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Sophie Mathews

Sophie Mathews

Killeigh,County Offaly

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Finance Intern

PM Group
Cork
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Managed employee timesheet administration and maintenance to ensure accurate payroll processing.
  • Processed invoices and supported aged debt analysis to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Assisted with procurement activities and contributed to ERP system reporting (Agresso).
  • Provided support for internal audit processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Generated and analysed Excel reports using pivot tables and VLOOKUPs for data-driven decision-making.
  • Reconciled billing discrepancies and reviewed purchase order statuses to resolve financial issues.
  • Supported finance, billing, and procurement teams in daily operational tasks.

Branch Assistant

J. Grennan and Sons
Tinnycross
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Developed skills in customer service, stock control, inventory management, docket verification, and cash handling.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, providing knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing inventory, ensuring accurate stock levels and proper organisation.
  • Verified delivery and dispatch dockets to maintain accurate records and quality control.
  • Supported day-to-day branch operations both in-store and in the outdoor meal store.
  • Role ended due to commencement of Erasmus

Retail Assistant with Full Operational Responsibility

Howell and Mathews Fruit and Veg
Tullamore
06.2017 - 04.2023
  • Managed all day-to-day operations as the sole employee on-site in a busy fruit and vegetable shop.
  • Delivered excellent customer service, assisting with product inquiries and purchases.
  • Controlled stock levels, created and placed supplier orders, and verified delivery and dockets.
  • Opened and closed the shop, ensuring security and smooth daily operations.
  • Managed social media content to promote the shop and engage with customers.
  • Created custom fruit hampers, developed and implemented promotional pricing strategies, priced and displayed products accordingly, and designed in-store signage.
  • Handled all cash and card transactions, including end-of-day cash reconciliation.
  • Role ended due to shop closure.

Education

Bachelor of Business Studies -

University of Limerick
2023 -

Erasmus -

University of Mannheim Business School
09.2024 - 12.2024

Leaving Certificate -

Sacred Heart Secondary School
04.2001 - 2022

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Customer orientation
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Time management
  • Organisational skills
  • Computer skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Agresso (ERP system)
  • Sales
  • Phone etiquette
  • Teams video call etiquette
  • Social media management
  • Creative flair

Accomplishments

  • Kemmy Business School Ambassador
  • Gold Presidents Volunteering Award (60 hours)
  • UL Global International Buddy (3 students)
  • Member of an intermediate camogie club

Affiliations

· Camogie

· Gym workouts

· Art

· Reading

· Photography

· Social Media

· Preparation and showing pedigree animals

in Agricultural shows

Reference

Available upon request

Timeline

Finance Intern

PM Group
01.2025 - 08.2025

Erasmus -

University of Mannheim Business School
09.2024 - 12.2024

Branch Assistant

J. Grennan and Sons
05.2023 - 08.2024

Retail Assistant with Full Operational Responsibility

Howell and Mathews Fruit and Veg
06.2017 - 04.2023

Leaving Certificate -

Sacred Heart Secondary School
04.2001 - 2022

Bachelor of Business Studies -

University of Limerick
2023 -

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