Senior Accountant

Education/Qualification

• 2018 Manchester Metropolitan University – BA Honours in Accounting and Finance
• 2015 Stockport College – BTEC Business Level 3

Systems used

• Microsoft Word and Excel – Advanced – Pivot Tables / V Lookups
• Sage 50
• Xero
• Dext
• Sage Silverfin
• CCH
• CaseWare

Career Summary

Current Employer – UK Based Manufacturing Recruitment Agency – Circa. £10 Million Turnover

Position – Senior Accountant

Dates – December 2023 – Present

• Acts as Senior Accountant reporting into Finance Manager
• Responsible for overseeing Financial Operations for a portfolio of 6 companies within a group structure, ensuring alignment of Accounting Practices and Financial Strategies across all entities
• Prepared full sets of Monthly Management Accounts including Cashflow, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss 
• Completed VAT returns and ensured timely PAYE calculations, maintaining compliance with tax regulations and overseeing the efficient processing of tax-related obligations
• Led the Preparation and filing of Statutory Accounts in accordance with relevant accounting standards, presenting to and providing transparency for Stakeholders
• Efficiently managed Payroll for 300 temporary contractors on a weekly basis, ensuring timely and accurate payments
• Controlled the Debtors Ledger, implemented robust systems for tracking outstanding balances, and worked closely with clients to develop structured payment plans to ensure timely collection of receivables
• Prepared and recorded weekly and monthly journal entries in the accounting software, ensuring accurate financial reporting and smooth month-end and year-end closing processes

Previous Employer – UK Based Accountancy Firm

Position – Accountant Assistant

Dates – March 2023 – December 2023

• Worked as part of a Small Team reporting to Senior Accountant
• Prepared and submitted comprehensive financial statements, including filled accounts, VAT returns, tax computations, and self-assessment tax returns
• Led the preparation of statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and legal requirements for corporate reporting
• Collaborated closely with the Audit team during the preparation of accounts for review, ensuring all financial documents were accurate and aligned with auditing standards
• Acted as the primary point of contact for Audit Managers, addressing queries related to working papers, and resolving client concerns efficiently
• Managed VAT returns, ensuring timely submission and adherence to tax regulations
• Prepared Corporation Tax computations, ensuring accurate calculations and submissions within the set deadlines
• Prepared full sets of Management Accounts on a monthly basis
• Prepared and filed Personal and Partnership Tax Returns, ensuring full compliance with tax laws while identifying potential opportunities for tax efficiency

Previous Employer – Manchester Based Accountancy Practice

Position – Client Advisor (Cloud Based)

Dates – October 2020 – February 2023

Working within the AOS (Accounts and Outsourcing Services) team at the Manchester office alongside a combined team of ABA (Accounts and Business Advisory), FOUT (Financial Outsourcing) and Healthcare Consultants.

• Prepared Statutory Accounts using accounting software including Xero, CCH, CaseWare, Sage One/50, and IRIS
• Calculated and filed Corporate Tax, utilizing tools such as CCH and Alpha Tax for accurate tax computations and efficient submission processes
• Prepared Personal and Partnership Tax Returns using CCH
• Prepared Monthly Management Accounts including Cashflow, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss using Xero, Spotlight Reporting, and Silverfin to provide and draw financial data for decision-making and performance evaluation
• Bookkeeping – managed Accounts Payable and Receivable using Xero, Dext, Hubdoc, and ApprovalMax, ensuring accurate record-keeping
• Prepared and submitted VAT Returns using Xero
• Created Cash Flow Projections using Silverfin Reporting, Xero Cash Flow, and Spotlight Reporting to provide accurate financial forecasts and support strategic business planning

Previous Employer – Accountancy Practice

Position – Assistant Accountant

Dates – July 2019 – October 2020

Previous Employer – Discount Store

Position – Manager

Dates – January 2015 – January 2018