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Work history
Education
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Brunella Colquhoun

Leicester,Leicestershire

Summary

A skilled accounting professional with expertise in Sage 50 Accounts, QuickBooks, and Xero, complemented by payroll software knowledge. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, maintaining composure under pressure. Committed to leveraging accounting proficiency to drive organisational success and streamline financial operations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director

A C Bookkeeping Ltd
Leicester, Leicestershire
2013.05 - Current
  • Directed own company providing bookkeeping and payroll services to diverse client base.
  • Managed payroll processes using Sage and Moneysoft for accurate and timely payments.
  • Executed weekly and monthly payroll for multiple companies, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Operated Sage 50 Accounts, Quickbooks, and Xero to manage financial records.
  • Completed bank account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Prepared and submitted VAT returns in compliance with tax regulations.
  • Compiled year-end schedules for accountants to facilitate financial closing processes.
  • Performed data entry for purchases and sales invoices using accounting software.
  • Maintaining AML policy and procedures, Risk Assessments and collecting client ID.

Bookkeeper

A C Bookkeeping
Leicester, Leicestershire
2004.06 - 2013.05
  • Managed business operations as sole trader, overseeing financial and administrative functions.
  • Operated Sage 50 Accounts, Quickbooks, and Xero to manage financial records.
  • Recorded purchases and sales invoices accurately in financial systems.
  • Conducted bank account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of records.
  • Prepared and submitted VAT returns in compliance with regulations.
  • Managed payroll processes using Moneysoft for accurate and timely payments.
  • Executed payroll processes for multiple companies, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely payments.
  • Completed year-end schedules for accountants to prepare financial statements.

Accountancy assistant

Mark J Rees LLP
Leicester, Leicestershire
2000.10 - 2004.01

Collaborated with managers and partners to finalise accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, ensuring compliance and accuracy

  • Developed year-end account schedules to facilitate timely financial reporting
  • Conducted self-assessment processes for clients to ensure accurate tax reporting

Education

AAT Intermediate - Accountancy

The Financial Training Company
Leicester
2002.12 - 2004.08

A-Levels - Accounting

Charles Keene College
Leicester
1995.09 - 1996.08

Skills

  • Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts, QuickBooks and Xero
  • Payroll software knowledge
  • Accounting
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Financial reporting

Timeline

Director

A C Bookkeeping Ltd
2013.05 - Current

Bookkeeper

A C Bookkeeping
2004.06 - 2013.05

AAT Intermediate - Accountancy

The Financial Training Company
2002.12 - 2004.08

Accountancy assistant

Mark J Rees LLP
2000.10 - 2004.01

A-Levels - Accounting

Charles Keene College
1995.09 - 1996.08
Brunella Colquhoun