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Saffron Akbar

Waltham Abbey,United Kingdom

Summary

AAT qualified Finance Executive with over 10 years of experience across audit, management accounts and bookkeeping. Expertise in advanced accounting software including Sage Accounts Production, Sage Line 50, and Microsoft Business Central, leading to streamlined financial processes. Demonstrates commitment to data accuracy and effective problem-solving in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to collaborate across functions, enhancing team performance and achieving organisational goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Finance and Operations Executive

eQuality Solutions
Hebburn, South Tyneside
03.2018 - 05.2025
  • Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations
  • Tracked project progress and billed clients post-completion
  • Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets
  • Prepared monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Processed journals across 3 accounting software packages
  • Actively chased for timely payment of invoices, reducing aged debt for two companies within the group
  • Established and maintained good relationships with clients and consultants, becoming a key point of contact
  • Facilitated seamless communication between departments
  • Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate smooth annual audits

Finance and Admin Manager

St Michael’s C E Primary School
Wood Green, London
11.2015 - 01.2018
  • Managed the School Administrator, overseeing her work load and meeting regularly to ensure objectives were met
  • Processed purchase and sales invoices
  • Managed stock levels and procurement processes
  • Reconciled monthly bank statements
  • Proactively pursued debtors to expedite payments
  • Supervised payroll operations
  • Managed recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with DBS checks and maintaining a Single Central Record.
    Maintained accurate employee records to support organisational needs
  • Assisted parents at the front desk and dealt with enquiries over the phone

Accounts Assistant

TaxAssist Accountants
Palmers Green, London
05.2013 - 11.2015
  • Compiled precise accounts and tax returns for companies and individuals.
  • Performed bookkeeping tasks, maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Liaised with HMRC to ensure timely, error-free submission of VAT returns
  • Handled daily phone inquiries, organised workflow efficiently, scheduled meetings, and engaged directly with clients
  • Executed invoice creation and management of payments for one of largest clients
  • Reported directly to the partner and also trained a junior assistant

Education

AAT Level 4 - Accountancy

Kaplan Financial
London
10.2011 - 12.2012

A-Level - Maths

Sir George Monoux College
London
09.2008 - 06.2010

BTEC National Diploma - Media Production

Sir George Monoux College
London
09.2008 - 06.2010

GCSEs - 10 GCSEs A-C

Broomfield School
London
09.2003 - 06.2008

Skills

  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Credit Control
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Zoho Books
  • Sage
  • Microsoft Business Central
  • Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Finance and Operations Executive

eQuality Solutions
03.2018 - 05.2025

Finance and Admin Manager

St Michael’s C E Primary School
11.2015 - 01.2018

Accounts Assistant

TaxAssist Accountants
05.2013 - 11.2015

AAT Level 4 - Accountancy

Kaplan Financial
10.2011 - 12.2012

A-Level - Maths

Sir George Monoux College
09.2008 - 06.2010

BTEC National Diploma - Media Production

Sir George Monoux College
09.2008 - 06.2010

GCSEs - 10 GCSEs A-C

Broomfield School
09.2003 - 06.2008

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