Akhilesh Vishwakarma
United Kingdom
Summary
Qualified Chartered Accountant with 6+ years’ experience producing monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting across multiple divisions of a multinational group. Managed month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations, delivering budget and forecast variance analysis with clear commentary. Partnered with department heads and budget holders to review performance and agree corrective actions. Supported intercompany transactions, internal recharges, and cost allocations for annual budgeting and reforecasting cycles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Accounting Genie
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Prepared VAT returns and statutory filings for Companies House and HMRC timely.
- Compiled accurate financial statements and UK-compliant accounts for sole traders and companies.
- Completed monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations with journal entries adjustments.
- Checked records for accuracy, resolving discrepancies before deadlines to maintain compliance.
Chartered Accountant (Practice)
Self-Employed
02.2023 - 09.2025
- Led independent chartered practice, handling tax compliance and return filing for individuals and businesses.
- Managed client relationships and deadlines independently to deliver accurate financial services on time.
- Prepared financial statements across client portfolios, meeting applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements.
- Handled indirect tax compliance and filings for clients across varied business structures.
- Supported clients through tax audits by preparing documentation and answering tax authority queries.
- Prepared and filed VAT returns and supported payroll processing for business clients.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable through invoice matching, reconciliations, and payment scheduling.
- Executed day-to-day bookkeeping and maintained general ledger records for accurate client reporting and compliance.
Corporate Accounts Executive
Larsen & Toubro Limited
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Produced business unit and group performance reports for senior management and board.
- Analysed budget and forecast variances for cost centres with management commentary.
- Raised financial risks and key issues for senior finance stakeholders promptly.
- Completed month-end close with accurate balance sheet reconciliations each period.
- Produced monthly and quarterly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
- Supported annual budgeting and reforecasting with business unit submissions.
- Managed intercompany transactions, internal recharges, cost allocations, and invoice approvals.
- Supported financial statement consolidation across divisions under IND AS policies.
Finance Executive
Sharda Cropchem Limited
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepared quarterly financial statements and closed accounts under IND AS.
- Closed accounts with compliant reporting outputs for management review.
- Reported business performance to senior management with key variances and focus areas.
- Analysed business unit performance, identifying variances and trends for decisions.
- Prepared variance analysis against budget at company and business-unit levels.
- Consolidated business unit inputs for annual budgeting planning coverage.
- Supported financial statement preparation and consolidation under IND AS standards.
- Assisted management with profitability analysis and liquidity forecast preparation.
- Performed monthly reconciliations for bank, supplier, and customer accounts.
- Posted journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and general ledger adjustments.
Accounts & Audit Trainee (Internship)
Yardi Prabhu & Associates LLP (CA Firm)
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting across multiple clients, keeping ledgers accurate daily.
- Processed invoicing and reconciliations for accounts payable and receivable records.
- Finalised accounts and prepared financial statements for client reporting needs.
- Assisted payroll processing and maintained statutory compliance for payroll accuracy.
- Prepared and filed individual income tax returns and VAT filings.
- Conducted internal and statutory audits for banks and private companies.
Education
MSc - Investment and Wealth Management
University of Essex
09-2026
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
05-2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
01-2017
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Month-end close and reconciliations
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Business partnership with stakeholders
- Intercompany transactions management
- Cost allocation and invoice approvals
- Annual budgeting and reforecasting
- Financial statement consolidation
- Liquidity and risk management awareness
- Advanced Excel skills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Presentation skills in PowerPoint
- SAP expertise
- Tally software knowledge
- Arrow software familiarity
- ESP software experience
- Xero accounting software proficiency
- QuickBooks experience
- Team collaboration skills
- Effective communication skills
- Time management strategies
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Accounting Genie
11.2025 - 03.2026
Chartered Accountant (Practice)
Self-Employed
02.2023 - 09.2025
Corporate Accounts Executive
Larsen & Toubro Limited
02.2021 - 02.2023
Finance Executive
Sharda Cropchem Limited
01.2019 - 05.2020
Accounts & Audit Trainee (Internship)
Yardi Prabhu & Associates LLP (CA Firm)
10.2015 - 10.2018
MSc - Investment and Wealth Management
University of Essex
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai