ASHBAH NASIM
London
Summary
A highly skilled professional with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, treasury operations, and maintaining accurate financial records. Demonstrates strong organisational and data analysis skills. Adept at handling creditor payments and invoicing, with a proven ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload effectively. Known for calmness under pressure, driving improvements and resolutions, and excellent communication skills across all levels and cultures. Proficient in Xero, Sage, SAP and SUN systems software with a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance Assistant
G2V Recruitment
London, City of London
07.2025 - Current
- Performed daily bank account reconciliations across multi-currency accounts , resolving unmatched transactions promptly.
- Processed high-volume contractor timesheets and raised client invoices using SUN systems.
- Maintained purchase ledger; posting supplier invoices, reconciling statements and preparing payment runs for approval weekly.
- Reviewed and validated journal entries on SUN for correct coding, cost centre allocation and compliance with internal controls.
- Produced and maintained weekly aged creditor reports to track outstanding supplier balances and payment terms, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Performed monthly credit card reconciliations by matching transactions to receipts and invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with finance policy.
- Managed staff expense claims on Webexpenses, checking supporting documentation, ensuring VAT compliance and preparing for payment runs.
- Performed inter-company reconciliations by matching balances across multiple entities, investigating variances and ensuring group accounts were accurate.
Assistant Accountant
GFK UK Ltd
City of London
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Developed and maintained precise cashflow forecasts to ensure liquidity for operational obligations.
- Analysed cash inflows and outflows, identifying trends and opportunities for improved cash management.
- Ensured accurate billing of customers on Salesforce, adhering to company policies and agreements.
- Prepared monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets for Tagetik submission.
- Collaborated with senior accountants during audits, gathering documentation and addressing queries.
- Prepared tax certificates for customers and vendors in compliance with respective tax laws.
- Maintained financial reports to communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances effectively.
- Supported accounts payable activities, ensuring accuracy and conducting first approval of bi-weekly payment runs across all entities.
Accounts Assistant
Kennington Creative Group (Maia Films Limited)
City of London
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Process and verify invoices, staff expense claims and purchase orders in a timely manner.
- Ensure accurate coding of invoices and proper authorisation according to company policies.
- Maintain and reconcile vendor accounts, resolving discrepancies or disputes promptly.
- Handling petty cash and company credit card transactions
- Performing daily banking reconciliations from multiple accounts and resolving unmatched transactions.
- Producing creditors and debtors reports for management
- Assisting with credit control and chasing outstanding payments from clients.
- Prepare and process multi-currency payment runs weekly via bank transfers, cheques or other approved methods.
- Handled payroll processing and ensured timely and accurate payments for employees, including tax and benefit deductions
- Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines
Sales Associate
H Samuel
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Promoting and demonstrating products with the goal of driving sales to ensure targets are met
- Creating brand advocacy through building excellent rapport with customers and store colleagues
- Providing key insights to senior management and reported all sales, competitor promotions and additional feedback from customers onto MCS (online software)
- Conducting training classes to store colleagues for all products
- Participating in weekly meetings to identify sales targets, current promotions and key objectives to focus on
Education
Level 3&4 AAT -
KBM Accounting
07.2025 -
Level 2 & 3 AAT - undefined
WhiteHat
03.2018 - 04.2020
A Levels - History, Economics, Government & Politics
Newham Sixth Form College
09.2014 - 07.2017
12 GCSE's - English Language, Maths, Science
Plashet School
09.2009 - 07.2014
Skills
- Accounts payable and Receivable management
- Aged creditor and debtor reporting
- Bank, credit card and inter-company reconciliations
- Accruals, prepayments and journal postings
- Month-end and year-end support
- Staff expenses processing
- VAT returns and compliance support
- Cash flow monitoring and forecasting support
- Treasury operations
- Proficient in accounting software (eg SUN systems, Sage, Xero and SAP)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables and reconciliation)
- Expense management systems (Webexpenses and SAP concur)
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving and analytics skills
- Ability to work tight deadlines, especially during month-end close
- Effective time management and task prioritisation
- Strong numeracy and financial reporting skills
- Experience liaising with suppliers, customers, auditors and internal stakeholders
Custom
Available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Assistant
G2V Recruitment
07.2025 - Current
Level 3&4 AAT -
KBM Accounting
07.2025 -
Assistant Accountant
GFK UK Ltd
09.2021 - 05.2025
Level 2 & 3 AAT - undefined
WhiteHat
03.2018 - 04.2020
Accounts Assistant
Kennington Creative Group (Maia Films Limited)
02.2018 - 09.2021
Sales Associate
H Samuel
06.2016 - 02.2018
A Levels - History, Economics, Government & Politics
Newham Sixth Form College
09.2014 - 07.2017
12 GCSE's - English Language, Maths, Science
Plashet School
09.2009 - 07.2014
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