Key Achievements:

• Streamlined accounts payable and receivable processes, reducing month-end closing time by 25%.

• Identified and corrected discrepancies in client and internal accounts, recovering £10,000 / $12,000.

• Assisted in VAT, payroll, and corporate tax reconciliations, saving the finance team over 40 hours per quarter.

• Supported audit and management reporting, improving accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.

• Implemented standardised reporting templates to enhance efficiency and reduce manual errors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain ledgers, journals, and financial records for clients or internal accounts.

• Prepare and process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

• Perform bank, intercompany, and reconciliation procedures.

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Support VAT, GST, payroll, and corporation tax submissions under supervision.

• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audits, tax, and management reporting.

• Identify errors, discrepancies, and potential compliance issues in accounts.

• Liaise with clients, finance teams, and regulatory authorities as required.

• Assist senior accountants with financial reporting, analysis, and client advisory work.

• Prepare draft reports, correspondence, and presentations under supervision.

• Track deadlines for accounting and compliance submissions to ensure timely delivery.

• Assist in payroll processing and employee expense reconciliations.

• Collaborate with audit, tax, and advisory teams on client engagements.

• Apply knowledge of accounting principles, UK GAAP / IFRS, and US GAAP in daily tasks.

• Support process improvements and workflow optimisation initiatives.

• Ensure professional, ethical, and regulatory standards are maintained in all work.

• Participate in internal training and continuous professional development (CPD).

• Prepare financial and operational reports for management and clients.

• Assist in maintaining accurate records for fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals.

• Provide general administrative and accounting support to the finance or client service teams.