Muhammad Tayyab
Manchester,United Kingdom
Summary
Detail-oriented finance professional with extensive expertise in accounts reconciliation, invoice processing, and credit control. Proficient in managing accounts payable and receivable, with advanced skills in Microsoft Dynamics Navision and ERP software. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and excels in data processing, month-end reporting, and turnover report analysis. Adept at using advanced MS Excel functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP for effective financial forecasting and budgeting. Committed to enhancing team collaboration while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Accountant
The Fragrance Shop Head office
2025.06 - 2026.07
- Performed daily journal posting and reconciliation for 200+ stores, processing cash, credit card, and AMEX transactions using Microsoft Dynamics Navision / Business Central, internal ERP systems, and advanced Excel.
- Generated aged debtor and discrepancy reports with detailed commentary, strengthening credit control and accelerating resolution of outstanding balances.
- Posted year-end journals and correction journals, ensuring accurate financial adjustments and full compliance with accounting standards.
- Supported audits by providing complete transaction trails for cash and credit sales, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and timely completion.
- Completed month-end bank reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth period-end closure.
- Prepared and submitted daily banking compliance reports, meeting internal controls and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored store expenses and reduced discrepancies through proactive auditing and continuous process improvements.
- Managed store banking operations and documentation, liaising with Pivotal and banking partners for account setups and resolving cash-related issues.
- Opened and configured new store cost codes in Business Central, ensuring correct financial mapping, posting groups, and operational readiness for new store launches.
- Responded promptly to store finance queries, providing clear guidance on transactions, compliance, and operational matters.
- Produced weekly chargeback performance and trend reports, delivering insights that supported loss-prevention strategies.
- Managed chargeback defence for stores and online transactions, preparing evidence packs for Klarna, Clearpay, Adyen, and other payment platforms.
- Coordinated with store managers and the e-commerce team to gather documentation and ensure timely, accurate responses to dispute cases.
- Supported peak-season operations during Christmas and New Year, resolving high-volume store issues to maintain smooth financial and operational performance.
- Managed weekly Regional Director compliance meetings, highlighting concerns, reviewing store performance, and driving completion of finance-related actions.
- Participated in weekly Property Team meetings for new store openings and closures, overseeing banking setup, cash processes, compliance checks, and finance readiness.
- Provided additional support to the Management Accountant team and HR team, assisting with finance-related tasks and operational requirements as needed.
Accounts Assistant
Influence Manchester
2019.07 - 2025.06
- Proficiently using Sage 50 to manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable requirements.
- Coordinating with customers to raise sales invoices, update account balances, and manage supplier accounts. Generating daily and weekly sales reports, aged debtor reports, customer and supplier statement reconciliations, creditor reports, and sales forecasts.
- Opening new customer and supplier accounts in the system. Establishing new products in the system and allocating stock to relevant products.
- Conducting bank reconciliations for GBP, Euro, and USD currency accounts.
- Managing company products in the system and maintaining invoice records.
- Handling FOB/CIF shipments and coordinating with the import and merchandising teams.
- Excel Expertise: Performing routine finance director tasks, including cost analysis reports and logistics cost reports using advanced MS Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and Data Analysis.
Payroll Training
Future Connect Accountant Manchester
2023.03 - 2023.11
- Manage the absence recording system (holidays, sickness, absence etc.)
- Processing monthly payroll and pensions for employees
- Processing P45, starter checklist and P60 information.
- Dealing with SSP, SPP and SMP, RTI submissions, Pension Schemes using Sage 50 Payroll.
- Managing payroll, PAYE, and pension requirements
Accounting & Audit Trainee
Asif Awan & CO. CMA
2016.12 - 2017.12
- Managed customer accounts using QuickBooks and MS Excel.
- Maintained routine transactions and prepared client tax returns.
- Handled client matters with tax agencies.
- Prepared company Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets with supporting financial documents.
- Prepared Annual Audit reports with supporting documents.
- Visited client offices to review daily account matters under the supervision of a senior accountant.
Education
ACCA - Partly qualified
Kaplan Manchester
Manchester, United KingdomCost Management Accountant (CMA) - Partly qualified
ICMAP
Islamabad, PKBachelor of Commerce - University level
Punjab University
Lahore, PK 2011.01 - 2013.01
Intermediate of Commerce - Equivalent to A-Levels
Federal Board
Islamabad, PK 2008.01 - 2010.01
Matriculation Science - Equivalent to GCSEs
Federal Board
Islamabad, PK 2006.01 - 2008.01
Skills
Data processing
Accounts payable / accounts receivable
Month-end reports
Analytical skills
Advance MS Excel Skills
Ledger handling
Invoice Processing
Credit Control
Time Management
Accounts Reconciliation
Bank Reconciliation in Multiple currencies
Sale Forecasting
Accounts Payable payment runs
Bookkeeping
Turnover Report Analysis
Sale ledgers
Team Collaboration
General ledger reconciliation
ERP Software
Advance Keyboard Skills
Managing Deadline
Microsoft Dynamics Navision
Pivot Table
Market Research
Sage 50, Sage Payroll
V Lookup, X Lookup
Spreadsheets
Attention to Detail
Outlook
Advance MS Excel Skills
Accounts reconciliation knowledge
Ledger handling
Invoicing experience
Accounts receivable handling
Accruals and prepayments knowledge
Excel proficiency
Budgets and forecasting
Invoice processing
References
References available on request
Extracurricular Activities
Experienced as a Safety Officer with G4S, Mitie, SGC, and ABM across airports, hotels, retail, construction, and corporate sites, including serving at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022. Represented ICMAP as a Brand Ambassador at major national education expos. Supported event operations for Asia Fashion Weekend and organised the Pakistan Art & Craft Exhibition in Islamabad. Worked as an official event photographer for STARTUP EXPO 2016 and The Wall of Kindness 2016.
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
The Fragrance Shop Head office
2025.06 - 2026.07
Payroll Training
Future Connect Accountant Manchester
2023.03 - 2023.11
Accounts Assistant
Influence Manchester
2019.07 - 2025.06
Accounting & Audit Trainee
Asif Awan & CO. CMA
2016.12 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Commerce - University level
Punjab University
2011.01 - 2013.01
Intermediate of Commerce - Equivalent to A-Levels
Federal Board
2008.01 - 2010.01
Matriculation Science - Equivalent to GCSEs
Federal Board
2006.01 - 2008.01
Cost Management Accountant (CMA) - Partly qualified
ICMAP
ACCA - Partly qualified
Kaplan Manchester