BRIAN COTA
Enfield,London
Summary
I am an ambitious Accounts Assistant with a 2:1 degree in Business Management Economics, currently studying for my CIMA qualification. I have hands-on experience in preparing and reconciling financial reports, managing accounts payable/receivable, and supporting month-end close procedures. My strong analytical skills, combined with my academic and practical knowledge, enable me to interpret data effectively and contribute to informed decision-making. Passionate about financial excellence, I am eager to advance into management accounting roles and bring value to organisations through continuous learning and development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Assistant
Gatehouse Bank
2025.10 - Current
- Financial Reporting & Management Accounts: Prepared management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis for internal reporting.
- Monthly & Quarterly Reporting: Produced monthly and quarterly financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with banking standards.
- VAT Compliance & Returns: Prepared and submitted VAT returns, ensuring HMRC compliance and accurate VAT reconciliation.
- General Ledger & Month-End Close: Performed general ledger reconciliations and supported month-end and year-end close processes.
- Budgeting & Forecasting Support: Assisted with budgeting and forecasting cycles, providing historical financial analysis and input into financial planning models.
Accounts Assistant
Galldris Services Ltd
2023.11 - 2025.10
- Accounts Payable/Receivable: Managed both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and resolving supplier and customer queries.
- Expense Management: Reviewed and processed staff expense submissions, reconciling against receipts and maintaining proper records.
- Payment Runs: Prepared and processed weekly/monthly payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed terms and managing payment approvals.
- Reconciliations: Completed daily and monthly bank reconciliations and noted any discrepancies.
Education
CIMA- Management Accounting
CIMA
2024.08 -
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Business Management
University of Westminster
2020.09 - 2023.05
A-Levels - English Language, Sociology & Economics
Kingsmead Sixth Form
2018.09 - 2020.03
GCSEs -
Kingsmead Secondary School
Timeline
Finance Assistant
Gatehouse Bank
2025.10 - Current
CIMA- Management Accounting
CIMA
2024.08 -
Accounts Assistant
Galldris Services Ltd
2023.11 - 2025.10
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Business Management
University of Westminster
2020.09 - 2023.05
A-Levels - English Language, Sociology & Economics
Kingsmead Sixth Form
2018.09 - 2020.03
GCSEs -
Kingsmead Secondary School