 112 Ellesmere road

Walton Nationality:British

WarringtonMarital Status: Partner

Cheshire

Home:01925 473865Driving License:Full, clean

Mobile: 07732343893E-mail:

An enthusiastic, professional and ambitious Accounts assistant. I have 7 years experience specialising in all aspects of accountancy with experience also in managerial roles. I possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I demonstrate strong time management skills and am able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced, pressurised environment. I am a confident user of all office applications such as Freeagent, Sage line 50, Sage 200, SPA-email and Internet.

I thrive on setting myself challenges having completed numerous charity events such as sponsored walks. I enjoy going to the gym, aerial yoga and spending time with my family.

Employment History:

Servicemaster Clean- Office Manager

September 2016 – February 2017

(6 month contract)

Working for a well established domestic and commercial cleaningcompany providing a specialized service for disaster restoration within the Insurance industry.

Dealing with all incoming/outgoing telephone calls and email enquiries.

Responsible for a team of technicians and advising them on each job.

Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounts

Processing all supplier and customer invoicing

Posting petty cash receipts and expenses for 4 consultants.

Bank reconciliations

VAT returns .

Credit control done on daily basis and keeping a log

Processing monthly Supplier payment runs

Processing reports on SAMS software for Insurance company

Project management for insurance jobs

Developing and implementing the new administrative system -Zoho

Managing the diary system.

Carrying out Van inspections

Reviewing and updating health and safety policies and ensuring they areobserved.

Stock management

ATG Airports- Sales ledger/ Credit control

February 2013 – July 2013

(Temp- Part time)

Atg Airports are a leading manufacturer of airfield lighting solutions, helping to maintain safe and efficient operations at airports around the world.

Looking after a key set of customer accounts

Responsible for all the billing- raising sales invoices in a batch of around 50-100 on a weekly basis

Resolving any outstanding queries and updating customer accounts

Posting and allocating payments to customer acc

Banking and reconciliation on sage line 200,

Reporting to the finance director turnover reports and aged debtor.

Dealing with credit control on a daily basis reducing the aged debtors to 120 days to 30-45 days

Responsible for dealing with retention releases

Office administration

Warrington Service Centre- Receptionist/ Administrator

August 2011 – February 2013

(Permanent- Part time)

Warrington service centre is a Repair centre for cars, vans and motorbikes doing MOTs and vehicle maintenance

Responsible for the day to day running of the office and workshop.

Delegating work to mechanics and booking in new work

Ordering parts for vehicles through various supplies

Meeting/greeting customers

Pricing new enquiries

Data entry onto garage software GA3,

Record management keeping upto date with legislation

Recording office expenditure

Processing all customers and suppliers invoices

Cash handling

Running reports off the card machine and reconciling the end of day balances.

Callaghan Moran-Receptionist

March 2011- August 2011

(Permanent - Part Time)

Callaghan and moran is a well established hairdressers

My reception duties were very varied and mainly customer service based, I would predominantly be answering all incoming calls, responding to messages and meeting and greeting customers. I looked after a team of 8 staff; booking them appointments and managing their diaries. I also handled complaints, chasing suppliers, ordering stock, issuing refunds and compiling daily figures for the accounts department.

Recruitment Zone- Accounts/Credit control administrator

April 2010 – March 2011

(Permanent-Full time)

Recruitment zone is a reputable recruitment company assisting clients and candidates in placing them within the finance and gas engineering sector.

During my time at Recruitment Zone I was seen as a pivotal member of the team, my main duties consisted of processing contractor timesheets, generating client invoices, using Sage Line 50 and SPA, paying wages using FacFlow/Bankline, producing wage slips, complying with the statutory rights of employment, interaction with customers regularly, responsible for dealing with complaints and chasing relevant paperwork as well as other ad hoc office duties.

I also had full control of the sales and purchase ledger ensuring all invoices, receipt and paperwork is maintained and accurate.

AirsafeUk Ltd- Office manager

April 2008- April 2010

(Permanent-full time)

AirsafeUk was a family run asbestos company providing removal for domestic and commercial companies.

Whilst working at Airsafe UK I had full control of the accounts department, this involved having complete responsibility for purchase and sales ledger, petty cash, banking cheques, liaising with bank managers, liaising with credit controllers, invoicing for a high volume of customers, implementing a company reporting system, relaying findings back to Directors and extensive use of Sage Line 50.

I was also responsible for various HR duties, such as employment contracts, discipline meetings, holiday records and arranging the training and development schedule for new and existing employees.

General office duties included ordering stationary, taking telephone enquiries, using Microsoft Office regularly and maintaining all filed records.

December 2007 – April 2008Business Development Exec, LBMAltrincham (Permanent)

This role entailed generating business from cold calling. I would be expected to build a strong rapport with all potential clients, retain relationships and promote the business in a positive and optimistic nature.

Jan 2006 – December 2007Sales Agent, LBM Middleton (Permanent)

This sales role consisted of securing customers for a Yorkshire building society. I was tasked with maintaining an 80% conversion rate to achieve a set target of 8 sales per day. All sales had to adhere to strict data protection guidelines, together with ensuring the client was fully aware of the contract they were entering in to.

Qualifications and Training

AAT level 1 qualified

Accountancy software used- Sage line 50, Sage 200, Freeagent

3 A levels passed

7 GCSE passed

Personal interests

Spending time with my family.

Reading, Music, Cooking.I love to travel and exercise regularly.

References- available on request