Elisa Tavares
@elisatavares
Dedicated accounting assistant proficient in Sage and Xero, focused on accurate financial records and deadlines.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated accounting assistant with three years' experience supporting senior accountants and finance teams across shipping and accountancy firms.
I have hands-on experience with Sage50, Sage Payroll, Xero, QuickBooks, VT software and Optic, handling invoicing, collections, cashbook entries, currency conversions and posting disbursement accounts.
My background includes coordinating disbursement accounts for major shipping contracts, maintaining compliance with customer accounting requirements, and managing client files and HMRC communications.
I am detail-oriented, deadline-driven and committed to improving financial operations while maintaining strong relationships with clients, vendors and internal stakeholders.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Disbursement Accounts Coordinator
Inchcape Shipping Services
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Verify and post disbursement accounts against contracted rates and templates, manage invoice uploads and currency conversions, and maintain relationships with customers and agents to ensure timely DA collection and compliance.
Accountant Assistant
Taxcare Accountancy Ltd
Jun 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Managed client file opening/closing, recorded sales, expenses and cashbooks in Excel and accounting systems, and liaised with clients and HMRC to resolve document queries and maintain accurate records.
Customer Relationship Assistant
Randstad Lisboa
May 2008 - Mar 2015 (6 years 10 months)
Resolved invoice and billing complaints for private and business customers, issued credit/debit notes, and recorded expenses and payments using CRM and financial systems.
Secretariat (Intern)
Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sintra
Mar 2006 - Jun 2006 (3 months)
Performed administrative tasks including client file management, payroll hours entry, expense recording, and employee onboarding/offboarding documentation.
Secretariat (Intern)
Sociedade de Advogados
Mar 2005 - May 2006 (1 year 2 months)
Handled administrative duties, customer inquiries via phone and email, and recorded expenses and basic financial entries in Excel.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KBM Training Barking
Accounting Assistant (Practice Training), Accounting
2023 - 2024
Completed an Accounting Assistant practice training program covering Sage50, Sage Payroll, QuickBooks and Xero.
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting, Professional Accounting
2022 - 2022
Awarded AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Accounting
2021 - 2022
Completed AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting.
NCFE
NCFE Level 1 Award Managing Your Money, Financial Literacy
2021 - 2021
Completed NCFE Level 1 Award in Managing Your Money.
Barking and Dagenham College
Accounting
Attended courses associated with vocational accounting training alongside practical practice training.
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting, Accounting
2020 - 2021
Completed AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting.
Instituto de Emprego e Formação Profissional da Amadora
Level 3 Secretariat Technician, Secretariat / Administrative Studies
2003 - 2006
Completed Level 3 Secretariat Technician vocational secondary education (equivalent to 12th year secondary Portugal).
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