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Sofia Lorenzo

@sofialorenzo

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Detail-oriented Accounts Assistant with 5+ years' experience in bookkeeping, payroll support, and financial reporting.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can apply my Xero/Sage and payroll experience, support month-end processes, grow toward ACCA qualifications, and contribute to a collaborative, sustainability-minded team.

I am a dedicated Accounts Assistant with over five years' practical experience managing financial records, processing invoices, and supporting payroll and month-end close activities.

I have strong hands-on experience with Xero and Sage, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and familiarity with G Suite to streamline accounting workflows and improve accuracy.

My roles have included AR/AP management, bank reconciliations, preparing month-end journals, assisting with VAT returns, and supporting audits — consistently meeting tight deadlines and supporting senior finance teams.

I am committed to continuous learning (studying ACCA), interested in sustainability and coding, and bring a proactive, reliable approach to contribute to team and business financial objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Finance Assistant

Current

Nodes & Links Limited

Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Manage accounts payable/receivable, prepare month-end journals and bank reconciliations, and support payroll and VAT returns to ensure accurate monthly close and timely payments.

Xero Accounts Payable Bank Reconciliation Payroll Support VAT Returns Excel

Accounts Assistant

H I Weldricks Limited

Jun 2020 - Feb 2023 (2 years 8 months)

Monitored customer accounts and credit control, maintained general ledger and supported year-end close and audit preparations to improve receivables and financial accuracy.

Accounts Receivable Credit Control General Ledger Excel

Accounts Clerk

Rothwell Construction Ltd

Jun 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year)

Assisted with account and supplier statement reconciliations, vendor communications and general office finance duties to maintain accurate financial records.

Account Reconciliation Bookkeeping Office Administration Excel

Shop Assistant

Morrisons PLC

Apr 2015 - May 2019 (4 years 1 month)

Provided customer service, conducted inventory checks and upheld health & safety standards to support store operations and maintain stock accuracy.

Customer Service Inventory Management Health & Safety Cash Handling

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

ACCA Qualification, Professional Accounting

Currently studying towards ACCA professional accounting qualifications to achieve chartered accounting certification.

Doncaster College

AAT Certificate in Accounting, Accounting

2021 -

Completed AAT Certificate in Accounting starting January 2021, focusing on foundational accounting principles and bookkeeping.

BPP University Leeds

Certificate of Higher Education, Business / Professional Studies

2016 -

Completed a Certificate of Higher Education at BPP University Leeds beginning September 2016, covering core higher-education level business and professional topics.