MUHAMMAD USMAN ASLAM
London
Summary
Reliable and motivated Bookkeeper and Payroll Trainee with practical experience in managing everyday accounting tasks. Proficient in Sage 50 and Xero for tracking transactions, updating ledgers, and ensuring accurate financial records. Comfortable working with financial reports, expense management, and applying basic accounting principles. Skilled in using Excel to organize, analyse, and present financial data in a clear format. Known for a strong attention to detail, a dependable work ethic, and a positive approach to continuous learning in the finance sector.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bookkeeping and Payroll Trainee
Future Connect Accountants
05.2024 - Current
- Accurately processed weekly payroll using Sage 50 Payroll, incorporating bonuses, commissions, and statutory deductions.
- Ensured compliance by submitting RTI, PAYE, NI, SSP, SPP, and SMP on time and in line with HMRC regulations.
- Maintained detailed payroll records to support audits and reduce the risk of processing errors.
- Monitored employee holidays, absences, and sick leave to calculate accurate pay and entitlements.
- Handled statutory payroll documentation, including P45s, P60s, and starter checklists, ensuring timely and correct submissions.
- Recorded day-to-day financial transactions including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments using accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks).
- Supported month-end and year-end close by organising ledgers, verifying balances, and preparing trial balances.
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations to confirm the accuracy of payroll-related transactions in the accounting system.
- Chartered Accountant Firm
Sortation Associate
Amazon Logistics
Enfield
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Handled high-volume order processing and shipment with speed and accuracy.
- Maintained a safe and organised work environment following Amazon's safety standards.
- Reduced product damage by ensuring proper handling and storage of items.
- Operated conveyor systems to transport packages efficiently across warehouse zones.
Sortation Associate (Yard Marshal Duties)
Amazon Logistics
Thurrock
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Oversaw yard operations, including docking and undocking of lorries and coordinating with drivers.
- Managed site traffic flow, ensuring safety and preventing congestion or accidents.
- Coordinated and supported Amazon Flex drivers during dispatch and arrival.
- Conducted daily Vehicle Safety Audits (VSAs) to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Identified and mitigated potential hazards within the yard area.
- Directed on-site vehicle movement to safeguard public, staff, and assets.
Poultry and Butchers
IMS of Smithfield
London
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Cut and prepare various meats for retail display.
- Operate meat processing equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and tools.
- Monitor inventory levels and restock supplies as needed.
- Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow processes.
Wholesale Butchers
W A Lidgate Ltd
London
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared a variety of meats using traditional butchering techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the work area to ensure safety.
- Assisted customers with selecting cuts of meat and provided cooking advice.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas to maintain health standards.
- Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale.
- Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
ERP Officer
Akhuwat Islamic Microfinance
Lahore
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Defined and enforced organizational policies, rules, and system protocols.
- Provided technical support to ERP users by troubleshooting and resolving system issues.
- Ensured secure handling and storage of sensitive data to prevent unauthorized access.
- Extracted, cleaned, and analyzed ERP system data to support reporting and decision-making.
- Prepared reports, charts, and presentation materials to aid strategic planning.
Education
ACCA - Applied Skills Level
B.A. Hons - Accounting And Finance
University Of Hertfordshire
Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Bank Reconciliations
- Ledgers Maintenance
- Making Tax Digital
- Pay Elements & Company Reports
- Statutory Payments
- Generating Pay slips
- Setting up Starters & Leavers
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Table
- Sage 50 Accounts
- Xero
- Sage Payroll
- Aged Debtor & Creditor analysis
- VAT Returns
- Payroll Administration
- Month End Procedure
- Excellent Communication
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability and Problem-solving
- Time Management
- Confidentiality
- Meet Deadlines
- Client Relationship
- Prioritization
- Administrative Task
Certification
SAP ERP (FICO), Excellence Delivered Pvt Ltd, Lahore, Pakistan, 09/01/20, 03/31/21
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Sortation Associate
Amazon Logistics
06.2024 - 12.2024
Bookkeeping and Payroll Trainee
Future Connect Accountants
05.2024 - Current
Poultry and Butchers
IMS of Smithfield
07.2023 - 09.2023
Wholesale Butchers
W A Lidgate Ltd
05.2023 - 07.2023
Sortation Associate (Yard Marshal Duties)
Amazon Logistics
11.2022 - 11.2023
ERP Officer
Akhuwat Islamic Microfinance
07.2021 - 07.2022
ACCA - Applied Skills Level
B.A. Hons - Accounting And Finance
University Of Hertfordshire