Hiba Sohail
Bedford
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Accountant with 3 years of experience supporting comprehensive financial operations. Proficient in managing accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, reconciliations, and preparing accurate financial reports. Adept at leveraging accounting software and advanced spreadsheet tools to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. Possesses strong analytical and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Committed to maintaining the integrity of financial data and contributing to organizational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Accounts Manager
DUNSTER HOUSE LIMITED
05.2022 - Current
- Performed daily bank reconciliations across company accounts, resolving discrepancies and posting accurate journal entries.
- Managed fixed assets, including depreciation, inter-branch movements, disposals, and annual asset verification across all sites.
- Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations (Fixed Assets, HP Agreements, Prepayments), identifying and resolving issues promptly.
- Maintained journals for accruals, prepayments, recurring entries, and petty cash; ensured timely and accurate reconciliations.
- Managed weekly BACS payment runs and reviewed aged payables to ensure timely supplier payments.
- Handled inter-company reconciliations and investigated variances.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices, and liaised with suppliers to resolve queries.
- Oversaw business credit card transactions, including posting and monthly reconciliation.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports and audit support.
- Supported ad-hoc financial projects and reporting tasks as assigned.
Freelance Accountant
ENCY&LINE LIMITED
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Examining and analysing bank statements, preparing tax returns, payroll, and annual drafts for UK corporate clients.
- Validation, and submission of annual accounts on Companies House and tax returns on HMRC using different software with a good knowledge of VAT, CIS, and Payroll
- Coordinated with clients to collect data and documentation, facilitating smooth and efficient account preparation processes.
Assistant Accountant
SUPERFINANCIAL LIMITED
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Prepared, validated, and submitted Annual Accounts for UK clients, ensuring accuracy and timely preparation of their accounts.
- Ensured timely data collection and analysis, examined financial accounts, and prepared income tax returns from accounting records.
- Executed tasks promptly to achieve the department’s short-term strategic goals.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
Project Associate
NESTLE LIMITED
10.2017 - 12.2017
- MCDD (Milk collection and dairy development) Department Research Project (Cost saving through better fodder yield and water conservation) and did comparative analysis
Accounts Intern
PACKAGES LIMITED
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Follow up on Accounts Receivable and Assisted in payroll preparation and Audit daily transactions
- Assisted in Auditing inventory in the warehouse on a sample basis
Project Trainee
ACCA HEAD OFFICE
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Assisted in managing Customer Services, Education and Business Development Portfolios within confidentially to develop networks with professionals.
- Participated in maintenance of project tracking tools, verifying clear communication of inherent expectations and responsibilities.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting and Research Analysis
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
01.2016
ACCA (Part Qualified) -
SKANS SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY
01.2015
FIA (Foundation in Accountancy) -
SKANS SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY
01.2013
Skills
- Strong verbal and business communication
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Bank reconciliation
- Self-motivated and hardworking
- Strong attention to detail
- Ensuring accuracy in financial documentation
- Analytical skills for discrepancy identification
- Financial reconciliations expertise
- Collaborative and autonomous work skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Bookkeeping
- Year-end financial reconciliation
- Experienced with VLOOKUP and Pivot tables in Excel
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Proficient in Taxcalc, Moneysoft, QuickBooks, and Sage
- Participated in Xero and QuickBooks training sessions
- Data analysis
- Accurate ledger entries
- Preparation of month-end reports
Certification
- Excelling in MS Excel training
- Advanced communication skills for 21st century leaders
Timeline
Assistant Accounts Manager
DUNSTER HOUSE LIMITED
05.2022 - Current
Freelance Accountant
ENCY&LINE LIMITED
10.2020 - 04.2022
Assistant Accountant
SUPERFINANCIAL LIMITED
06.2019 - 07.2020
Project Associate
NESTLE LIMITED
10.2017 - 12.2017
Accounts Intern
PACKAGES LIMITED
01.2017 - 03.2017
Project Trainee
ACCA HEAD OFFICE
04.2016 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Accounting and Finance
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting and Research Analysis
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
ACCA (Part Qualified) -
SKANS SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY
FIA (Foundation in Accountancy) -
SKANS SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY
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