Anxhela Arapi
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Detail-oriented financial professional with expertise in financial statement preparation, VAT and CIS returns, accounts reconciliation, and compliance with financial regulations. Proficient in project management, cost management, and budget planning, with a strong focus on cash flow management and payroll processing. Skilled in financial data analysis and reporting, audit support, and maintaining internal controls to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. Certified by Xero as an advisor, payroll, and tax specialist, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Merit Software, Xero, Sage Payroll, and Bright HR. Dedicated to delivering accurate financial solutions while optimising processes to support organisational growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Accounts and Finance Manger
Unicare
London
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Streamlined payroll processing to minimise errors and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
- Oversaw credit control operations, monitoring outstanding balances for timely payments.
- Executed bookkeeping tasks, including ledger maintenance and financial reporting.
- Collaborated with senior accountants to enhance accounting efficiency during financial audits.
- Approved staff expenses and mileage reimbursements while managing Bright HR.
- Prepared forecast reports to support strategic financial planning.
- Handled complex account reconciliations to maintain record consistency and accuracy.
- Conducted detailed profit and loss analysis, identifying areas for improvement.
Payroll and Bookkeeping Officer
HG Group
London
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Supported year-end financial statement preparation, achieving 100% compliance with accounting standards.
- Automated payroll processes, reducing manual errors by 25% and processing time by 30%.
- Processed VAT returns, ensuring compliance and timely submissions for all payments.
- Executed monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintained precision in bookkeeping within Xero.
- Managed general ledger postings and government framework reports (RM6160), facilitating prompt submissions.
- Conducted payroll operations for over 250 employees, resolving issues efficiently to ensure accuracy.
- Collaborated with auditors during year-end audits, providing detailed reconciliations for audit support.
- Led finance projects to strengthen internal controls, maintaining adherence to financial regulations.
Assistant Manager
Creams Café
London
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Organised staff schedules and approved leave to ensure optimal staffing levels.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations and implemented training programmes, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency by 10%.
- Achieved 10% waste reduction through effective stock control and supplier negotiations, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Managed recruitment and onboarding for 12 employees, fostering a cohesive and efficient team.
- Delegated tasks to team members efficiently improving overall productivity.
- Monitored sales performance regularly adjusting strategies as required.
Education
MSc - Finance and Accounting
University of Westminster
London 09.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor’s Degree - Business and Management
University of Sunderland
London 09.2018 - 08.2021
Foundation Course - Economics and Business
UKFC
Athens, Greece 02.2017 - 07.2018
Skills
- Financial statement preparation
- VAT and CIS returns
- Accounts reconciliation and general ledger
- Project management
- Financial compliance
- Cost management
- Audit support and internal controls
- Financial data analysis
- Budget planning and forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Payroll processing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Certification
- Level 4 Diploma in Applied Asset Management, AMPLIFY ME
- Digital Media Marketing, University of Sunderland
- Project Management, University of Sunderland
- Advisor Certification, Xero
- Payroll Certification, Xero
- Tax Specialist Certification, Xero
Accomplishments
- Contributed significantly to a margin-review project that resulted in a 9.5% sales increase
- Automated payroll processes, reducing manual errors by 25% and saving 10 hours per payroll cycle.
- Contributed to year-end financial statement preparation by improving data accuracy, ensuring 100% compliance with accounting standards.
- Processed VAT returns by claiming back 4 years' worth of VAT, resulting in significant company savings and reducing overall tax liability by 15%.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts and Finance Manger
Unicare
01.2024 - 11.2025
MSc - Finance and Accounting
University of Westminster
09.2023 - 09.2024
Payroll and Bookkeeping Officer
HG Group
01.2022 - 09.2023
Assistant Manager
Creams Café
10.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Business and Management
University of Sunderland
09.2018 - 08.2021
Foundation Course - Economics and Business
UKFC
02.2017 - 07.2018