Hi, I’m
PRIYA PRASANNAN
LONGSTANTON,CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Summary
Part qualified chartered accountancy professional with extensive experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting, auditing and taxation as a business owner. Proactive and focused to achieve maximum insight from data analysis. Builds positive, productive stakeholder relationships through excellent communication.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Care Circle LtdHiston, Cambridgeshire
Financial Accountant
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Updated accounting ledgers and journals to maintain accurate data in Xero.
- Examined financial records to detect discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Processed more than 1000 invoices in a financial year using Xero.
- Formulated year-end statutory reports and gauged profits generated during the year.
- Interacted with problematic accounts, and had discussion regarding steps to be implemented to improve data capturing process.
- Examined budget to determine expenditure aligned with projected costs.
- Liaised with Backoffice of organization to supervise end to end payroll processing of over 200 staff and to optimize information services.
- Resolved problems faced by organization with the invoice factoring finance company by reconciliation of Accounts Receivable.
- Stimulated engagement meetings between clients, partners and staff in tackling compliance issues on weekly basis.
- Streamlining Staff Management by maintaining credentials in organization's app data and timely check on validity of documents.
- Interacted with problematic accounts, helping to build lasting rapport and boosting revenue opportunities.
Eazy Taxing (Self Employed)Cochin, Kerala
Sales Tax Practitioner
06.2016 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Founder of Eazy Taxing, set company culture and build cohesion between team members and coordinated office activities.
- Organized and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end accounting processes.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy and data management.
- Helped resolve disputed claims as official client representative to tax officials.
- Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimizing liabilities.
- Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate record keeping and controls and preparation of Audit Report
- Managed Sales Tax (GST) registration, monthly and annual return filing, Goods transport document preparation
- Undertaken Income tax return filing
- Preparation of Stock Report, Projected Accounts and attestation for bank loan
- Taken up Company Registration
Allbound Global Freight Private LimitedCochin, Kerala
Senior Accountant
09.2016 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Led team of 4 staff to achieve well managed accounting cycle through proactive planning and coaching.
- Analysed files and accounts for discrepancies, accurately resolving variances.
- Created and implemented procedures and best practices for bank reconciliation process.
- Prepared monthly profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports with exceptional accuracy.
- Partnered with internal auditors to prepare yearly consolidated accounts for audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
- Maintained strict confidentiality over employee data in compliance with internal organisational policies.
TaxpointCochin, Kerala
Senior Audit Assistant
07.2012 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Performed statutory accounts preparation for clients from various industries and varied firm size
- Completed accurate transactions following internal standards, industry best practices, and applicable regulations.
- Advised team of 4 to 6 members on audit strategy and planning.
- Assisted in completion of audit jobs from planning stage to finalization that is up to preparation of Audit Report.
- Increased effectiveness and efficiency of audit by completing detailed, accurate working papers.
- Created audit findings reports to support decision-making processes.
- Goods (VAT) and Service tax return filing and payment of clients
- Income tax filing of Individuals and Companies
- Handled client queries, providing response within target timeframes.
N V Sinilal CharteredThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Articled Assistant
01.2009 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
- Income Tax Returns, VAT return filling, Service Tax return filing
- Accompanied more than 20 Audit programs as Audit assistant
- Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
- Drafting of nearly 100 Audit Reports
- Attending Stock Audit of retail outlets
- Drafting replies for Tax notices and orders issued to clients Attending Tax Cases along with the Principal
Shenoy & Shenoy Chartered AccountantsCochin, Kerala
Articled Assistant
12.2008 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Maintaining book of accounts of various clients.
- Preparation of Income Tax Returns, VAT return filing, Service Tax return filing.
- Being part of Audit programs as Audit Assistant
- Drafting almost 50 Audit Reports.
- Taking part in Stock Audits
- Drafting replies for Tax notices and orders issued to clients.
- Attending Tax cases with the Principal
Education
Aston University, Birmingham
MSc from International Accounting and Finance
09.2022 - 09.2023
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, India
Intermediate from Chartered Accountancy
04.2001 - 11.2019
MG University, India
B Com from Taxation
2014
Skills
- Intermediate skills in MS office
- Practical experience in Xero
- Financial statement auditing
- Account reconciliation expert
- Audit reporting
- Business Partnering to support clients' needs
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- People Management and Team Building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Acquiring clients
- Project Management
- Confident communicator
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Financial Accountant
Care Circle Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Aston University
MSc from International Accounting and Finance
09.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Accountant
Allbound Global Freight Private Limited
09.2016 - 03.2021
Sales Tax Practitioner
Eazy Taxing (Self Employed)
06.2016 - 08.2022
Senior Audit Assistant
Taxpoint
07.2012 - 03.2015
Articled Assistant
N V Sinilal Chartered
01.2009 - 06.2012
Articled Assistant
Shenoy & Shenoy Chartered Accountants
12.2008 - 12.2009
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Intermediate from Chartered Accountancy
04.2001 - 11.2019
MG University
B Com from Taxation
03.2014
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