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Sarah Batty

@sarahbatty

Experienced accounts payable professional with strong financial management skills.

United Kingdom

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth and collaboration in a dynamic finance team.

I am a dedicated accounts payable professional with over 20 years of experience in financial management and accounting. My career has been marked by my ability to efficiently manage accounts payable processes, ensuring timely payments and accurate financial reporting. I have a proven track record of working with various accounting systems, including NetSuite, Sage, and PeopleSoft, which has equipped me with the skills necessary to handle complex financial tasks.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed high volumes of invoices, reconciled vendor accounts, and supported management accountants with financial analysis and reporting. My attention to detail and commitment to maintaining efficient processes have allowed me to contribute positively to the organizations I have worked with. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy supporting my team to achieve financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

IE

Accounts Assistant

International Lift Equipment

Sep 2017 - Feb 2018 (5 months)

Processed accounts payable and receivable, including coding invoices, processing payments, and chasing debtors. Reconciled supplier statements and handled supplier and customer queries. Raised and distributed sales invoices.

SP

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Smiths Group Plc

Apr 2005 - Jul 2006 (1 year 3 months)

Processed purchase ledger tasks including coding, inputting, and authorising invoices. Reconciled supplier statements and managed weekly payment runs and employee expenses. Dealt with supplier queries and reconciled intercompany accounts and cashbooks.

HP

Accounts Assistant

Holmes Place Plc

Aug 2003 - Mar 2005 (1 year 7 months)

Responsible for treasury payments using the Lloydslink banking system. Reconciled main bank accounts in GBP, USD, and EUR. Assisted with maintaining the company cash flow and banking cheques.

HP

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Holmes Place Plc

Aug 2002 - Jul 2003 (11 months)

Managed all purchase ledger aspects for specific invoice categories. Coded and inputted invoices, tracked authorisation, and dealt with supplier queries. Reconciled supplier statements and processed weekly cheque payment runs.

PE

Accounts Assistant

Primetime Entertainment

Dec 1998 - Jan 2000 (1 year 1 month)

Matched, batched, and coded invoices, logging them onto Excel. Handled supplier queries and provided general assistance in the accounts department. Responsible for banking cheques.

RE

Shop Assistant

Retail

Sep 1998 - Nov 1998 (2 months)

Worked as a shop assistant in a retail environment. Provided customer service and supported sales operations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HS

Highams Park Secondary School

1993 - 1998

Grade: 10 GCSE’S Taken

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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