S. RUKSHANA
Tonbridge
Summary
Results-driven Accountant with over 15 years of progressive experience across the UK and UAE, specializing in management reporting, VAT compliance, and financial process improvement. Adept at preparing statutory returns, conducting reconciliations, and leading audits to ensure compliance and efficiency. I am skilled in leveraging ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Xero) and analytics tools (Power BI, Excel Advanced) to enhance accuracy and automate workflows.
Following my redundancy in December 2024, I took a brief personal sabbatical. Since July this year, I have been operating as a freelance bookkeeping and accounting consultant, delivering cash flow management and other financial solutions to a portfolio of local and international clients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Management Accountant
Clece Care Services
Kent
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed month-end close including prepayments, accruals, and payroll journals.
- Conducted detailed balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring full audit traceability.
- Prepared and reviewed monthly management accounts with the Regional Director, improving reporting timelines by 20%.
- Supported external and internal audit processes; implemented documentation controls that increased audit efficiency by 30%.
- Led VAT submissions and compliance reporting under HMRC standards.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes, reducing discrepancies by 25%.
Senior Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract)
NIOS Data
Remote
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw daily cash management, payroll processing, and reconciliation of ledgers.
- Prepared quarterly tax returns and collaborated with auditors to ensure compliance accuracy.
- Investigated discrepancies and implemented corrective controls under tight deadlines.
- Enhanced budgeting accuracy by improving expense management procedures.
Senior Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract)
Azran Hawkins
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Reviewed financial statements and supervised junior accountants, ensuring data accuracy.
- Managed reconciliations and expense tracking through QuickBooks.
- Cleaned and standardized legacy accounts for improved financial reporting integrity.
AR Associate (Credit Control)
FKA Brands
Kent
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Monitored customer credit (including Amazon accounts) and resolved overdue balances.
- Implemented collection strategies recovering over £100k in outstanding invoices.
- Strengthened AR procedures and optimized payment term analysis.
Finance Administrator
NHP Products UK Ltd
Kent
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Produced management accounts, VAT returns, and year-end financial statements.
- Oversaw bookkeeping, intercompany reconciliations, and cash flow reporting.
- Supported the Finance Manager in quarterly reporting, Intrastat, and EC Sales compliance.
- Automated manual accounting processes, reducing processing time by 20%.
Accounts Administrator
S R Enterprises
London
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Coordinated financial and office operations ensuring compliance with policies.
- Supported budgeting and management reporting for upper management.
Accountant
Aneeka Gems London Ltd
London
09.2011 - 12.2012
Junior Accountant
Schlumberger
04.2010 - 12.2010
Accounts Assistant
Metito Overseas Ltd
11.2009 - 04.2010
Education
CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) -
BSc - Accounting & Finance
London School of Economics and Political Science
Diploma - Economics
London School of Economics and Political Science
Skills
- Financial & Management Accounting
- Tax & VAT Reporting (UK)
- Audit Coordination & Compliance
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Process Automation & ERP Systems
- ERP & Accounting Tools: SAP, Oracle Peoplesoft, QuickBooks, Xero
- Analytics & Reporting: Power BI, Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Financial Modelling, Workflow Automation
Accomplishments
- Increased audit efficiency by 30% through improved process controls and documentation.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by 25% via structured reconciliation processes.
- Successfully recovered £100k in overdue receivables through proactive credit management.
- Automated manual reporting tasks, improving monthly close efficiency by 20%.
Languages
English – Proficient
Hindi – Proficient
Tamil – Native
Additional information
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Available for immediate start
Timeline
Management Accountant
Clece Care Services
07.2023 - 12.2024
Senior Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract)
NIOS Data
07.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract)
Azran Hawkins
11.2021 - 03.2022
AR Associate (Credit Control)
FKA Brands
04.2021 - 07.2021
Finance Administrator
NHP Products UK Ltd
08.2017 - 03.2021
Accounts Administrator
S R Enterprises
10.2015 - 01.2017
Accountant
Aneeka Gems London Ltd
09.2011 - 12.2012
Junior Accountant
Schlumberger
04.2010 - 12.2010
Accounts Assistant
Metito Overseas Ltd
11.2009 - 04.2010
BSc - Accounting & Finance
London School of Economics and Political Science
Diploma - Economics
London School of Economics and Political Science