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Meera Chudasama

Harrow

Summary

A confident, multi-skilled & capable assistant accountant with excellent knowledge of finance and account procedures. Able to problem solve and provide financial information in all areas of the business. Currently working at Fin-House. In Waterloo for 1+ years. Now looking for a new & challenging accountancy position, one which will make the best use of my existing skills and experience & also further my development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Accounts payable

Hugo Boss
London
04.2024 - Current
  • Supported annual audits by preparing necessary documentation promptly.
  • Ensured prompt payment of invoices for improved supplier relations.
  • Assisted with month-end procedures to ensure timely reporting.
  • Collaborated across departments to expedite invoice approvals, ensuring timely payments.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to resolve any discrepancies in billing.
  • Enhanced compliance with company policies through diligent verification of expense claims.
  • Set up new supplier accounts with accurate payment terms and details.
  • Dealt with invoice and payments enquiries, liaising with relevant departments to provide accurate answers.

Sales Assistant

Fanatics
Wembley, Brent
06.2022 - 12.2024
  • Shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing, organised displays to engage customers.
  • Greeting 1000s of customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases worth over £100.
  • Worked energetically to maintain efficient operations during peak trading hours.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, refund guidelines and payment policies, providing reliable customer advice.
  • Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.

Finance assistant

Fin-House
London, London
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
  • Completed daily and monthly bank reconciliations and noted any discrepancies.
  • Helped with the preparation of management accounts and end-month duties.
  • Preparing weekly BACs payment runs.
  • Organised budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Reconciled balance sheet accounts every month, maintaining attention to detail to reduce errors
  • Managed personal workload to submit reports and documentation within tight time frames.
  • Prepared and submitted VAT returns ahead of deadlines.

Assistant Accountant

Uponor Ltd
Watford, Hertfordshire
07.2018 - 08.2022
  • Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
  • Trained 5/6 new employees in Finland on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
  • Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.

Sales Assistant

Dune
London, London
02.2017 - 08.2018
  • Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
  • Used product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to drive substantial profit increases.
  • Replenish and present items according to style guides for the current season.
  • Using the timesheet calculate everyone's hours on an excel sheet and work out weekly pay for all employees with any commission and send it to HR.

Education

AAT Level 4 - Accounts

Uxbridge College
London
09.2023

AAT Level 3 - Accounts

Uxbridge College
Uxbridge
05.2021

A-Levels - Business

Uxbridge College
London
07.2018

Skills

  • Advanced Bookkeeping Skills
  • Month-end reports
  • Journal entries
  • Accruals
  • CIS returns
  • Validating invoices and processing payment
  • Validating and processing staff expenses
  • Budget and forecast
  • Rebate calculation
  • Time management
  • Strong communication
  • Strong initiative & self- motivation
  • Xero proficient

Timeline

Accounts payable

Hugo Boss
04.2024 - Current

Finance assistant

Fin-House
10.2023 - 04.2024

Sales Assistant

Fanatics
06.2022 - 12.2024

Assistant Accountant

Uponor Ltd
07.2018 - 08.2022

Sales Assistant

Dune
02.2017 - 08.2018

AAT Level 4 - Accounts

Uxbridge College

AAT Level 3 - Accounts

Uxbridge College

A-Levels - Business

Uxbridge College
Meera Chudasama