Maria Murphy
Co Dublin
Summary
Highly organised administrative professional with extensive experience in all administration duties and a strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite. Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills, alongside expertise in maintaining office records. Skilled in office equipment operation, recruitment oversight, and financial governance, while upholding discretion and confidentiality. Committed to taking initiative and achieving excellence in administrative roles, with a focus on contributing to organisational success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Bookkeeper
Attuned Programmes Ireland
Dublin
2021.07 - 2025.05
- Processed invoices fortnightly and monthly to the HSE and Tusla, including liaising with the agencies around costing and payments.
- Managed the monthly payroll system to include processing timesheets and compiling payroll report to forward to accountant for payment and communicating with employees around payroll queries.
- Managed financial records by meticulously entering and updating data.
- Maintained accurate books for clear financial visibility.
- Kept a record of business expenses.
- Managed the Company bank account.
- Worked closely with accountant during end-of-yearprocedures, ensured accuracy of figures reported in annual reports.
- Processed supplier payments punctually to sustain good business relationships.
- Handled bank reconciliations to maintain accurate, up-to-date accounts.
- Collected and processed payments.
- Checked invoices against work performed to verify accuracy ahead of payment.
- Performed administrative duties in the Company, including minute taking at meetings and distributing in a timely manner.
- Managed the Company motor fleet, including communicating with insurance company and keeping a record of motor tax and NCT for all vehicles.
Financial Administrator
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Outreach Project
Dun Laoghaire
2015.01 - 2021.06
- Processed weekly and fortnightly payroll using Collsoft.
- Processed and managed monthly Revenue returns.
- Provided reports to the Department of Social Protection.
- Managed training and expense grants received from the Department of Social Protection and facilitated audits around same.
- Utilised Excel skills to create detailed financial spreadsheets.
- Attended monthly financial meetings with the Board of Directors.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures, leading to improved accuracy and efficiency in record keeping.
- Maintained sensitive employee data securely, adhering to confidentiality policies at all times.
- Collaborated with accounting department for seamless internal audits.
- Delivered accurate financial reports with meticulous data entry and record-keeping tasks.
- Handled petty cash transactions responsibly whilst maintaining meticulous records.
- Performed bank reconciliations.
- Improved record keeping system with attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times as required by protocol.
- Managed office supply inventory, performing stocktake duties and ordering additional supplies to meet staff needs.
Betting Shop Manager
William Hill
Dublin
2002.02 - 2011.03
- Oversaw daily all activities of betting shop.
- Trained staff members on betting procedures.
- Resolved customer disputes promptly and professionally, maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Ensured smooth operation of betting shop by conducting regular maintenance checks on equipment and systems.
- Maintained high level of integrity whilst handling large sums of money from bets placed by customers.
- Served customers with excellent customer service skills to facilitate positive experiences.
- Organised cash flow and recorded transactions for accurate recordkeeping, including making regular bank lodgements.
- Handled complaints and reported incidents to management.
- De-escalated conflict to prevent incidents and maintain patron safety.
- Collected payments and distributed winnings in a timely manner.
- Prepared the shop for opening in a timely manner and ensured safe closing of the premises each evening.
Education
Level 6 Certificate - Payroll Techniques
IPASS
Dublin 2020.03 - 2021.03
Level 5 - Payroll Manual & Computerised
FETAC
Dublin 2015.09 - 2015.12
ECDL -
FETAC
Dublin /2015 - /2015
Leaving Certificate -
Loreto Abbey Dalkey
DublinSkills
- Experienced in all administration duties
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Maintaining office records
- Knowledge of HR practices
- Office equipment operation
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Recruitment oversight
- Financial governance
- Highly organised
- Initiative taking
Certification
Full clean driving licence.
First Aid course completed.
Fundamentals of GDPR course completed.
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing completed.
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Attuned Programmes Ireland
2021.07 - 2025.05
Level 6 Certificate - Payroll Techniques
IPASS
2020.03 - 2021.03
Level 5 - Payroll Manual & Computerised
FETAC
2015.09 - 2015.12
Financial Administrator
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Outreach Project
2015.01 - 2021.06
Betting Shop Manager
William Hill
2002.02 - 2011.03
ECDL -
FETAC
/2015 - /2015
Leaving Certificate -
Loreto Abbey Dalkey