Caroline Randall
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven finance professional with over 16 years of experience optimizing financial operations and driving team success. Recently relocated to the USA, eager to leverage extensive expertise in financial analysis and strategic planning to contribute to a forward-thinking organization. Proven ability to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and deliver actionable insights that support business growth. Committed to utilizing strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to advance organizational objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Starbucks UK
Chiswick, London
01.2019 - 06.2025
- Oversaw accounts payable inbox, ensuring timely responses to internal and supplier communications.
- Processed and managed high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate PO matching and GL coding.
- Facilitated comprehensive training for new team members to enhance job performance.
- Organized and distributed incoming mail to ensure efficient communication flow.
- Facilitated partner support by addressing and resolving queries efficiently.
- Oversaw management of aged queries to enhance timely payment outcomes.
- Executed supplier statement reconciliation processes to ensure accurate financial records.
- Cultivated and sustained strong partnerships with suppliers.
- Frequent use of Oracle, Microsoft word, Excel, Microsoft teams and Outlook
- Led training initiatives for in-house AI system to automate invoice matching with purchase orders.
- Facilitated paperwork processing for cash and banking team to establish new suppliers and payment details.
Media Accounts Payable
Resources UK
Kensington, London
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed incoming call operations to ensure efficient communication.
- Cultivated and sustained relationships with suppliers and media agencies.
- Streamlined and maintained company filing system to enhance document retrieval efficiency.
- Established and coordinated setup processes for new suppliers.
- Managed agency and supplier requests to ensure timely responses and effective communication.
- Processed and managed high volume of supplier invoices efficiently.
- Oversaw email management processes to ensure timely communication.
- Streamlined office organization and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Assisted in training programs for new staff members to enhance team performance.
- Organized and managed sorting and distribution of incoming mail.
- Utilized SAP Media Explorer, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to streamline communication and documentation processes.
Purchase Ledger Clerk
Alan’s Skip Hire
Chester
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Managed incoming account calls to ensure prompt and effective customer service.
- Streamlined and maintained company filing system for enhanced accessibility.
- Managed supplier requests to ensure timely and efficient resolution.
- Managed processing of customer invoices to ensure timely billing and payment collection.
- Processed and managed supplier invoices to ensure timely payments.
- Oversaw email management processes to ensure timely communication.
- Streamlined office organization and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Managed incoming mail processing and distribution to ensure timely communication.
- Utilized Sage, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to streamline daily operations.
Administration/Accounts Payable
Edmundson Electrical
London
04.2010 - 05.2015
- Managed incoming call operations to ensure efficient communication and customer support.
- Assisted with ordering office supplies and packing materials to support daily operations. Helped maintain inventory levels to guarantee availability of necessary resources.
- Streamlined and maintained company filing system to enhance document retrieval efficiency.
- Managed customer requests to ensure timely and effective resolution.
- Managed processing of customer invoices and credit notes to ensure timely billing and payment collection.
- Managed petty cash operations and calculated daily financial takings.
- Oversaw email management processes to ensure timely communication.
- Processed and managed payment of supplier invoices to ensure timely transactions.
- Streamlined office organization and efficiency processes.
- Managed inbound and outbound postal operations to ensure timely delivery.
- Generated debit notes for defective goods to facilitate accurate financial adjustments.
- Resolved IT issues to ensure seamless operational functionality.
- Frequent use of Microsoft word, In house systems, Excel and Outlook
Education
High School -
Acton High School
London, UK07-2006
High School - Media Studies
Richmond Upon Thames College
London, UK06-2008
Skills
- Timely and productive
- Polite telephone etiquette
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Adaptable in team and solo settings
- Detail-oriented
- Effective problem resolution
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Starbucks UK
01.2019 - 06.2025
Media Accounts Payable
Resources UK
07.2016 - 06.2018
Purchase Ledger Clerk
Alan’s Skip Hire
06.2015 - 06.2016
Administration/Accounts Payable
Edmundson Electrical
04.2010 - 05.2015
High School -
Acton High School
High School - Media Studies
Richmond Upon Thames College