MUSTAFA AL BURAYHE
Hayes
Summary
I am an ACCA and AAT qualified professional with over 9 years of experience in finance and accounting roles across multiple organisations. I have extensive expertise in both management and financial accounting, including month-end processes, payroll management, financial reporting, and audit support. Not only that, but I excel in utilising various accounting software and have a proven track record of implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency. As a focused and hard-working individual, I am committed to continuous professional development and am eager to contribute my skills and experience to your organisation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Management accountant
Record Plc
London
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Month-End Process Management: Oversaw the entire month-end process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet prior to generating board reports. Verified asset and liability accounts, maintained reconciliation schedules as required, and posted management adjustments, including bonuses, transfer pricing, and tax provisions.
- Forecasting, Budgeting & Variance Analysis: Assisted in the creation of company forecasts and budgets, monitoring them monthly through a detailed variance analysis exercise. Analysed budget-to-actuals to identify significant variances, and provided actionable insights to support informed decision-making by senior management.
- Team Leadership & Development: Supervised a team member who assisted with key tasks. Held monthly one-on-one meetings to provide guidance, monitor their progress, and support their professional development.
- Account Reconciliation: Reconciled payroll, intercompany, and tax accounts across all group entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of each account.
- Payroll Management: Managed payroll processing, accurately calculating salaries, benefits, and pensions, and coordinating closely with HR for any changes. Ensured timely payments to maintain employee satisfaction.
- Process Improvement: Spearheaded initiatives to identify and eliminate inefficiencies within existing processes. Led the implementation of software solutions to increase departmental efficiency, saving time and improving productivity.
- Cash Flow Forecasting: Prepared cash flow forecasts to ensure accounts were sufficiently funded for future obligations and payments.
- Audit Support: Supported audit processes by collaborating with the financial accountant to fulfill audit requests, providing accurate documentation and explanations relevant to my department.
Senior accountant
Johnsons Chartered Accountant
Ealing
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Statutory Accounts Preparation: Produced statutory accounts for various clients using Excel, MyWorkingPapers, and IRIS Accounts Production, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Management Accounts Development: Prepared detailed management accounts for select clients, including accurate month- and quarter-end journal entries. Delivered clear financial insights through effective communication with clients.
- Process Improvement Advisory: Identified inefficiencies in client bookkeeping and accounting processes, providing tailored recommendations and hands-on support for implementing improvements.
- Account Reconciliations: Performed reconciliations for payables, receivables, bank accounts, and intercompany accounts, ensuring accuracy and alignment across client records.
- Corporation Tax Returns: Prepared accurate corporation tax returns for clients using IRIS Business Tax, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with tax regulations.
- Training & Mentorship: Trained junior staff on software usage, statutory accounts preparation, and best practices for bookkeeping, fostering their professional development.
- Work Planning & Client Support: Collaborated with managers to coordinate work planning and resolve client queries, ensuring high levels of service and timely delivery of projects.
- Audit Engagement: Assisted in limited audit work, with primary responsibilities focused on accounts preparation, maintaining a 95/5 split between accounting and audit tasks.
Semi-senior accountant
MGR Weston Kay LLP
Finchley
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Management Accounts Preparation: Prepared monthly and quarterly management accounts for select clients, ensuring accuracy and delivering insightful financial reports.
- Quarterly Bookkeeping: Performed bookkeeping tasks using Xero and Sage, including sales and purchase entry, payroll processing, bank reconciliation, VAT returns, and manual adjustments for management reporting.
- Statutory Accounts Production: Developed working papers and used CCH to prepare statutory accounts in compliance with applicable standards.
- Client Portfolio Management: Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, serving as the primary contact for accounting and compliance needs, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
- VAT Compliance: Filed accurate VAT returns and statutory submissions with HMRC and Companies House, maintaining compliance with deadlines and regulations.
- Team Mentorship: Mentored junior staff on internal processes, reviewed their work for quality, and ensured readiness for managerial approval.
- Managerial Assistance: Supported managers in workload planning and fulfilling responsibilities, contributing to overall team efficiency.
Outsourcing accountant
PKF Littlejohn LLP
London
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Financial Statements Preparation: Compiled financial statements for small and large businesses using CaseWare, Excel, and K-Trinity, adhering to reporting standards.
