Jan Kowalski
Northampton
Summary
A detail-oriented professional with expertise in accounts receivable maintenance and time management excellence, demonstrating a strong understanding of audit procedures and proficiency in Xero software. Skilled in fixed asset register maintenance, VAT return preparation, and balance sheet management, with a proven ability to perform precise data input and cash book reconciliation. Committed to ethical judgement and adept at foreign tax reporting, aiming to leverage taxation knowledge and profit and loss analysis skills towards enhancing financial operations.
Offering strong foundation in accounting principles and keen eye for numbers. Knowledgeable about financial data analysis, budgeting, and problem-solving. Ready to use and develop communication, teamwork, and organisational skills in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Accountant in the practise
Best Accountancy Practise
Northampton
2012.04 - Current
- Conducted financial audits for improved internal controls.
- Generated accurate financial reports using advanced software tools.
- Completed detailed profit and loss analysis; identified improvement areas.
- Facilitated company-wide budget meetings; achieved consensus on fiscal strategy.
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Optimised financial performance by monitoring key indicators.
- Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
- Reviewed and certified official financial statements for presentation to shareholders and governing bodies.
Education
Level 4 Diploma -
AAT
Northampton, Northamptonshire 2012.04 - 2016.06
Skills
- Accounts receivable maintenance
- Time management excellence
- Audit procedures understanding
- Xero software knowledge
- Fixed asset register maintenance
- Use of xero software
- Precision in data input
- VAT return preparation
- Taxation knowledge
- Balance sheet competency
- Cash book reconciliation
- Pension scheme administration
- Balance sheet management
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Ethical judgement
- Understands foreign tax reporting
Affiliations
- Art, music, hiking, equestrian assistant (voluntary)
Timeline
Accountant in the practise
Best Accountancy Practise
2012.04 - Current
Level 4 Diploma -
AAT
2012.04 - 2016.06