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Diogo Campos

Alverca ,Lisboa

Summary

Finance professional with extensive UK experience, specialising in payroll management, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, and regulatory compliance. Highly detail-oriented and trusted for maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and meeting tight deadlines. Currently returning to Portugal, seeking to contribute my international expertise to support business performance, growth, and financial integrity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Payroll and Finance officer

Oxford University - St Edmund Hall
Oxford
04.2022 - Current
  • Payroll Processing – Timely and accurate salary calculations in line with statutory and contractual obligations
  • HR & Payroll Software – Experience with systems such as iTrent, Workday, Mercury, Moorepay
  • Statutory Compliance – In-depth understanding of tax codes, National Insurance, pension contributions, SSP, SMP, and other legal requirements
  • Reconciliation – Payroll-to-general ledger reconciliations and bank statement reconciliation
  • Reporting & Analysis – Producing payroll journals, monthly payroll reports, and variance analysis
  • Accounts Receivable & Payable – Processing invoices, receipts, and supplier payments
  • Balance Sheet Support – Assisting with month-end and year-end closing and reconciliations
  • Data Accuracy & Recordkeeping – Maintaining precise payroll and financial records in compliance with data protection policies
  • Multi-currency Payments – Handling international payrolls or finance transactions (if applicable)
  • Excel Proficiency – VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, and formula auditing for payroll and finance tasks

Senior finance assistant

Nuffield Health
Oxford, Oxfordshire
09.2018 - 03.2022
  • Processed incoming receipts (cheques, bank transfers, cash, credit cards), ensuring all funds were accurately banked and recorded
  • Uploaded daily credit reports and reconciled merchant account receipts with bank deposits
  • Investigated unidentified receipts and followed up on missing remittance advices
  • Prepared balance sheet schedules and assisted with monthly reconciliations
  • Maintained and updated financial spreadsheets to reflect daily transactions
  • Supported credit control and billing teams by assisting with invoice processing and payment follow-ups

Payroll administrator

Nuffield Health
Oxford
02.2017 - 08.2018

The main responsibility was to process payroll on a timely and accurate manner. I was responsible to maintain employee's payroll records, enter payroll information into central system and complete payroll reports.

  • Processed hospital payroll accurately and on schedule for each pay period
  • Maintained and updated employee payroll records
  • Entered payroll data from all hospital staff, ensuring data integrity
  • Provided responsive support to employees regarding payroll queries, deductions, leave, and tax codes
  • Investigated and resolved discrepancies in staff timesheets to ensure accurate payments

Accounts payable officer

Grupo Visabeira
Viseu , Portugal
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • Performed accounting entries, bank reconciliations, and current account control, ensuring accuracy of financial records.
  • Conducted general ledger maintenance tasks, ensuring consistency and integrity of financial data.
  • Assisted in cash flow forecasting and effective treasury management.
  • Preparation of internal and external audits by organizing documentation and ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with tax and statutory obligations, including VAT, withholding taxes, and social security contributions.
  • Utilized tools such as Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas) and management software like SAP to optimize financial processes.

Back Office Assistant

Grupo Visabeira
Viseu
07.2013 - 06.2014
  • Performed daily bank reconciliations and assisted with reviewing account balances
  • Issued receipts and maintained accurate financial records and documentation
  • Supported month-end closing activities, including accruals and deferrals
  • Helped ensure data integrity within financial systems and spreadsheets
  • Gained foundational experience in core accounting principles and administrative processes
  • Recorded and monitored accruals and deferrals

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting and Administration

ISCAL - Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa
Lisboa - Portugal
04.2008 - 07.2012

Skills

  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
    Preparation and interpretation of financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow report
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
    Creating budgets, forecasting financial performance, and monitoring variances against actual results
  • Tax Compliance & Reporting
    Understanding VAT, corporate tax, and other tax obligations
  • Auditing
    Supporting internal and external audits
  • Use of Accounting Software
    Proficiency in software like SAP, Sage, Iplicit, Mercury
  • Excel & Data Analysis
    Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP's
  • Attention to Detail & Accuracy
    Ensuring precise financial data entry and reporting to avoid errors and misstatements
  • Communication & Teamwork
    Collaborating with finance teams, auditors, and other departments; explaining complex financial information clearly

Certification

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Currently studying AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting


Languages

Portuguese
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish
Upper intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Payroll and Finance officer

Oxford University - St Edmund Hall
04.2022 - Current

Senior finance assistant

Nuffield Health
09.2018 - 03.2022

Payroll administrator

Nuffield Health
02.2017 - 08.2018

Accounts payable officer

Grupo Visabeira
07.2014 - 07.2015

Back Office Assistant

Grupo Visabeira
07.2013 - 06.2014

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting and Administration

ISCAL - Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa
04.2008 - 07.2012
Diogo Campos