Isobel Buttigieg-cook

Detail-oriented finance professional with over two years of experience in accounts management and process optimization. Proficient in Sage 50 and CIPS Level 3 certified, I specialize in managing purchase and sales ledgers, improving efficiency, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. With strong problem-solving, time management, and team collaboration skills, I consistently deliver results in fast-paced environments. Holding a BA in Economics with Business (1st Class), I am dedicated to driving business improvements and integrating sustainable practices.

Professional History

Purchase Ledger Clerk & Accounts Assistant

Bradley Hall Limited | Nov 2022 – Present

• Managed accounts payable and receivable across 7 subsidiary companies using Sage 50, reducing processing time for purchase invoices by 20% and significantly improving accuracy.
• Coordinated communications between suppliers, customers, and internal teams, ensuring timely and effective responses while managing multiple inboxes and prioritizing workloads under tight deadlines.
• Streamlined accounting processes by transitioning purchase invoices, employee expense claims, credit card expenditure, and bank reconciliations to paperless systems, eliminating waste and boosting efficiency.
• Processed 100-150 purchase invoices monthly and independently managed supplier payments, ensuring timely settlements through diligent coordination of approval processes.
• Developed and implemented an Excel-based employee expense claim system that reduced processing time by 30% and enhanced internal coding accuracy through advanced Excel functions (e.g., XLOOKUP, IF, ERR, Data Validation).
• Raised 300-350 sales invoices per month for multiple group companies, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Reconciled long-standing supplier accounts, improving the accuracy of the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement and ensuring the integrity of financial records.
• Assisted with month-end financial processes, ensuring all accounts were up to date for reporting purposes.

Price Analyst & Marketing Specialist

RGW Vehicle Contracts, Sheffield | Sept 2021 – Nov 2022

• Ensured up-to-date pricing on the company website, improving sales inquiry accuracy by over 15% and contributing to increased sales conversion rates.
• Processed large datasets in Microsoft Excel, identifying discrepancies and enhancing data entry efficiency.
• Proactively engaged with new suppliers, gaining access to competitive rates and improving market position.
• Led the rebranding of marketing materials, increasing organic leads by 5%.
• Worked closely with senior staff to implement competitive marketing and pricing strategies, achieving market-leading rates.

Education

Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham

BA Economics with Business (Hons) | 1st Class

Wath Comprehensive Secondary & Sixth Form

A Levels

• Business (B)
• Economics (B)
• English Language (B)

OCR Certificate: Quantitative Reasoning (MEI Core Maths)

• Grade A

GCSE’s

• 11 GCSEs (Grades A*-B)
• Maths (A), English (A)