1. RACHEL SOCKETT
66a Greenhill Main Road, Sheffield. S8 7RF
r.sockett33@gmail.com
Tel: 07980861880/0114 2377800
Personal Statement
 An administrator with 20 years expertise in office management and payroll functions.
 A positive and capable professional with an open and honest communication style. Hard
working and capable of achieving personal objectives.
 Always looking for the chance to learn and develop. Approachable with great interpersonal
skills, genuine, honest and reliable in approach.
References available on request
Recent Employment from 1994 – Present
Commercial Administrator - Carmel Group Limited Dec 2011 - Present
M & E Contractor
 Process all subcontractor orders, applications and invoices daily.
 Deal with subcontractor queries and questions.
 Process and update all subcontractor Information.
 Working with the cash forecast tracker, reconciling payments made to the Company.
 Process and raise new projects update older projects.
 Responsible for drafting office correspondence including scheduling meetings and
managing deadlines.
 Process all contracts, collateral warranties, articles of agreement etc.
 Responsible for processing of all I-Portal orders and invoicing.
Self Employed 1998 - Present
Account and Payroll Services for Booths Blinds
 Provide comprehensive office administration support, including written correspondence
and management of appointments.
 Prepare sales and purchase invoices, using Iris accounts system
 Generate weekly BACs payment pun for suppliers and payroll using Iris business payroll
and in line with statutory regulations
 Process VAT Returns via HMRC website
 Administer petty cash payments and arrange bank reconciliation along with various
Banking duties
Administration Manager, Ash Property Services Limited Nov 1994 – May 2010
Fire and Flood Restoration and Cleaning Company
 Responsible for drafting office correspondence including scheduling meetings and
managing deadlines
 Responding to customer telephone enquiries, managing customer appointments and
provided a professional reception service
 Prepared sales and purchase invoices through Iris accounts system
 Generated BACs payment run for suppliers and payroll using Access Payroll system
 Processed VAT returns and subcontractor returns via HMRC website
 Arranged petty cash, bank reconciliation and various Banking duties
 Maintained account records and personnel files
 Compilation and filing of online reports and data
 Supervision of office based employees.
Previous Roles

2. R A C H E L S O C K E T T
2
Bar Manager, Malia Greece Mar 1992 – Oct 1994
 Responsible for managing stock levels and staff rotas
 Keeping up to date with licensing legislation and taking responsibility for the premises
 Enforcing health and safety rules
 Managing kitchen staff
 Dealing with challenging customers
Telephone Sales Operator, Dronfield Jan 1992 – March 1992
Tom Granby Cold Storage Distribution Company
 Contacted potential customers by telephone
 Offered advice to customers
 Gathered and documented information about the customer
 Took orders and arranged for delivery and bills to be issued
Audio Typist, Taylors Solicitors, Sheffield July 1991 – Oct 1991
 Prepared papers and correspondence through dictated audio text; making any necessary
amendments to dictation, in order to produce letters, reports and other documents
which are typed accurately and completed within the strict deadlines
Receptionist/Personal Secretary, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce 1989-1991
Accounts Assistant, Henry Boot Homes, Sheffield 1986 – 1989
YTS Trainee, Radio Hallam, Sheffield 1985 - 1986
Education & Training
English CSE grade 1 1985
Math’s CSE grade 1 1985
Biology CSE grade 1 1985
Home Economics CSE grade 1 1985
History CSE grade 3 1985
Typing CSE grade 3 1985
Pitman Typing Elementary 1987
Practical Word Processing II Pass 1989
RSA Typewriting I II and III Pass 1989 - 1991
RSA Word Processing I II III Distinction / Pass 1989 - 1991
Information Technology II Pass 1999
Adult Literacy Level 2 Pass 2011
Adult Numeracy Level 2 Pass 2012
First Aid at Work 2015 - 2018
Microsoft Word Intermediate, Advance Refresher 1 day course
Microsoft Excel Intermediate, Advance Refresher 1 day course
Notes and Minute Taking Introduction 1 day course
Additional Information
Excellent IT skills, sound knowledge of Windows-based applications
Enjoy dog walking, boxing, cooking/baking, reading and listening to a wide variety of music.
Nationality: British
Driving License: Full and clean
Salary Expectation £22,000 - £25,000