A day in the life of... Irelene

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By: Irelene

I love my job; I look forward to getting to the office to see what my day has in store for me. 

I have 2 types of days. 

  • In the office 

  • On site at a client

In the office I have been introduced to an online accounting program (Xero) for our retainer clients. I have used Pastel for many years, so Xero has been a challenge and has made me change a few things. I have enjoyed discovering the ways it makes bookkeeping life a little easier. While I am on the topic of making life a little easier, I have also started using Receipt bank. Here all my supplier’s invoices are “pulled” into Xero. The great thing is that because there is no processing it minimizes errors and saves loads of time. 

I have a very different day when I am on site. This client is in the fashion design and accessories industry. They both import goods and manufacture clothing locally. 

I do all their bookkeeping and my skills are constantly challenged. I need to reconcile the books for head office where all the import and manufacturing transactions are recorded and reconcile the daily trading transactions for their two retail stores. 

There is a consistent need to ensure good processes and procedures are followed in the stores with regards to stock management, till cash ups, client returns and all the reporting to head office. 

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At head office where I am based, all the reports are compiled into management reports and I assist with cash flow reporting. I enjoy reviewing the management accounts with management because it gives me the opportunity to answer questions and resolve any issues before the end of the financial year. It also ensures accurate management accounts on which management make operational decisions.