A competent, detail-oriented, and dedicated accounting professional with a strong foundation in finance, administration, and client account coordination. Leveraging over a decade of disciplined military nursing experience and several years in client-facing roles, I bring a unique blend of precision, integrity, and adaptability to the finance sector. Currently employed as a Trainee Accountant and awaiting results for the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting, I am committed to continuous development through further studies in CIMA and Data Analytics in Finance. I am now seeking to grow within a forward-thinking accountancy practice where I can apply my evolving skill set, contribute meaningfully, and advance my career in the dynamic world of finance.
Hi, I’m
Seeja Kurup
Trainee Accountant
Leighton Buzzard
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sir Robert McAlpine LimitedHemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Trainee accountant
2022.11 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Executed day-to-day bookkeeping duties, including the accurate recording of invoices, payments, and journal entries in compliance with company policies.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly management accounts and statutory financial statements, contributing to informed decision-making.
- Processed supplier and subcontractor invoices, ensuring appropriate cost allocation, coding accuracy, and adherence to approval workflows.
- Performed timely and precise bank reconciliations, enhancing fiscal control and supporting cash management processes.
- Managed aged debtor and creditor reports, including proactive follow-ups to support effective credit control and cash flow optimization.
- Supported the development of cash flow forecasts and cost reports, contributing to project budgeting and financial planning.
- Ensured ongoing compliance with HMRC regulations and the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including accurate filings and verifications.
- Streamlined financial data management through the creation and maintenance of structured databases and spreadsheets.
- Played a key role in audit readiness by organizing financial records and preparing documentation for internal and external audits.
- Utilized accounting software for efficient data entry, reporting, and analysis.
- Prepared and submitted Confirmation Statements to Companies House, ensuring statutory compliance and timely reporting.
- Drafted and maintained formal Board Minutes and Resolutions to document significant company decisions in line with governance best practices.
- Managed the documentation and processing of dividend declarations, maintaining compliance with financial and legal standards.
- Administered changes in company share structure, including issuing, transferring, and documenting share transactions with requisite legal forms.
- Filed statutory documents relating to company structure changes (e.g., registered office, SIC code, share capital) and officer appointments or resignations.
Connells Group Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
Clients Account Co-Ordinator
2021.02 - 2022.09 (1 education.year_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Analysed weekly audit reports to ensure landlord fees and invoices were correctly inputted onto client accounts system and complied with company policy
- Performed weekly audit reports to ensure outstanding sales and purchase ledger credit notes and refunds are processed
- Performed monthly bank reconciliation and resolved any errors
accordingly - Performed monthly audits for allocated payments from landlord
and tenants to the relevant tenancy - Reconciled monies from an unallocated cash account to achieve the
monthly targeted level of unallocated cash - Created credit notes to amend any anomalies relating to landlord
and tenant invoices - Processed renewals of tenancies (fixed and periodic) -Raised sales
and purchase ledger invoices for landlords and ensured that all
details were correct
Connells Group Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
Lettings Administrator
2018.04 - 2021.01 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Drafting and processing rental agreement indemnities
- Verifying the accurate and appropriate levels of documentation
Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues - Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent
service - General office duties
Education
AATMilton Keynes
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from Accounting
2023.09 - 2025.04 (1 education.year_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
University overview
Awaiting results
AATSouth Killingholme
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting from Accounting
2021.10 - 2023.09 (1 education.year_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
University overview
AATSouth Killingholme
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting from Accounting
2020.02 - 2021.04 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
University overview
Armed Forces Medical Services India
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery from Nursing
2002.08 - 2005.08 (3 education.years_Label)
University overview
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Account record keeping
- Auditing proficiency
- Account reconciliation
- Strong attention to detail
- Team player, but also able to work
independently - Able to work in a fast-paced
environment under tight deadlines
Timeline
AAT
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting from Accounting
2023.09 - 2025.04 (1 education.year_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
Trainee accountant
Sir Robert McAlpine Limited
2022.11 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
AAT
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting from Accounting
2021.10 - 2023.09 (1 education.year_Label & 11 education.months_Label)
Clients Account Co-Ordinator
Connells Group
2021.02 - 2022.09 (1 education.year_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
AAT
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting from Accounting
2020.02 - 2021.04 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Lettings Administrator
Connells Group
2018.04 - 2021.01 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Armed Forces Medical Services
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery from Nursing
2002.08 - 2005.08 (3 education.years_Label)