Sarah Batty
@sarahbatty
Experienced accounts payable professional with strong financial management skills.
What I'm looking for
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
Accounts Payable Senior
Cognita Schools Ltd
Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year)
Managed accounts payable processes including invoice posting, vendor setup, and payment runs. Reconciled vendor accounts, tracked direct debits, and supported management accountants with analysis and projects. Ensured efficient AP processes and resolved supplier and internal queries.
Accounts Payable Assistant
One of Us
Feb 2023 - Jun 2023 (4 months)
Assisted with accounts payable tasks. Supported financial administration processes.
Finance Officer
The Scout Association
Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 (4 months)
Performed finance-related duties. Supported general financial operations.
Accounts
Richardson-Hill Limited
Mar 2019 - Aug 2022 (3 years 5 months)
Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing, payments, and debt collection. Prepared VAT returns, managed payroll information, and performed bank reconciliations. Updated consultant income and sales invoices.
Beautician
Self-Employed
Mar 2018 - Mar 2019 (1 year)
Operated as a self-employed beautician. Managed client appointments and business operations.
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.
Accounts Assistant/Administrator
Eckersley O'Callaghan Ltd
May 2013 - Feb 2014 (9 months)
Managed office administration and accounts tasks, including processing supplier invoices, payments, and bank reconciliations. Arranged worldwide travel and handled project-specific invoicing and expenses. Produced sales invoices and reports.
Accounts Assistant
Smiths Group Plc
Aug 2006 - Aug 2011 (5 years)
Prepared bank reconciliations and managed daily treasury payments across multiple platforms and currencies. Handled trial balance, monthly/statutory reporting, and assisted with intercompany balance resolution. Involved in year-end consolidation and audit queries.
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.
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.
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.
Purchase Ledger Clerk
Bowne International Ltd
Feb 2000 - Jul 2002 (2 years 5 months)
Coded and posted invoices and was responsible for all payments. Dealt with all purchase ledger queries and performed month-end intercompany reconciliations. Handled quarterly recharges, petty cash, and employee expenses, and assisted with a new accounting system implementation.
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.
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
Highams Park Secondary School
1993 - 1998
Grade: 10 GCSE’S Taken
Tech stack
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