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Sarah Jane Kirkham, AICB

Certified Book-Keeper / Admin Executive

51 years old
United Kingdom
Professional Status
Consultant
Open to opportunities
About Me
Enthusiastic, mature, hardworking individual. Being a great asset to the people around me, I have learnt to be independent, confident and demonstrate the ability to work on my own, using my own initiative while enjoying team spirit.

I am reliable, honest, polite and dependable. Being a versatile person and coping efficiently and effectively in all situations.

I constantly set myself high targets in order to attain optimum potential. Seeking new responsibilities and adapting myself to shifting circumstances are values I care to portray.

I express a healthy positive attitude towards life in all I strive to achieve.

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Mealtime Assistant

Devon County Council
April 2016 to March 2018
Part-time
Devon
United Kingdom

Independent Business Owner

Starz Cafe
May 2014 to December 2015
Full-time
Mauritius
  • Maintaining all Accounts, General Ledger, Daily cash Sales, Profit & Loss, etc.
  • Management of team.
  • Setting up before the shift begins.
  • Serving food and drinks.
  • Giving advice about food content and menu choices.
  • Handling raw and cooked food safely (Food Handlers Cert).
  • Providing Customer Service with a smile!
    Making the customer feel welcome.
  • Stock taking.
  • Working quickly and accurately to maximise sales.
  • Keeping the eating and serving areas clean and tidy.
  • Handling cash, giving out change and receipts.
  • Refilling hot food containers and self-serve stations.
  • Handling customer enquiries, comments and complaints.
  • Clearing tables, dish-washing and other cleaning duties.
  • High level of personal hygiene and a smart appearance.
  • Training staff for the weekend shift.
  • Baking all Home-Made cakes, Pastries & Savoury food.
  • Catering for Parties, School Sports Day & all Special Events.
  • Offering donation of cakes in support of Community Gatherings at Social Centres.

Private English Tutor (Part-Time)

Home-based Tuition.
January 2013 to December 2015
Roches Brunes
Mauritius
  • Offering Private English Tuition to all levels of students & adults, within the comfort of my home.
  • Teaching how to speak proper "Queens English" with the correct pronunciation (Phonics).
  • Teaching through reading, writing, communication, singing, dancing, role-play, flash cards & games.

Accounts Clerk

Promotion & Development Ltd
April 2012 to April 2014
Part-time
Port Louis
Mauritius
  • In charge of Accounts Payable Dept.
  • Process entires in Accounting system - Navision.
  • Weekly analysis of expenses.
  • Assist in preparation of monthly management Accounts.
  • Checking VAT.
  • Checking P&L Accounts.
  • Liasing with Management, Suppliers & Staff.
  • Maintain Suppliers Account's records.
  • Filing.
  • Offering support to other members of staff.

Sales & Marketing Executive

Mald International Ltd
December 2011 to March 2012
Full-time
Rose-Hill
Mauritius
  • To generate new sales for cosmetics and toiletries.
  • Market Research.
  • Direct Marketing.
  • Sales Management.
  • Advertising Sales.

Managing Director

SJE Accountancy Ltd
July 2002 to February 2008
Full-time
Devon
United Kingdom
  • I set up my own self-employed business offering the service of managing my clients accounts:
    General daily ledger.
    Daily Cash Control.
    Processing Accounting entries, either manually or computerised -Sage / Quickbooks.
    Management of Accounts.
    Dealing with Debtors & Creditors.
    Preparation of Financial Statements, Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss A/C's.
    Bank Reconciliation, filing of Tax Returns.
    Financial reports, VAT.
    New Business Start-Ups. Implementing & maintaining proper accounting systems,
    Office management, record keeping and responsibility for information systems.
    Dealing with clients, whether in person or on the telephone.
    Ability to work with minimal supervision, excellent management skills.
    Competence to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
    Typing skills and expertise in the use of common office systems and software.
    Discretion and understanding the need for confidentiality
  • Supervising a team of Accounts Clerks:
    Delegate tasks to be completed within deadlines.
    Monitor team & staff performance.
    Communicate regularly face to face with the team & with individuals.
    The use of Sage software package:
    General daily ledger.
    Daily Cash Control.
    Processing Accounting entries using the software Sage.
    Management of Accounts.
    Dealing with Debtors & Creditors.
    Preparation of Financial Statements, Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss A/C's. Financial reports, VAT.
    Bank Reconciliation, filing of Tax Returns.
    Dealing with PAYE and other benefits.
    Devising & maintaining office systems, data management & filing.
    Arranging travel & accommodation.
    Dealing with all telephone calls, inquiries & requests.
    Meeting & greeting visitors at all levels.
    Organizing & maintaining diaries & making appointments.
    Dealing with incoming email, faxes & post.
    Producing documents, reports & presentations.
    Organizing & attending meetings & ensuring the manager is well-prepared for meetings.
    Liaising with clients, suppliers & other staff.
    Ability to work with minimal supervision.
    A proficiency in the use of English.
Company Description
Draincure (SW) Ltd is a Local Independent Family Company offering Quality Drainage Services with a Fair Deal Pricing Structure.

Established in 1983 Draincure has proven itself to be a firm whose customers can trust to be treated with honesty & integrity at all times.

Draincure can offer a full Drain Clearance & Repair Service - employing the latest technology & techniques.

Be it for Drain Clearance, Root Cutting, High Quality CCTV Surveys, In situ Lining & Repairs.

Stock Controller/Warehouse Operative

AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd
April 1997 to November 1998
Full-time
Paignton, Devon
United Kingdom
  • Solely responsible to pick the orders for hospitals, prisons service and MoD.
  • Maintain the system related stock file & manage the stock.
  • Replenish shelves, deal with incomplete orders, stock take & checking stock availability.
  • To pick and pack orders.
  • To label orders.
  • To work effectively as part of a team.
  • To keep work area clean and tidy.
  • To maintain high levels of Health and Saety Standards.
  • To achieve targets set by team leaders/managers.
Company Description
AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd is the UK's leading distributor of pharmaceutical and healthcare products and services to pharmacy, hospitals and dispensing doctors. Making over 100,000 deliveries a week and with over 20,000 products stocked.

Supervisor

The Half Moon Inn
May 1994 to March 1997
Full-time
Devon
United Kingdom
  • Supervising & mentoring a team of 15 staff to provide excellent customer service.
    Accounting and record-keeping.
    Dealing with Payroll.
    Organising Team Building Activities.
    Exceptional service and management skills in the culinary industry. Providing direct attention to customer needs.
    Multi-tasking, decision making, dealing with difficult people, on-time product delivery & sales.
  • Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
    Bag, box, wrap, or gift-wrap merchandise.
    Compute and record totals of transactions.
    Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
    Greet customers entering establishments.
    Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
    Resolve customer complaints.
    Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items.
Company Description
Woolworths.co.uk is an online retail company owned by Shop Direct Group, formed in 2009, after the demise of the high street Woolworths stores. The online store opened on 25 June 2009.

Woolworths started out in the UK in 1909 as F.W Woolworth & Co, part of the American company that was established in 1879. The first store was on Church Street in Liverpool and sold children's clothing, stationery and toys from the very beginning. Woolworths took off in the mid 1920s with stores opening as often as every two to three weeks.[3] By 2008 there were 807 Woolworths stores.
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