Chade Dobb

A highly organised and detail-oriented Administrative Professional with 22 years of experience in providing comprehensive support to executives, teams, and departments. Skilled in managing daily operations, coordinating schedules, and maintaining efficient workflows to ensure organisational success. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & Sage with a strong ability to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Known for excellent multitasking, problem-solving, and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across all levels of an organisation. Demonstrates a proactive approach to managing priorities, meeting deadlines, and handling confidential information with discretion. Passionate about delivering exceptional administrative support and contributing to the smooth operation of a dynamic workplace.

Assisted with bank reconciliations, account analysis, and month-end reporting to ensure timely completion of financial statements. Monitored accounts receivable and payable, resolving discrepancies and liaising with clients or suppliers as needed. Prepared and updated financial spreadsheets, reports, and documentation for management review. Supported the preparation of VAT returns, payroll processing, and other compliance-related tasks. Collaborated with internal departments to ensure proper allocation of expenses and adherence to budgets. Utilised Sage to maintain organised and accurate records. Monitored accounts receivable and payable, resolving discrepancies and liaising with clients and suppliers as needed. Maintained strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely payments, resolving invoicing queries, and negotiating payment terms where applicable. Provided administrative and financial support to the buying department, including tracking purchase orders, verifying costs, and assisting with supplier agreements and costings. Collaborated with contract managers to ensure accurate financial reporting, budget adherence, and timely payment of contract-related invoices. Managed subcontractor invoices and expenses, ensuring accurate processing, compliance with contract terms, and timely payments. Monitored and processed employee expense claims, verifying receipts and adherence to company policies.

7 GCSE’s NVQ Level 2 Business Administration NVQ Level 3 Customer Service AET Level 3 Teaching & Education