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Katarzyna Kuzimska

@katarzynakuzimska

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Operational finance professional transitioning into trainee bookkeeping roles.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek an entry-level trainee bookkeeper/accounts assistant role where I can apply AAT training, support finance operations, and grow into a senior finance position within a collaborative team.

I am an operational manager with 10+ years of hands-on financial administration, now training in AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping (expected July 2026) and developing practical Xero and Sage skills.

Throughout my career I have owned financial performance for multiple units, delivering P&L management, budget control, cash reconciliations and procurement oversight with a strong attention to detail.

I have practical experience across accounts payable/receivable processes, three-way matching, stock control, payroll data preparation (Kronos, iTrent) and expense processing (SAP Concur), and I have maintained consistently accurate reconciliations and audit trails.

I am seeking a trainee bookkeeper/accounts assistant role where I can immediately support finance operations, continue my AAT studies, and grow into a more senior finance position within a dynamic team.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Operations Manager

Aramark UK

Jul 2012 - Nov 2025 (13 years 4 months)

Owned financial performance for multiple units, managing P&L, budgets and cash flow while improving controls that supported a £1M+ annual budget and maintaining 100% daily reconciliation accuracy at a Central London site.

P&L management Budgeting Accounts Payable Stock Control Financial Reconciliations Xero

Assistant Manager

Schindler Group Poland

May 2010 - Mar 2012 (1 year 10 months)

Processed high volumes of purchase orders and invoices, maintained inventory and financial records, and coordinated logistics to ensure accurate cost allocation and timely payments.

Invoice Processing Cost Allocation Inventory Management Financial Reporting Logistics

Supervisor

PKN Orlen Group

Mar 2009 - Apr 2010 (1 year 1 month)

Oversaw daily operations and stock levels at a petrol station, performed cash handling and reconciliations, and delivered customer service while supervising staff.

Cash Handling Reconciliations Stock Control Team Supervision Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, Bookkeeping

Activities and societies: Practical training in Xero and Sage (via Xero HQ and Sage University).

Currently completing AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping with expected completion in July 2026, focusing on foundational bookkeeping skills and accounting software practice.

NVQ (Vocational Qualification)

NVQ Level 3, Hospitality Supervision & Leadership

Completed NVQ Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision & Leadership in 2016, developing supervisory and operational management skills.

Computer Systems Technology College

Vocational Diploma, Computer Systems Technology

2005 - 2008

Completed a vocational programme in computer systems technology covering IT fundamentals and systems relevant to administrative and operational roles.