Karanveer Sanghera
Walsall
Summary
I am an Analytical, confident, and results‑driven finance professional with experience across practice management, taxation, and transactional finance. Skilled in managing diverse client portfolios, completing Self‑Assessments, VAT (MTD), payroll, year‑end work, and Companies House submissions. Technically strong in Sage 50, Sage Business Cloud, Excel, and WebFiling. Brings solid AR/AP, invoicing, daily bank reconciliation, petty cash management and credit control experience, with a track record of delivering accurate work in fast‑paced environments and supporting efficient financial operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accounts assistant
Salhan Accountants
Birmingham, West Midlands
2024.04 - Current
- Managed end‑to‑end client payroll, ensuring accurate deductions, pension compliance, and timely HMRC RTI submissions.
- Supported the creation of in‑house AI tools by preparing and training datasets, ensuring the model’s performance aligned with business needs.
- Handled company formations and ongoing statutory filings, including Confirmation Statements to Companies House.
- Prepared and submitted Self‑Assessment tax returns and VAT returns in line with UK legislation.
- Calculated final settlements and processed contract terminations, including arrears recovery.
- Generated invoices via Sage and carried out proactive credit control to recover overdue payments with success in reducing outstanding payments.
- Lead weekly briefing sessions with company directors, providing clear updates on ongoing workstreams, key issues, and operational progress.
- Oversaw full accounts payable processes, including supplier invoice checks, reconciliations, and ledger management.
- Supported business growth through outbound sales calls, lead qualification, and client conversion.
- Performed year‑end account preparation, daily bank reconciliations, and petty cash management.
- Delivered strong customer service, handling inbound enquiries and processing secure client payments.
- Managed client accounts to ensure timely payments.
Operations assistant
Bentley Fish and Chips
, West Midlands
2023.09 - 2024.03
- Managed daily cash counting, reconciliation, and financial tracking to maintain accurate cash flow records.
- Performed bookkeeping duties, including ledger updates, expense logging, and preparing financial summaries for management.
- Assisted with account preparation, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to support business decision‑making.
- Monitored stock levels and supplier payments, helping maintain smooth operational cash flow.
- Supported the family business with general administrative tasks and customer service, demonstrating reliability and strong organisational skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
Coventry University
Coventry 2020.09 - 2023.07
GCSEs - Maths and English
Joseph Leckie Academy
Walsall 2013.09 - 2018.08
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Accounts management
- Payroll management
- Tax Compliance – Competent in preparing Self‑Assessment returns and VAT submissions in line with UK legislation
- Bank Reconciliations – Accurate daily reconciliation and cash‑flow tracking with strong attention to detail
- Company Secretarial Administration – Knowledgeable in company formations and filing statutory documents with Companies House
- Financial Modelling
- Financial forecasting
- Customer service
- Accounts Payable & Receivable (Credit Control)
- Microsoft Packages such as Excel, Word & PowerPoint
- Accounting Software such as SAGE 50
Languages
English
Native
Punjabi
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts assistant
Salhan Accountants
2024.04 - Current
Operations assistant
Bentley Fish and Chips
2023.09 - 2024.03
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
Coventry University
2020.09 - 2023.07
GCSEs - Maths and English
Joseph Leckie Academy
2013.09 - 2018.08