Mariia

Mariia Yakovchenko
Cardiff, UK
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Professional Summary
Finance professional with over 14 years of experience in bookkeeping, purchase ledger, reconciliations, and payroll. Currently supporting finance operations at Hilton Cardiff while working toward an AAT qualification and enhancing skills in Xero, SQL, and BigQuery. Known for precision, accountability, and collaborative work in fast-paced environments. Strong Excel user with experience in financial reporting, supplier management, and process improvement. Now seeking to bring value and efficiency to the finance team at BBC Studios.
Core Competencies
• Purchase Ledger & Invoice Processing
• BACS Payment Runs & Supplier Queries
• Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations
• Payroll Support & Journal Entries
• Accruals, Prepayments & Month-End Close
• Financial Reporting & VAT Support
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Dashboards)
• Data Analysis (SQL, BigQuery, Python – in training)
• Accounting Systems: Xero (learning), Sage (basic), 1C:Enterprise
• Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian

Professional Experience
Finance Assistant
Hilton Cardiff | Aug 2022 – Present

• Process high-volume purchase invoices in line with budgets
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and execute BACS payment runs
• Assist with journal entries, accruals, and payroll support
• Contribute to VAT submissions and month-end close
• Collaborate with operations team on forecasting and cost control
• Support process improvements within finance function

Financial Controller / Assistant Manager
LLC Celentano Pizza, Ukraine | Apr 2008 – Feb 2022

• Managed full-cycle bookkeeping and purchase ledger for multiple sites
• Maintained supplier accounts and ensured timely payments
• Led reconciliations, payroll processing, and HR admin
• Produced internal financial reports on expenses and cash flow
• Supported audits and enforced internal financial controls
• Supervised junior staff and optimised accounting processes

Education & Training
Master’s in Applied Physics
Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine
Current Training:
• AAT Foundation & Xero (2024-2025)
• BigQuery & SQL for Data Analysis (2025 – Ongoing)
• Python & Power BI (2025 – Ongoing)

Certifications
• Health & Safety | Food Hygiene | First Aid (STA)
• Guests with Disability Awareness (Hilton)

Technical Skills
• Excel: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Dashboards, IF formulas
• Accounting Tools: Xero (in training), Sage (basic), 1C:Enterprise
• Data Tools: SQL, BigQuery, Python (learning)
• Other: Google Sheets, Word, Outlook

Languages
• English – Intermediate/Advanced
• Ukrainian – Native
• Russian – Fluent

Achievements
• Hilton Team Member of the Year – Runner-Up (2024)
• Hilton Team Member of the Quarter – Q1 (2025)

Interests & Volunteering
• Charity Fundraising: Ty Hafan, Noah’s Ark, Sparkle
• Wellbeing: Gym, Zumba, Tennis
• Diversity & Inclusion Event Planning

References
Available on request.
Professional references (including from Hilton Cardiff and LLC Celentano Pizza) can be provided if required.