Sam Nightingale
Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Experienced in day-to-day accounting processes. Dedicated to maintaining accurate records with attention to detail and financial knowledge. Competent and detail-orientated Accounting Assistant well-versed in accounts payable management, financial forecasting, budgets and payroll. Talented in identifying and correct errors to ensure impeccable accuracy. Committed to achieving team objectives and driving company development. Proactive communicator with a solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance. Finance professional with experience in managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank statements, and preparing financial reports. Skilled in using accounting software, maintaining accurate records, and supporting month-end closing processes. Strong analytical skills, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant
Jim Rumley Associates
02.2024 - Current
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Prepared and processed financial documents, including invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Assisted with the preparation of year-end accounts, working closely with accountants to compile necessary financial statements.
- Gathered all banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Utilised accounting software to record, store, and analyse information, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Gathered banking transactions and recorded activity in Excel format to maintain consistent documentation.
- Assisted in the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory filings, complying with HM Revenue and Customs regulations.
- Assisted in payroll administration, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
Cashier
Weddel Swift
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Handled cash, credit card, and voucher payments, maintaining accurate financial records.
- Implemented budgeting process improvements to increase company cash flow and develop financial efficiency.
- Maintained general ledger with accurate, updated journal entries.
- Performed filing, data entry and record keeping of client files.
- Managed client accounts, processed invoices, and monitored payments to maintain accurate financial records.
- Assisted accountants with expense and sales tracking and reporting.
- Prepared weekly, monthly and annual financial reports for analysis by senior accountants.
Skills
- AAT Qualified
- ACCA Level 1 (Applied Knowledge) Certified
- Data entry
- Invoicing and collections
- VAT returns
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Cash flow management
- Problem solving
- Excel proficiency
- Process improvement
- Bank reconciliations
- Tax return filing
- Use of Multiple different Accounting Software's
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Jim Rumley Associates
02.2024 - Current
Cashier
Weddel Swift
02.2023 - 02.2024