Part-Qualified Accountant – Key Achievements:

Assisted in month-end and year-end closing, reducing reporting cycle time by 25–30%.

Identified errors and inconsistencies in client and internal accounts, recovering £20,000 / $25,000.

Supported financial statement preparation and reconciliations, saving the finance team over 50 hours per quarter.

Streamlined reporting templates and accounting workflows, improving team efficiency and accuracy.

Contributed to audit preparation, ensuring timely submissions and reducing audit queries by 15–20%.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare and maintain general ledger, journals, and supporting financial records.

Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Perform bank, intercompany, and account reconciliations.

Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.

Assist with VAT, GST, payroll, and corporate tax filings under supervision.

Prepare supporting schedules for audits, management reporting, and statutory filings.

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

Liaise with internal teams, clients, and regulatory authorities as required.

Support senior accountants and managers in financial analysis and reporting.

Prepare draft financial reports, reconciliations, and correspondence under supervision.

Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of accounting and compliance tasks.

Collaborate with audit, tax, and advisory teams on cross-functional engagements.

Maintain records for fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, and expense allocations.

Assist in process improvement initiatives and workflow optimisation.

Apply accounting principles, professional standards, and regulatory requirements in daily tasks.

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

Support cash flow monitoring, variance analysis, and budgeting activities.

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

Assist in preparing management accounts, MI reports, and operational analysis.

Provide general administrative and accounting support to the finance team.