Vyara Lazarova
@vyaralazarova
I manage end-to-end accounts payable, receivable, credit control, and finance operations teams.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I'm currently managing Accounts Payable and Receivable at Ascend Learning Trust, overseeing invoice processing, payments, income, credit control, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end activities.
Previously, at University College of Estate Management, I led credit control and accounts payable teams, managed tuition fee loan and grant income, and supported student finance processes through SITS, Evision, and Agresso. I developed service-level agreements, led financial projects and policies, and maintained accurate reporting through banking, accrual, prepayment, and control-account reconciliations.
My finance background also includes contracts and accounts payable administration at Genius Professional Services, plus bookkeeping experience in Bulgaria.
I bring hands-on experience in financial administration, supplier management, debt collection, cash allocation, team training, and process improvement. I'm committed to accurate, compliant work that meets deadlines and delivers first-class service.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accounts Payable & Receivable Manager
Ascend Learning Trust
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Overseeing all accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and income. Managing credit control, debt collection, and a finance operations team while ensuring compliance with policies and audit standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Accounts Payable Association
APA Team Leader Certification, Accounts Payable
2022 - 2023
Completed APA Team Leader Certification, enhancing leadership skills in accounts payable management.
LEAP
LEAP Certification, Management and Leadership
2020 - 2021
Completed LEAP Management and Leadership training, developing management and leadership competencies.
AAT
Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting, Accounting
2019 - 2019
Achieved Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting, building foundational accounting knowledge.
Pitman Training, Reading
Professional Microsoft Excel Certificate, Information Technology
2018 - 2018
Earned Professional Microsoft Excel Certificate, demonstrating advanced Excel skills for financial analysis.
Pitman Training, Reading
Professional Sage 50 Accounts Certificate, Accounting
2018 - 2018
Earned Professional Sage 50 Accounts Certificate, demonstrating proficiency in Sage 50 accounting software.
Pitman Training, Reading
Professional Sage 50 Payroll Certificate, Payroll
2018 - 2018
Earned Professional Sage 50 Payroll Certificate, demonstrating proficiency in payroll processing with Sage 50.
Pitman Training, Reading
Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, Bookkeeping
2017 - 2018
Completed Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping, covering essential bookkeeping principles and practices.
Vocational Secondary School of Economics
Diploma in Accountancy, Accountancy
2009 - 2013
Completed Diploma in Accountancy, gaining comprehensive knowledge in accounting principles and practices.
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