Tom Whitfield

Experience

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  Nottingham High School

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2023

  Finance and Operations Administrator

  • Overseeing the purchase ledger through invoice processing and reconciling supplier statements.• Responsible for producing several balance sheet reconciliations including Prepayments, Stock, creditors and various trip accounts• Reported and reconciled credit card statements, receipts and other documentation • Prepared journal entries ensuring correct accounting classifications to cost centres• Management of the accounts payable inbox engaging with both suppliers and staff to resolve any internal queries • Preparing & inputting of expenses from staff in line with company procedures. Assisted and developed the guidance to employees when reimbursing company expenses • Responsible for procuring and recording all school purchase orders to be approved within academic & support budgets• Streamlined & simplified the ordering processes for support staff • Assisted with the booking of transport for extracurricular activities including sports fixtures and trips • Provided support to the Bursar and Financial controller as required Show less

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  Premier Modular

  Sept 2023 - now

  Purchase Ledger Clerk

  • Contributed to the preparation of weekly supplier payment runs• Administered onboarding new suppliers through assessing compliance & risk against best practice • Timely processing of purchase ledger invoices to help improve cash flow decision making• Managed internal queries across departments• Run the monthly invoice on hold report & weekly invoice on hold report• Ensured supplier statement reconciliations are up to date • Prepared retention releases for the financial controller to review Show less