Amit Gondaliya ACCA Affiliate
St Albans,UK
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting Technician and ACCA Affiliate with expertise in UK tax legislation and IFRS standards. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines while ensuring precise financial reporting. Skilled in Xero, Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll, and advanced Excel. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through effective problem-solving and collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Bookkeeper
Digitus Accountancy Ltd
Luton, United Kingdom
2025.04 - 2026.02
- Manage Portfolio of SME clients across various sectors.
- Act as main point of contact for client queries, maintaining strong and proactive relationships.
- Lead onboarding of new bookkeeping Clients from start to finish.
- Supported clients in effective use of cloud Xero accounting software.
- Managed accounts receivable and payables through meticulous bookkeeping practices for large client accounts.
- Guided team in resolving complex HMRC indirect tax compliance enquiries to ensure accurate and timely responses.
- Resolved client queries on VAT matters and advised new clients on optimal VAT schemes to enhance business efficiency.
- Conducted research and analysis of R&D tax legislation to ensure compliance and inform clients.
- Oversaw formation of new company and coordinated VAT registration processes, managed updates in company directorship and shareholding structures and communicated with HMRC regarding various compliance matters and documentation.
- Managed accounts receivable and payables through meticulous bookkeeping practices for large client accounts.
Accountant
Farrington Care Homes
Harrow, UK
2024.01 - 2025.04
- Manage accounts payable, receivable, invoicing, journals and bank reconciliations.
- prepare and post the payroll journal and maintain payroll reporting
- Reconcile intra-company accounts and intercompany transactions
- Advised managers on staffing hours allocation based on occupancy levels, care requirements, and budget constraints. Ensured that staffing levels remained compliant with regulatory standards while controlling costs and supporting sustainable business growth.
- Managed end-to-end weekly payroll processing for eight care homes, covering nearly 200 employees, ensuring timely remittance of P-32 to HMRC.
- Ensured timely submission of EPS and FPS to HMRC to maintain compliance.
- Documented maternity allowance and statutory sick pay according to HMRC guidelines.
- Executed administrative tasks and recorded documents for external auditors with high accuracy.
Trainee accountant
Glenview Accountants
Hamilton, New Zealand, New Zealand
2021.08 - 2023.12
- Maintained accurate accounting records by posting sales, purchase and bank transactions into accounting software.
- Performed bank reconciliations and investigated discrepancies to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
- Prepared journals for accruals, prepayments and other routine adjustments to support month end processes under supervision.
- Supported month end processes by preparing journals for accruals, prepayments and other routine adjustments under supervision.
- Reconciled supplier and customer accounts, following up on outstanding balances to ensure timely resolution.
- Helped reconcile supplier and customer accounts, following up on outstanding balances where required.
- Provided support during audit assignments by preparing working papers, gathering documentation and testing selected transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - accounting
Wintec
Hamilton, New Zealand 2020.02 - 2023.02
ACCA Affiliate -
The Association of Charted Certified Accountants
UK 2024.01 - 2025.12
Member -
The Association of Accounting Technicians
Skills
- Accounting software expertise (Xero, Sage 50 accounts & Payroll, Capium)
- Team building
- Advanced Excel skills
- Client management
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Self-starter
Certification
Xero Certified Professional Level 2,
Xero Payroll Specialist Badges
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Gujarati
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Bookkeeper
Digitus Accountancy Ltd
2025.04 - 2026.02
ACCA Affiliate -
The Association of Charted Certified Accountants
2024.01 - 2025.12
Accountant
Farrington Care Homes
2024.01 - 2025.04
Trainee accountant
Glenview Accountants
2021.08 - 2023.12
Bachelor of Business Administration - accounting
Wintec
2020.02 - 2023.02
Member -
The Association of Accounting Technicians