Bookkeeper / Management Accountant

Education/Qualification

• 2025 to 2027: University – MSc Accounting and Financial Management
• 2021 to 2025: University – BA (Hons) Accounting
• 2018 to 2019: College – Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning
• 1994 to 1999: School – GCSE’s including Mathematics and English

Systems used

• Microsoft Word and Excel – Intermediate
• Xero
• Sage
• Internal Systems

Career Summary

Position – Management Accountant

Dates – 2024 – Present

• Worked within a finance team of three, reporting directly to the Financial Controller.
• Prepared end-to-end monthly management accounts.
• Posted monthly journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Collated sales and purchase ledger reports for month-end reporting.
• Prepared and submitted quarterly VAT returns.
• Performed month-end variance analysis, investigating discrepancies and preparing final reporting packs for review by the Financial Controller and Director.
• Reconciled and analysed monthly financial account transactions.
• Managed monthly payroll processing for more than 250 employees using Ceequel and Pegasus payroll systems, including the calculation of bonus payments.
• Processed invoices and supplier payments for small business accounts using Xero.
• Calculated statutory payments and completed P11D and P60 processes.
• Administered employee pension schemes.
• Provided administrative support to the HR function in line with business requirements.

Position – Accounts Executive

Dates – 2022 – 2024

• Worked within a team of 15, reporting to Client Managers.
• Supported a range of clients rather than managing a dedicated portfolio, primarily working with businesses with annual turnover of up to £2 million.
• Prepared year-end accounts for review by senior team members.
• Prepared client tax returns, including corporation tax returns.
• Completed bookkeeping duties and maintained accurate financial records.
• Processed client records using Xero and Sage One.
• Analysed client transactions and accounting records to produce financial statements in accordance with relevant regulations and procedures.
• Identified client requirements and provided appropriate solutions to meet their financial needs.
• Conducted research into budgeting and financial forecasting to support senior management decision-making.
• Managed personal workload effectively, demonstrating flexibility when supporting colleagues and responding to changing client demands.