HUDA SHADAB
London
Summary
Accounting professional with 5+ years in accounting, adept in QuickBooks, SAGE, Xero, and Access. Delivers precise bookkeeping and payroll services, manages VAT and year-end filings, and oversees corporation tax submissions. Demonstrated success in reconciling complex bank balances and preparing detailed management reports. Committed to driving process improvements and establishing robust financial controls in dynamic environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts and Payroll Administrator
Michael Leong and Company Ltd
06.2023 - Current
- Managed comprehensive bookkeeping for diverse client portfolios, ensuring accurate ledgers and reconciliations for reliable financial reporting.
- Prepared and submitted quarterly VAT returns to maintain compliance with tax regulations.
- Compiled year-end accounts and corporation tax returns, establishing accurate tax positions and fulfilling filing requirements.
- Processed monthly payroll for 40 clients with 200 employees using SAGE 50 and QuickBooks, ensuring precise PAYE and NIC calculations.
- Issued P45, P60, and P11D forms to maintain payroll compliance and processed statutory employee payments.
- Submitted pension contributions to Nest, Standard Life, and Smart Pension, ensuring timely remittances to providers.
- Assisted senior staff with self-assessment filings to guarantee accurate personal tax submissions.
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
PSB Accountants Ltd (Based at EL&N Café)
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Ensured accurate posting of purchase and sales invoices, supporting month-end closing processes.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable to achieve timely invoice settlements and optimize cash flow.
- Reconciled bank statements and monitored daily receipts and payments in GBP, EUR, USD, and AED.
- Coordinated weekly payment runs to streamline financial operations and enhance efficiency.
- Issued monthly royalties and brand development invoices to franchise partners for prompt collections.
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees using Access and Sage 50 Payroll, ensuring compliance with HMRC and pensions.
JUNIOIR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Find Digs Ltd
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Ensured compliance and accuracy in tax reporting through assistance with quarterly VAT returns for student accommodation portfolios.
- Processed monthly payroll for over 100 staff, maintaining accurate records and timely payments.
- Generated invoices for student grants, accommodation fees, and commission claims to improve revenue collection.
- Monitored petty cash transactions and maintained accurate records to adhere to financial policies.
EXTERNAL AUDIT INTERN
Ernst & Young
08.2014 - 09.2014
- Conducted external audit procedures for Pakistan Petroleum Limited funds, completing substantive tests on cash, bank, investments, and net asset changes with documented findings.
- Prepared and executed detailed audit programs and working papers, maintaining regular stakeholder communication to ensure on-time audit delivery.
- Presented audit results and responded to senior leadership queries, clarifying findings and supporting decisions with evidence-based explanations.
Education
BSC - ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
London School of Economics and Political Sciences
MSC - INVESTMENT & FINANCE
Queen Mary University London
ACCA - Part Qualified
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Skills
- Accounting software expertise: SAGE Accounts Production, SAGE 50, Quickbooks, Xero
- Payroll management
- Reconciliation skills
- Financial analysis
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Urdu
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Accounts and Payroll Administrator
Michael Leong and Company Ltd
06.2023 - Current
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
PSB Accountants Ltd (Based at EL&N Café)
10.2020 - 05.2023
JUNIOIR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Find Digs Ltd
10.2018 - 09.2020
EXTERNAL AUDIT INTERN
Ernst & Young
08.2014 - 09.2014
BSC - ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
London School of Economics and Political Sciences
MSC - INVESTMENT & FINANCE
Queen Mary University London
ACCA - Part Qualified
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants