Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
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Ijaz Muhammed

Ashton-Under-Lyne,United Kingdom

Summary

Highly skilled accounting professional with extensive expertise in bookkeeping, VAT returns, bank reconciliation, purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll processing, month-end reports, and journal entries. Proficient in software such as Sage 50 Accounts, Xero, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, BrightPay and Microsoft Word. Dedicated to delivering accurate financial management and reporting to support business objectives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Trainee Assistant Accountant

EVEREST ACCOUNTANT
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Processed sales invoices, credit notes, and customer statements using Sage Line 50 and Excel.
  • Managed allocation of sales receipts against customer accounts to ensure accuracy.
  • Handled purchase invoices and supplier statement reconciliations, resolving invoice queries.
  • Conducted bank transactions and performed bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
  • Prepared and submitted VAT returns to HMRC under various VAT schemes.
  • Assisted in year-end adjustments and preparation of financial statements with senior accountant.
  • Compiled monthly and quarterly management accounts for performance analysis.

Processed payroll for various clients, generating payslips and required tax forms.

  • Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities to meet deadlines consistently.
  • Collaborated closely with finance team on year-end tax preparation tasks, ensuring accurate reporting for tax purposes.

Accounts and audit intern

Pheonix Accounting Solutions
, India
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Executed comprehensive financial tasks, including bookkeeping and ledger balancing.
  • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase ledger, and sales ledger efficiently.
  • Conducted thorough auditing and verification of financial statements for accuracy.
  • Prepared bank letters to maintain clear communication and documentation.
  • Performed bank reconciliation processes to ensure consistency between records and statements.
  • Forecasted financial statements to support strategic decision-making initiatives.
  • Developed and monitored financial plans through effective budgeting practices.
  • Assumed roles of Accounts Assistant and Internal Auditor, demonstrating versatility.

Accounts Assistant

Webber Associates
, India
07.2018 - 01.2022
  • Ensured timely completion of monthly closings through diligent task management.
  • Conducted regular bank reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Enhanced financial data accuracy via comprehensive checks and balances.
  • Reduced payroll processing errors through meticulous data review.
  • Assisted in budget preparation, effectively controlling expenditure.
  • Supported senior accountant in audit preparation activities.
  • Managed petty cash transactions, ensuring security of company resources.
  • Inputted sales, purchase, and cash transactions into financial systems.

Education

Master's - International Finance

University of Chester
Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester
09.2022 - 03.2024

Master's - Commerce (Accounting & Finance)

SadanamKumaran College, University of Calicut
INDIA
06.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor's - Commerce (Accounting & Finance)

AMC Group of Institutes, UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
INDIA
06.2015 - 03.2018

Skills

Software Proficiency

Sage 50 Accounts

Xero

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

BrightPay

Microsoft Word




Accounting Expertise

Bookkeeping

VAT Returns

Bank Reconciliation

Purchase and Sales Ledger

Payroll Processing

Month End Reports



Accomplishments

ELECTED AS CHAIRMAN FOR THE STUDENTS UNION

Timeline

Trainee Assistant Accountant

EVEREST ACCOUNTANT
08.2024 - 05.2025

Master's - International Finance

University of Chester
09.2022 - 03.2024

Accounts and audit intern

Pheonix Accounting Solutions
02.2021 - 07.2022

Accounts Assistant

Webber Associates
07.2018 - 01.2022

Master's - Commerce (Accounting & Finance)

SadanamKumaran College, University of Calicut
06.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor's - Commerce (Accounting & Finance)

AMC Group of Institutes, UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
06.2015 - 03.2018
Ijaz Muhammed