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Elisa Tavares

@elisatavares

Dedicated accounting assistant proficient in Sage and Xero, focused on accurate financial records and deadlines.

Portugal
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can apply my accounting software expertise, ensure accurate financial records, support senior accountants, and grow within a collaborative, compliance-focused team.

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

TL

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.

RL

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.

SA

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

KB

KBM Training Barking

Accounting Assistant (Practice Training), Accounting

2023 - 2024

Completed an Accounting Assistant practice training program covering Sage50, Sage Payroll, QuickBooks and Xero.

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Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting, Professional Accounting

2022 - 2022

Awarded AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.

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Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Accounting

2021 - 2022

Completed AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting.

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NCFE

NCFE Level 1 Award Managing Your Money, Financial Literacy

2021 - 2021

Completed NCFE Level 1 Award in Managing Your Money.

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Barking and Dagenham College

Accounting

Attended courses associated with vocational accounting training alongside practical practice training.

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Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting, Accounting

2020 - 2021

Completed AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting.

IA

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).

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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