Rajan Jagdish MAAT
Leicester,England
Summary
A driven and detail-oriented Accounting and Finance graduate, as well as an AAT Licensed Bookkeeper, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality training to apprentices at AAT, ACCA, and CIMA levels through my role at EMA Training Ltd. Having passed all ACCA exams on the first attempt, I bring both strong technical knowledge and a commitment to excellence. Throughout my career, I've consistently taken initiative, supported team success, and contributed meaningfully to organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
AAT Trainer
EMA Training Ltd
Derby, England
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Delivering sessions to and inspiring apprenticeship learners studying AAT, CIMA or ACCA.
- Delivered strong results with majority of learners passing with distinctions (more than 75%).
- Supporting learners with additional needs such as ADHD, Dyslexia or other learning disabilities.
Assistant Accountant
Coventry University
Coventry, England
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Performing project accounting for research and consultancy projects of various sizes.
- Working closely with Project Investigator (PI) to help them manage their projects from the financial side.
- Line managing and supporting colleagues within research finance to ensure we work to our maximum potential.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Browne Jacobson LLP
Nottingham, England
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Checking and processing of purchase invoices and uploading them to Aderant software.
- Performing BACS payment runs on client disbursements invoices on a regular basis.
- Reconciling counsel fee notes before disbursements can be added to the software.
- Resolving queries from suppliers and internal stakeholders. I was one of the key employees who my manager leans on for queries or support.
- Came up with ideas and plans and implemented them with after consulting with my manager to improve efficiency in the process.
Trainee Accountant
Gower Accountancy
Leicester
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Organised the sales and purchase invoices on Dext and published to the relevant Accounting software (Xero, Sage 50 & Quickbooks).
- Prepared the baseline accounts on Excel for sole traders and small limited companies. Also assisted with the preparation of quarterly VAT and CIS returns.
- Worked with the team on monthly and weekly payrolls processing.
- Performing bank reconciliation, supplier reconciliation and checking data against firm's activity statement with clients.
- Prepared monthly management accounts to be approved by the firm's director.
- Assisted in setting up new clients on TaxCalc, Whatsglide and performed AML checks.
Education
MSc - Accounting and Finance
University of Leeds
09.2017 - 08.2018
BA - Accounting and Finance
De Montfort University
10.2015 - 05.2017
Diploma - Accounting
South Leicestershire College
09.2012 - 12.2014
Skills
- QuickBooks Pro Advisor
- Xero Advisor Certified
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective prioritisation and organisation skills
- Ability to lead teams and junior staff
- Good business acumen
- Strong interpersonal skills
Hobbies and Interests
I maintain my fitness by getting involved in physical activities and sports in my life. I have a keen interest in personal development and I develop it through listening to podcast, watching educational content and reading books.
References
References are available on request.
Certification
QuickBooks Certification
Xero Certification
AAT Bookkeeping License
Languages
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AAT Trainer
EMA Training Ltd
08.2024 - 04.2025
Assistant Accountant
Coventry University
11.2023 - 08.2024
Accounts Payable Clerk
Browne Jacobson LLP
05.2022 - 10.2023
Trainee Accountant
Gower Accountancy
06.2021 - 01.2022
MSc - Accounting and Finance
University of Leeds
09.2017 - 08.2018
BA - Accounting and Finance
De Montfort University
10.2015 - 05.2017
Diploma - Accounting
South Leicestershire College
09.2012 - 12.2014
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