Detail-oriented and results-driven Accountant with 4 years of experience in financial reporting, bookkeeping, VAT preparation & return, and compliance. Proficient in managing accounts payable/receivable, preparing financial statements, and reconciling balance sheets. Skilled in using accounting software such as QuickBooks and Sage, with a strong understanding of UK GAAP, IFRS, and HMRC regulations. Adept at analyzing financial data, optimizing cost efficiency, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. A proactive professional with excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to financial accuracy and integrity .
Role & Responsibility -:
• Financial Reporting & Analysis :- Prepare and analyze financial reports to assess business performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable:- Manage outgoing payments to suppliers and incoming payments from customers to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Bank & Ledger Reconciliation:- Match bank transactions with the ledger to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• VAT Compliance & Returns:- Ensure proper VAT calculations and timely submission of VAT returns to meet regulatory requirements.
• Sales & Purchase Invoice Booking:- Record sales and purchase invoices accurately in the accounting system for proper financial tracking.
• Petty Cash Management:- Oversee small cash transactions, maintaining records and ensuring funds are replenished as needed.
• Credit Cards Reconciliation:- Reconcile company credit card transactions with statements to ensure proper recording of expenses.
• Familiar with Finance Software (XERO, SAGE, QUICKBOOKS):- Use accounting software to automate financial processes, including invoicing and reporting.
• Financial Statement Preparation:- Compile and prepare formal financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Scrutiny over Credit Control for Customers:- Monitor and manage customer credit to ensure timely payments and reduce bad debt.
• Good Proficiency in Bookkeeping:- Maintain accurate records of financial transactions for smooth reporting and compliance.
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros):- Use advanced Excel features for financial analysis and report generation.
• Meeting with Clients & Teams:- Collaborate with teams to resolve financial issues and optimize budgeting.
• Preparing Time Management & Expense Sheets:- Track time and expenses to ensure efficient resource allocation and stay within budget.
Technical Skills -:
Power BI
Data Visualization: Create interactive dashboards and reports with charts like bar, line, and pie charts to track financial data (eg, revenue, expenses)
Data Modeling: Use Power Query to clean financial data and establish relationships between tables (eg, sales and expenses)
KPIs & Reporting: Design financial reports with key metrics (profit & loss, balance sheet) and track performance
Forecasting: Use time-based functions to forecast financial trends and analyze scenarios (eg, "what-if" analysis)
Data Integration: Connect Power BI to multiple data sources (ERP systems, accounting software) for up-to-date reporting
SQL
Data Extraction: Write queries to extract financial data from databases (eg, transactions, invoices)
Aggregation & Grouping: Use functions like SUM() and GROUP BY to analyze total revenue or expenses by categories (eg, product, region)
Data Transformation: Clean and format data (eg, handle NULL values) and use CASE statements for categorizing data
Financial Reporting: Create SQL queries for reports such as Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets
Trend Analysis: Analyze trends in financial data over time, such as revenue growth or cash flow