Accounting Assistant

Paul Smith

Professional Summary

Manage financial operations as an Accounting Assistant skilled in AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations with SAGE 50. Quickly resolve discrepancies, ensure compliance with Australian accounting standards, and deliver timely financial reports in retail settings.

Work Experience

Accounting Assistant at Greenleaf Foods Pty Ltd

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Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable and Receivable for 10+ vendors and store clients. Reconcile monthly bank and book balances, resolving discrepancies within 48 hours. Prepare draft Balance Sheets and Income Statements monthly using SAGE 50. Maintain accurate records of sales, expenses, and inventory. Coordinate approvals and payments for check vouchers. Conduct weekly store audits and monthly inventory counts. Compile tax data for government VAT and withholding returns. Generate payroll reports for over 50 staff to support salary processing.

Audit Intern at Reyes Tacandong & Co.

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Supported external audits by reviewing ledgers and verifying records. Assisted with account and bank reconciliations to ensure compliance. Documented testing results for income and expense accounts for audit reports.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

University of East Manila

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Skills

Technical Skills

  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Payroll Support
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Tax Computation (VAT, EWT)
  • Financial Statement Drafting
  • Inventory & Store Audits

Soft Skills

  • Detail-focused
  • Organized
  • Reliable
Score
78/100
Profile
80/100
Certifications
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Skills
70/100
Education
80/100
Work Experience
75/100
Header
85/100
Projects
0/100
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Strong hands-on experience with SAGE 50 accounting software and full-cycle AP/AR processes.
Demonstrated ability to reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies quickly (within 48 hours).
Experience preparing financial statements and supporting payroll for a sizable staff.
Academic excellence with repeated President’s Lister recognition.

Profile

80%
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Certifications

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Skills

70%
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Education

80%
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Work Experience

75%
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Header

85%
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Projects

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