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Himaja Kothapalli

Birmingham

Summary

Detail-oriented accounting professional with expertise in Microsoft Excel, Xero Accounting, and financial statements preparation. Proficient in bookkeeping and reconciliation, month-end management accounting, and fixed assets accounting. Demonstrates strong skills in team building and attention to detail, with a solid understanding of accruals and prepayments. Committed to leveraging skills in trail balance preparation to support organisational financial goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work history

Finance Associate / Accounts Assistant

Offa

Solihull, West Midlands

2025.08 - Current

Managed end-to-end accounting functions including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger maintenance
Prepared monthly management accounts, financial statements, and detailed variance analysis reports
Performed bank, supplier, and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies
Assisted in budgeting and forecasting processes, including preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
Conducted variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
Processed invoices, payments, and expense claims in compliance with company policies and controls
Supported payroll processing and coordinated with internal teams to ensure accurate employee compensation
Prepared and submitted VAT returns and assisted with other statutory and tax compliance requirements
Assisted in external and internal audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and reports
Utilised accounting software and ERP systems to maintain accurate financial records and reporting such as Xero, Dext.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and operational efficiency

Assistant Accountant

Xolun Limited

2024.01 - 2025.01

Processed high volumes of supplier and purchase invoices with accuracy.
Supported daily accounting operations including ledger updates, journal entries, and intercompany reconciliations.
Maintained purchase ledger records and carried out supplier statement reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
Assisted with preparation and execution of monthly supplier payment runs.
Contributed to VAT returns preparation and collaborated on month-end management accounts tasks.
Utilised accounting software such as Xero, Sage, Capium, and QuickBooks for financial record management.
Helped in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements to aid decision-makers.
Supported timely month-end closing procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Managed shared accounts inbox effectively.
Assisted with payroll functions as required.

Accounts assistant

Nine Advisory India

2021.02 - 2022.12

Managed bookkeeping and accounting operations for esteemed Australian companies utilising Xero to ensure meticulous financial records and foster optimal financial health.
Compiled monthly management reports and provided invaluable support in delivering captivating presentations to the board
Contributed significantly in auditing processes by developing essential schedules for statutory audit
Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
Managed client accounts to ensure timely payments.

Article Trainee

MSV Associates & Co

2017.02 - 2020.01

Performed multiple accounting tasks, including calculating depreciation according to statutory requirements, scrutinising Ledgers, debtors, and creditors confirmations, verifying Bank reconciliations and cash balances, and preparing draft financial statements
Manage filing of GST and VAT returns and associated workings as well as filing of necessary documents and returns with registrar of companies
Prepared and submitted monthly VAT returns in a timely manner, leading to avoiding any penalties and delays