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Paulette Scott

Norbury,London

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with extensive knowledge of HMRC regulations and tax legislation, specialising in tax return preparation and VAT compliance. Demonstrates resilience under pressure and excels in process improvement, ensuring accurate account reconciliation and effective HMRC liaison. Committed to leveraging skills in accruals competency to drive financial accuracy and efficiency.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Tax Analyst

RELX UK Ltd
, London
01.2005 - 02.2025
  • Liaised with HMRC on behalf of company, handling any enquiries or disputes professionally and efficiently.
  • Analysed complex financial data for provision of insightful tax recommendations to management team.
  • Led successful negotiations with HMRC over disputed assessment, resulting in favourable outcome for the company.
  • Improved tax efficiency by identifying and implementing strategic tax planning initiatives.
  • Streamlined automation process for various routine tasks reducing manual intervention considerably.
  • Provided vital support during corporate restructuring to facilitate smooth transition in terms of taxation.
  • Conducted regular reviews of company's financial records to identify potential tax liabilities or credits.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.

Part Qualified Accounts Assistant

Philips Lighting
, London
10.2003 - 08.2004
  • Prepared quarterly budgets, contributing to cost efficiency.
  • Reviewed and reconciled bank statements regularly, resolving any discrepancies swiftly.
  • Coordinated internal audits periodically as part of efforts towards maintaining high standards of corporate governance.
  • Generated detailed monthly reports on revenues and expenses for better visibility into financial results.
  • Liaised with external auditors during annual audits, ensuring smooth process flow.
  • Monitored asset depreciation schedules closely, keeping them updated accurately at all times.
  • Analysed financial data to uncover and resolve discrepancies.

Accounts Assistant

A G Manly Company Ltd
, London
09.1998 - 09.2003
  • Ensured compliance with accounting standards through diligent record keeping.
  • Managed client accounts to ensure timely payments.
  • Coordinated with various departments regarding invoicing matters, resolved queries efficiently.
  • Entered financial information into corporate database for easy access and retrieval.
  • Filed tax returns accurately and on time for avoidance of penalties.
  • Processed staff expenses claims, ensured fair reimbursement practices.
  • Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
  • Completed daily and monthly bank reconciliations and noted any discrepancies.
  • Helped with preparation of management accounts and end-month duties.

Accounts Assistant

Inner City Environmental
, London
01.1997 - 08.1998
  • Processed staff expenses claims, ensured fair reimbursement practices.
  • Conducted bank reconciliations regularly to maintain accurate records.
  • Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
  • Verified invoices against purchase orders to support smooth execution of month-end processes.
  • Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.

Accounts Assistant

Associated Nursing Service
, London
04.1996 - 12.1996
  • Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
  • Verified invoices against purchase orders to support smooth execution of month-end processes.
  • Reviewed, analysed and processed overheads.
  • Kept up-to-date general ledger, balancing out transactions.

Accounts Assistant

Offmech Office Services
09.1994 - 03.1996
  • Managed client accounts to ensure timely payments.
  • Liaised with clients regarding overdue payments, facilitated swift resolution of issues.
  • Entered financial information into corporate database for easy access and retrieval.
  • Prepared Excel spreadsheets to track banking transactions and financial performance.

Mail Sorter

Royal Mail Delivery Office
, London
08.1988 - 08.1990
  • Ensured prompt delivery by efficiently sorting and categorising mail.
  • Sorted mails accurately for swift retrieval and delivery, improving productivity.
  • Identified incorrect postage rates on envelopes to ensure proper charges applied.
  • Hand-sorted letters and small parcels, placing in postal trays for distribution.

Education

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Accounting

BPP
London
09.2004 - 06.2008

Certificate and Diploma - Business Management

Hastings College
London
09.1990 - 06.1994

GCSEs -

St Elizabeth Technical High School
St Elizabeth
09.1982 - 06.1987

Skills

  • Resilience under pressure
  • Knowledge of HMRC regulations
  • Tax legislation understanding
  • VAT knowledge
  • Tax return preparation
  • Process improvement
  • Accruals competency
  • HMRC liaison
  • Account reconciliation processes

Affiliations

  • Enjoy travelling, loves music and meeting up with friends on social occasions

Timeline

Business Tax Analyst

RELX UK Ltd
01.2005 - 02.2025

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Accounting

BPP
09.2004 - 06.2008

Part Qualified Accounts Assistant

Philips Lighting
10.2003 - 08.2004

Accounts Assistant

A G Manly Company Ltd
09.1998 - 09.2003

Accounts Assistant

Inner City Environmental
01.1997 - 08.1998

Accounts Assistant

Associated Nursing Service
04.1996 - 12.1996

Accounts Assistant

Offmech Office Services
09.1994 - 03.1996

Certificate and Diploma - Business Management

Hastings College
09.1990 - 06.1994

Mail Sorter

Royal Mail Delivery Office
08.1988 - 08.1990

GCSEs -

St Elizabeth Technical High School
09.1982 - 06.1987

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