Elina Osipidou
@elinaosipidou
Part‑qualified ACCA finance professional skilled in accounts payable, reconciliations and month‑end reporting.
What I'm looking for
I am a part‑qualified ACCA finance professional with extensive hands‑on experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and month‑end reporting. I consistently deliver accurate, timely financial support, have led process improvements (including AP and PO projects) and reduced month‑end close from 10 days to 1 day.
I am a proactive, quick learner who trains new staff, supports audits, and builds strong vendor relationships; I seek a responsible role offering progression where I can apply my diverse accounting experience and continue developing my technical and leadership skills.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Assistant
Cross Country Trains Ltd
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, reconciled vendor/customer statements, and produced monthly reports to support month-end close and audit readiness, improving vendor communication and timely payment processing.
Assistant Management Accountant
Flint Group UK Limited
Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)
Prepared monthly accounts, managed journals, accruals/prepayments, VAT/Intrastat submissions and balance sheet reconciliations, supporting management reporting and internal/external audits.
Accounts Assistant
Flint Group UK Limited
Dec 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 8 months)
Processed supplier invoices and intercompany transactions in SAP, reconciled supplier statements and assisted with month-end and year-end audit preparations to ensure accurate ledger maintenance.
Accounts Assistant
NCH Europe
Jun 2015 - Dec 2019 (4 years 6 months)
Managed high-volume invoice processing (approx. 750/month) across multiple European ledgers, reconciled supplier statements, maintained cash flow forecasts and supported month-end and year-end audit activities.
Purchase Ledger Clerk
Novelis Ltd
Oct 2014 - Jun 2015 (8 months)
Processed and reconciled supplier invoices in Sage 200, raised credit notes and performed monthly supplier statement reconciliations to ensure accurate purchase ledger control.
Enterprise Administrator
University of Wolverhampton
Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 (1 month)
Supported faculty financial administration using Agresso Business World, prepared reports and maintained accurate records for externally funded projects in compliance with university and funder requirements.
Finance Administrator
Tarmac Ltd
Oct 2013 - Dec 2013 (2 months)
Handled customer enquiries, matched invoices to purchase orders in SAP and prepared invoices, statements and reports to support financial operations and quoting/tender processes.
Accounts Assistant & Credit Controller
Bemaco Steel Ltd
Oct 2012 - Sep 2013 (11 months)
Monitored receivables, chased overdue debts, prepared statements and managed supplier reconciliations, contributing to improved cash collection and accurate ledger records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
ACCA (part-qualified), Professional Accounting
Part-qualified ACCA student with four exams remaining toward full ACCA qualification.
University of Wolverhampton
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Accounting and Finance
2008 - 2012
Completed a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, covering core accounting principles, financial reporting, and related finance topics.
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