Oyinkansola Popoola
London
Summary
Organised and detail-oriented Accounting and Finance graduate (First-Class Honours)currently studying towards the ACCA qualification, with hands-on experience in supporting finance teams across accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and month-end reporting. Proven track record of improving processing efficiency, reducing errors, and maintaining accurate financial records using Sage, Xero, and Excel. Strong knowledge of VAT coding and expense management. Keen to contribute to a fast-paced finance team in an Accounts or Finance Assistant role and build a long-term career in financial operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Accounts assistant
Sprintcue Ltd
London
07.2024 - Current
- Accurately processed supplier invoices, ensured correct VAT coding, and performed supplier statement reconciliations, resulting in a 15% reduction in invoice discrepancies.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliation, and aged balance reviews.
- Conducted daily bank reconciliations and coordinated with team members to ensure timely receipt uploads and payment tracking.
- Posted accruals, prepayments, and journal entries through Sage, supporting an on-time and clean month-end process.
Accounts assistant
Lomo Ltd
London
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted in preparing monthly management accounts by posting journals, accruals, and prepayments directly through Sage, supporting efficient month-end close.
- Reduced invoice processing time by 30% by implementing Xero automation, contributing to faster supplier payments and stronger vendor relationships.
- Processed staff expense claims and ensured accurate cost allocations to appropriate budgets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance with Foundation Programme
University of East London
09.2021 - 06.2025
Skills
- Finance Systems: Sage, Xero, Dext, Google Workspace
- Finance Operations: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations, VAT Returns, Prepayments
- Reporting & Analysis: Financial Modelling, Financial Reporting, Intercompany Reconciliations
- Technical: Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP), VAT Returns, PowerPoint
- Core Competencies: Time Management, Communication, Stakeholder Liaison, Problem Solving, Team collaboration, Attention to Detail
Certification
- ACCA Qualification - Currently Studying
- Xero Accounting Software (2023)
- Sage Business Cloud Accounting Software (2023)
- Excel Essential Training (2023)
Accomplishments
CIMA Award for the Best Performance in Advanced Financial Reporting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts assistant
Sprintcue Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Accounts assistant
Lomo Ltd
08.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance with Foundation Programme
University of East London
09.2021 - 06.2025
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