- Transaction Processing: Processed financial transactions and prepared trial balances using Xero, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Reconciliation Work: Conducted reconciliations for payables, receivables, bank accounts, and intercompany accounts for multiple clients, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate reporting.
- VAT Returns & Management Accounts: Prepared VAT returns and monthly management accounts, delivering timely and actionable financial insights for clients.
- Managerial Support: Assisted the Outsourcing Manager in day-to-day responsibilities, ensuring smooth operation and high-quality client service.
Personal Accountant
JSA Services
Watford
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Client Portfolio Management: Managed a portfolio of 180–200 clients, ensuring timely compliance with all statutory submissions, including VAT, company accounts, and PAYE/NI, using efficient internal reporting tools.
- Payroll Setup & Processing: Established and maintained client payrolls, performed payroll calculations, and submitted EPS/FPS filings, including adjustments for childcare, pensions, and statutory payments like maternity/paternity pay.
- Tax Advisory & Planning: Provided clients with proactive tax planning advice, including company closures, capital distributions, and MVL processing, ensuring alignment with tax rules and government regulations, such as IR35.
- Process Optimisation: Maintained and updated IRIS Practice Management to streamline task allocation and team workflows, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Technical Support: Delivered technical guidance to limited company, umbrella, and sales teams, improving internal knowledge and client service delivery.
- Client Relationship Management: Advised clients on complex financial matters, building trust and ensuring clear communication regarding evolving tax rules, government budgets, and regulatory changes.
- Administrative Support: Assisted the office manager with various administrative tasks, including document filing and communication management, to support day-to-day operations.
Education
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
06.2019 - 01.2023
AAT -
Association of Accounting Technicians
09.2012 - 03.2015
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management: Supervised and developed teams through performance reviews, training, and support, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Month-End & Year-End Processes: Managed balance sheet verification and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions
- Accounting Software Proficiency: Proficient in Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Dext, IRIS, CaseWare, CCH, K-Trinity, and Digita
- Payroll Management: Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time payments
- Financial Reporting & Forecasting: Prepared financial statements, management accounts, and cash flow forecasts, delivering actionable insights
- Process Improvement: Led initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity through tailored software solutions
- Reconciliation Expertise: Extensive experience in reconciling payroll, intercompany, tax, and bank accounts across entities
- Audit & Compliance Support: Supported audits with documentation and adherence to financial regulations
- Bookkeeping & General Accounting: Skilled in double-entry bookkeeping, VAT returns, and transaction processing
- Microsoft Office: Advanced Excel and Word skills for financial analysis and reporting
Accomplishments
- Accelerated Month-End Process: Reduced the month-end close time by 25% by identifying inefficiencies and implementing automated reconciliation schedules.
- Enhanced Forecasting Precision: Improved the accuracy of cash flow forecasts, contributing to better funding allocation and reducing unexpected payment shortfalls.
- Process Efficiency Gains: Led a departmental initiative to implement software solutions, saving the team approximately 10 hours per month on routine tasks.
- Expense Policy Compliance: Increased adherence to the company’s expense policy by 30% through effective communication, regular monitoring, and staff training.
- Team Leadership Success: Supported the professional development of a direct report, enabling them to take on more complex tasks and achieve an internal promotion
- Streamlined Reporting: Reduced the time required for statutory account preparation by 15% by optimizing workflows in IRIS Accounts Production and Excel.
- Client Retention & Satisfaction: Strengthened client relationships by identifying and implementing process improvements, leading to an increase in positive client feedback.
- Team Development: Successfully trained junior staff, who subsequently improved their efficiency by 30%, contributing to faster project turnaround times.
- Tax Optimization: Advised clients on corporation tax strategies, saving them an average of 10% in tax liabilities through accurate and timely filings.
- Regulatory Adaptation: Proactively updated processes to align with regulatory changes, such as IR35, minimizing disruptions for affected clients.
Languages
Arabic
Advanced
English
Fluent
Timeline
Management accountant
Record Plc
05.2023 - 11.2024
Senior accountant
Johnsons Chartered Accountant
02.2022 - 05.2023
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
06.2019 - 01.2023
Semi-senior accountant
MGR Weston Kay LLP
06.2019 - 02.2022
Outsourcing accountant
PKF Littlejohn LLP
09.2018 - 05.2019
Personal Accountant
JSA Services
07.2015 - 08.2018
AAT -
Association of Accounting Technicians
09.2012 - 03.2015
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