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Catherine Barry

Naas, Co Kildare,Ireland

Summary


Responsible individual with many years experience seeks opportunity in bookkeeping to build upon practical accounts administration strengths. Accurate and attentive for reliable recordkeeping and reporting. Self-motivated and organised for productive independent working. However, works very well as part of a team.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeper / Business Owner

OBS (Storage Systems) Limited
Dublin 12, Ireland
01.2001 - 12.2024
  • Overall management responsibility for financial records of family distributor business.
  • Handled payroll administration to guarantee proper compensation for employees (up to 5 staff).
  • Worked closely with accountants during end-of-year closeout procedures to ensure accuracy of figures for accounts preparation.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadline.
  • Improved cash flow management with diligent accounts receivable follow-up actions.
  • Maintained accurate books for clear financial visibility.
  • Communicated effectively with customers regarding their accounts or any outstanding payments and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Used accounting software proficiently, simplified complex calculations and reporting requirements.
  • Organised supplier payments punctually to sustain good business relationships.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping processes for improved efficiency.
  • Processed invoices promptly, enabled swift payment processing.
  • Updated inventory records regularly, helped maintain optimal stock levels at all times.
  • Ensured tax compliance by preparing accurate tax returns on time.
  • Worked under guidance of accountants to prepare financial data in correct formats.
  • Organised physical documentation of financial records in required formats and according to proper bookkeeping principles.

Billing Operations Manager

Versatel Telecom
Amsterdam, Netherlands
01.1999 - 12.2000

Role responsibilities available on request.

Education

Junior Certificate - Secondary School

Department of Education
Dublin, Ireland
06.1981

Leaving Certificate - Secondary School

Department of Education
Dublin, Ireland
06.1983

Diploma - Accounting

Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
08.1987

Skills

  • Ethical conduct in finance
  • Credit control knowledge
  • Administrative efficiency
  • Purchase orders handling
  • Customer relations
  • Invoice processing
  • Customer Service
  • Payroll administration
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Account reconciliations

Affiliations

  • Walking, Family, Travel

Timeline

Bookkeeper / Business Owner

OBS (Storage Systems) Limited
01.2001 - 12.2024

Billing Operations Manager

Versatel Telecom
01.1999 - 12.2000

Junior Certificate - Secondary School

Department of Education

Leaving Certificate - Secondary School

Department of Education

Diploma - Accounting

Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland
Catherine Barry