Jurate Grange

Experience

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  UAB "Vilniaus duona"

  Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

  Assistant Manager

  As a key individual within the organisation, I was responsible for the day to day bookkeeping of the company, along with the formulation of financial data for the financial reports. I also maintained management oversight for the production teams and drivers within the organisation. I was a key contact and held direct responsibilities in the restructuring programme, which included the consolidation of the bookkeeping, as well as the performing HR tasks including appraisals, redundancies and recruitment. I was also responsible for the formalisation and implementation of a staff training programme for new employees. Show less

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  H&M

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Sales Advisor

  Working alongside the Floor Manager, I provided advice to customers and maintained the customer service standards of the company, ensuring clients were dealt with in an efficient, caring and professional manner. My duties included• Cashing up and ensuring adequate cover whilst doing so• Handling customer enquiries, and providing timely responses to all enquiries• Ensuring corporate standards were maintained across the store

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  "Saltyard"

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Bartender / Waitress

  Working under the guidance of the Bar Manager, I assisted with the smooth running and efficient service of Bar, maintaining the company’s high standards in food and beverage service, alongside customer care. My duties included• Carrying out open and closedown procedures of the bar, including processing of the tills and cash• Pro-actively upselling products, whilst maintaining a friendly rapport with the guests• Taking and ensuring the accuracy in food and drink orders and conveying them to our guests with fantastic customer service• Ensuring bar stock levels are monitored and rotated• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness at the bar and in the customer area Show less

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  “The Artisan of Clerkenwell”

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Head Bartender

  In this role I have provided the supervision and smooth running of the Bar, and its performance, ensuring the efficiency of the Bar and Food service, whilst maintaining Health and Safety standards. Where necessary, I have undertaken additional responsibilities to ensure that these levels of service have been maintained. My duties include • Interim financial control – daily accounting and ensuring financial procedures are adhered to, as well as orders and deliveries are accurately accounted for• Staff management – organising daily rota and duties, performing recruitment, training and development of staff• Cellar management – daily stock management and auditing• Event Co-ordination – working with the Bar Manager to ensure the success of large events, hosted on behalf of both guests and the venue Show less

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  "The Phoenix", Greene King

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2013

  Supervisor

  I have provided the supervision and smooth running of the Bar and its employees, inspiring prompt and friendly service from my team. I have continued to ensure the exacting standards of the Greene King chain are adhered to, whilst still maintaining a friendly atmosphere for the staff and guests. My duties include • Performing the preparation of floats at the beginning of shifts and ensuring till procedures are adhered to• Planning work schedules and the assignment of necessary employees for an efficient operation• Reviewing the beverage & wine list offered, highlighting trends & new product, and increasing revenue and exposure to these products through up-selling Show less

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  Cuts Ice Limited

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2016

  Assistant Finance Manager

  Banking and bank reconciliationsCompleting all payment related tasks for all entities for Finance Manager & CFOProcessing and monitoring staff expensesBalance sheet reconciliationsPrepayments, accruals, journalsIntercompany journalsPetty cash transactionsAssisting with Fixed Asset RegisterDrafting management accounts for some of the smaller entities for reviewMonitor existing internal controlsAssisting with VAT ReturnsPreparing sales invoiceMonth End Show less

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  Live Holidays Ltd

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2017

  Bookkeeper

  • Management accounts • Preparing budget and financial forecasts• General Bookkeeping• VAT Return• Analysing accounting records (flights)• Reconciliations• Credit control • Sales and Purchases ledgers• Payroll

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  HUBERT ZANDBERG INTERIORS LTD.

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2022

  Finance and Operations assistant

  Responsibilities include:• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns• Month end reporting • Preparation of year end accounts• Managing the HR function – including recruitment, reviews, drafting contracts and policies• Processing monthly payroll• Credit control, sales and purchase ledger processing, daily payment runs.• Accounts and bank reconciliation• Intercompany reconciliation• Preparing budget and financial forecasts• Preparation of management information for clients & internal managers• Client accounts reconciliation• Project management• Office and facilities management• Contract negotiation• IT support (including setting up new users and helping with all IT issues) Show less

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  Miista Ltd

  Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

  Office and Finance Manager

  Duties and responsibilities:• Supplier invoices and payments• Customer invoices and payments• Accounts and bank reconciliations (including intercompany)• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns• Cashflow reporting• Processing monthly Payroll• Day-to-day running of the office – managing calls, diaries, maintaining office• and kitchen supplies and resources, post and parcels• Maintenance and facilities management - dealing with any ad hoc• maintenance issues, managing building contracts and service providers,• such as cleaning, utilities, intruder alarms, water coolers, coffee machine,etc• Contract and building repairs management.• IT Support - dealing with all IT requirements and liaising with the outsourced• IT supplier on support issues• Event management – organising and implementing social and team-building events• HR Management - maintaining HR systems and administration, reviewing• and updating HR policies as and when needed, preparing staff contracts.• and documentation for new starters, ensuring annual leave and sicknessrota is kept up to date• Organising staff travel Show less

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  Cherryduck Studios

  Feb 2023 - Dec 2023

  Office and Finance Manager

  Duties and responsibilities:• Payroll (internally on Sage) for up to 50 employees on a monthly basis• Monthly Management accounts preparation including P&L and Balance Sheet• Journal posting for accruals, prepayments, payroll, and adjustments.• Budgets – for company projects• Cashflow forecasting and management• Quarterly VAT Returns• Accounts receivables and payables• Intercompany reconciliations• Project Management• HR Management• Manage day-to-day co-working space operations (maintaining supplies,• equipment, and office space)• Troubleshoot basic IT issues or liaise with IT support when necessary• Creating and implementing office policies and procedures to maximiseproductivity Show less

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  JLA

  Dec 2023 - May 2024

  Finance Manager