POOJA MANOJKUMAR
Wembley
Summary
Detail-oriented Finance Assistant and ACCA student with over a year of experience in bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. Skilled in managing purchase and sales ledgers, VAT reconciliations, and processing payment runs using accounting software like Xero, Oracle, QuickBooks, and Sage. Proficient in supporting month-end and year-end financial activities, with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Motivated and organized, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance Assistance
Clerkenwell Films
London
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate and complete financial records using Xero and Basecone, ensuring timely data entry and consistency across all accounts.
- Performed weekly bank reconciliations and managed VAT returns for seven production companies, ensuring full compliance and timely HMRC submissions.
- Raised and processed sales invoices, reconciled credit card and petty cash (Equals card) transactions, and supported improvements to invoicing workflows.
- Assisted the Financial Controller with month-end close, year-end audit preparation, and internal/external reporting, including BBC Studios’ sustainability reporting requirements.
- Provided on-site accounts support during TV productions, managed the accounts inbox, and resolved financial queries through collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Finance Assistant (Temp)
Layered Reality
London, Greater London
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted with month-end reporting by performing daily bank reconciliations and postings.
- Managed purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring all invoices were correctly recorded and matched to purchase orders.
- Processed over 50 invoices per day in QuickBooks with correct VAT treatment.
- Conducted monthly debit/credit card reconciliations and audited employee expenses, ensuring they matched receipts and monthly statements.
- Assisted in forecasting cash flow and supported payment runs, including managing supplier communications.
- Supported year-end audit preparation by reconciling accounts and assisting the Finance Controller.
Finance Assistant
Entertainment Partners
London, Greater London
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed 4 corporate bank accounts and performed reconciliations on 5 accounts to support accurate and timely month-end reporting.
- Assisted with month-end reconciliations and financial close activities, including weekly intercompany invoice processing and recharges.
- Maintained AR and AP ledgers in Oracle, raised sales and purchase invoices, and ensured distribution and query resolution in line with payment deadlines.
- Processed weekly payment runs across multiple currencies (GBP, USD, EUR, AUD), ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Conducted internal expense audits by validating claims and verifying timely submission of supporting receipts. Maintained AP ledger, processing purchase invoices in Oracle.
Accounts Assistant (Temp)
Gill & Company
London
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained and reconciled the nominal and subsidiary ledgers.
- Performed bank reconciliations, processed payments, and prepared management accounts.
- Supported year-end audit processes by preparing financial statements and reconciling credit card and expense accounts.
Accounts Assistant (Temp)
Head Montessori
Canary Wharf, London
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed sales and purchase ledger, processed refunds, and completed bank reconciliations.
- Prepared financial reports and assisted in VAT reconciliations.
- Worked closely with the team to meet month-end deadlines and support the annual accounting processes.
Education
Accounting
KBM Training And Recruiting
03.2023 -
Accounting
Kaplan
Islington 06.2025 -
AAT Level 2 - 3 - Accounting
Uxbridge College
London 09.2019 - 07.2021
GCSEs - High-school
Alperton Community School
London 09.2013 - 08.2019
Skills
- Month-End and Year-End Reporting
- Year-End Audits
- Purchase and Sales Ledger Maintenance
- Bank and VAT Reconciliations
- Payment Runs and Expense Audits
- Credit Control
- AR & AP
- VAT Returns & CIS Returns
- Accounting Software: Xero, Oracle, QuickBooks, Sage 50 & 300
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Multilingual: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu
Websites
Timeline
Accounting
Kaplan
06.2025 -
Finance Assistance
Clerkenwell Films
11.2024 - Current
Finance Assistant (Temp)
Layered Reality
08.2024 - 09.2024
Finance Assistant
Entertainment Partners
07.2023 - 07.2024
Accounts Assistant (Temp)
Gill & Company
04.2023 - 06.2024
Accounting
KBM Training And Recruiting
03.2023 -
Accounts Assistant (Temp)
Head Montessori
11.2022 - 03.2023
AAT Level 2 - 3 - Accounting
Uxbridge College
09.2019 - 07.2021
GCSEs - High-school
Alperton Community School
09.2013 - 08.2019
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