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Cristina Iacob

@cristinaiacob

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Customer-focused finance professional skilled in accounts, payroll and reconciliation.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance-focused role where I can apply accounts, reconciliation and payroll skills in a supportive team, with opportunities for growth and meaningful impact.

I am a highly motivated finance and customer-service professional with a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance and practical experience across education and corporate finance functions.

I have worked in sales and purchase ledgers, credit control, bank and intercompany reconciliations, payroll processing and financial reporting, supporting audits and monitoring finance KPIs.

In education roles I provided targeted support to pupils with special educational needs, developed individual student plans, and assisted teachers to create inclusive classroom environments.

I am computer literate with experience in Xero, Payprop and standard Windows and Mac applications, and I bring a level-headed, solution-focused approach that performs well under pressure and in team settings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Assistant

Current

Monkton Combe Senior School

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Manage enterprise and commercial school finances including sales and purchase ledgers, credit control, payment runs, bank reconciliations and intercompany account reconciliations to maintain accurate cash flow and supplier relationships.

Purchase Ledger Credit Control Bank Reconciliation Inter Company Reconciliation

Teaching Assistant

Beechen Cliff School

Sep 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 1 month)

Supported SEND pupils by implementing EHCP strategies, supervising safety and learning, assisting teacher planning and maintaining student records to promote inclusion and progress.

EHCP Implementation Classroom Management Record keeping Small Group Delivery

Accounts Assistant

Zest Sales & Lettings Ltd

Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)

Assisted accounts manager with accounts duties including posting contractor invoices and bills, performing bank reconciliations and supporting credit control to ensure timely payments and accurate bookkeeping.

Xero Bank Reconciliation Credit Control Accounts Payable Bookkeeping PayProp

Finance Administrator

Pure Planet Ltd

Nov 2018 - Feb 2022 (3 years 3 months)

Supported finance manager and controller by posting sales and purchase transactions, maintaining fixed asset register, processing payroll, conducting reconciliations and preparing reports to support audits and KPI monitoring.

Payroll Processing Reconciliations Financial Reporting Audit Support KPIs

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Babeș-Bolyai University

Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Accounting and Finance

2004 - 2008

Completed a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance at Babeș-Bolyai University between 2004 and 2008.

City of Bristol College

Vocational and certificate qualifications, Accounting and Business Administration

Completed vocational and language qualifications including AAT Level 2/Level 3, Payroll Level 2, Spanish Level 1, and IT Certificate at City of Bristol College.

International Baccalaureate / A Levels (secondary)

International Baccalaureate / A Levels, Secondary Education

Completed International Baccalaureate and A Level secondary qualifications in 2004 with subjects including Romanian (A), English (A), Mathematics (B), and Anatomy (B).