Hasssatou Bah
Dorking,Surrey
Summary
A detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant with hands-on experience in bank reconciliations, month-end processes, and supporting management accounts. Proven track record in improving financial systems, ensuring data accuracy, and using Sage, Excel, and Oracle to meet compliance and reporting deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance Assistant
NHS Surrey Heartlands
2019.09 - 2026.05
- Reconcile CHC invoices and bank statements using internal databases and Oracle to support accurate month-end financial reporting.
- Ensure consistent application of financial coding aligned with NHS CHC structures to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
- Investigate invoice discrepancies, liaising with coders, approvers, and suppliers to resolve issues and improve data quality.
- Assist in the preparation of month-end accounts and support internal audits through detailed documentation and analysis.
Assistant Finance Officer
Surrey Borders & Partnership NHS
2016.08 - 2019.08
- Processed journals and internal recharges in Oracle to support monthly and annual financial reporting cycles.
- Managed user access and maintained cost centre structures to ensure financial data integrity within Trust systems.
- Assisted with control account reconciliations and supported accrual and prepayment entries during month-end.
- Collaborated with Shared Business Services (SBS) to resolve finance system queries and ensure accurate ledger updates.
Hub Screening Assistant
Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS
2015.07 - 2016.07
- Managed sensitive patient data and test results using bespoke NHS software, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
- Handled high-volume calls and correspondence, ensuring timely responses to patient and staff enquiries.
- Supported audit processes by maintaining organised records and assisting with quality control of clinical documentation.
- Contributed to service improvement by supporting administrative workflow within the screening programme.
Project Finance Administrator
South Africa Embassy
2012.03 - 2013.04
- Supported project budgeting and financial reporting by tracking expenditure and compiling financial summaries.
- Liaised with stakeholders to resolve invoice queries and ensure timely payment processing.
- Maintained internal financial databases and ensured records were up to date for audit readiness.
- Prepared monthly reconciliations and assisted in the preparation of financial documentation for embassy projects.
Education
AAT Level 4 - Professional Diploma in Accounting
AAT - Advanced Certificate in Accounting Technician
2007.09 - 2008.06
BA (Hons) - Accounting & Finance
University of Greenwich
2008.09 - 2011.06
Skills
- Sage 50 Accounts
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookups )
- Credit Control
- Building Resilience
- Ledgers Maintenance
- Bank Reconciliations
- VAT Returns
- Sales/Purchase Ledger
- Financial Statements Analysis
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Collaboration
Certification
Management Accountant Trainee, Future Connect Accountants 03/2023 - 11/2023
- Prepared full sets of financial statements and monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
- Conducted bank reconciliations, journal postings, accruals, and prepayments to ensure accurate period-end close.
- Supported budget planning, cash flow forecasting, and VAT return preparation using Sage 50 and advanced Excel functions.
- Reviewed ledger accuracy and supervised junior accountants to uphold quality and compliance across financial reporting.
Timeline
Finance Assistant
NHS Surrey Heartlands
2019.09 - 2026.05
Assistant Finance Officer
Surrey Borders & Partnership NHS
2016.08 - 2019.08
Hub Screening Assistant
Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS
2015.07 - 2016.07
Project Finance Administrator
South Africa Embassy
2012.03 - 2013.04
BA (Hons) - Accounting & Finance
University of Greenwich
2008.09 - 2011.06
AAT - Advanced Certificate in Accounting Technician
2007.09 - 2008.06