Key Achievements:

Streamlined daily accounting routines, helping reduce month-end close times by 15%.

Identified and corrected posting errors that improved ledger accuracy and prevented £3,000 / $3,500 in misstatements.

Supported reconciliation activities, reducing outstanding unreconciled items by 40%.

Assisted in preparing audit schedules, saving senior staff 10–15 hours per month.

Improved invoice processing turnaround times by 20% through better organisation and tracking.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, journals, and ledgers.

Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts.

Carry out daily bookkeeping tasks, including posting invoices, receipts, and payments.

Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations under supervision.

Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

Help prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.

Conduct variance analysis and provide supporting information to senior accountants.

Assist in tax compliance activities such as VAT, GST, sales tax, and payroll tax filings.

Support month-end and year-end closing tasks.

Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on aged debtors when required.

Prepare basic management reports and summaries.

Help maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.

Support auditors by gathering requested information and preparing documentation.

Maintain accurate filing systems—digital and paper—ensuring audit-ready documentation.

Communicate with suppliers, clients, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies.

Assist in expense processing, reimbursement checks, and compliance verification.

Contribute to budgeting and forecasting data collection.

Identify process inefficiencies and suggest practical improvements.

Ensure adherence to accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

Carry out ad-hoc administrative and finance tasks as needed.