Shital Soni
Summary
Well-versed in core accounting and economics principles, including Payroll processing & statutory submissions (HMRC), Bookkeeping and VAT return preparation. Skilled in using IT tools such as MS Office (Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint) and modern accounting software including Capium, Xero, Payroll Manager, and Sage 50.
Detail-oriented test engineer with experience in manual and automated software testing across diverse platforms. Proficient in developing test strategies, executing functional and regression tests, and collaborating with agile teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. Experienced in automation frameworks, defect tracking, Selenium WebDriver, CI/CD pipelines, and performance testing. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with expertise in quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong analytical and organizational skills enhance team collaboration and efficiency. Quick learner of new concepts and systems, thriving in high-pressure environments. Proficient in clear communication and effective task management to drive project success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist
Gondal Accountancy Limited
Birmingham, West Midlands
2022.05 - Current
- Managed payroll operations including weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll processing.
- Oversaw distribution of online payslips and ensured timely submission of monthly RTI reports via Capium and Payroll Manager.
- Executed calculations for SMP, SPP, SSP, holiday pay, overtime, redundancy pay, and student loans, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in preparing and submitting year-end RTI submissions and employee forms (P60, P45).
- Aided in filing EPS to reclaim statutory payments and employment allowance.
- Supported management of CIS submissions, subcontractor payslips, and CIS suffered claims.
- Facilitated P11D submissions for benefits and expenses.
- Coordinated setup of auto-enrolment pensions and liaised with pensions regulator and providers.
- Addressed payroll queries and compliance tasks with HMRC.
- Processed SA01 forms for self-assessment and PAYE registrations and filed confirmation statements with Companies House.
- Assisted in preparing and submitting VAT returns across various schemes including cash, standard, flat rate, and retail using Capium, Xero, and Sage 50.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and posted journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.
- Supported the maintenance of purchase and sales ledgers, conducting reconciliations and performing credit control duties.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently.
- Utilised nominal codes, tax codes, and the chart of accounts effectively to ensure compliance.
- Reconciled invoices, managed petty cash, and handled vendor payments accurately.
- Registered companies for VAT and liaised with clients to facilitate smooth bookkeeping operations.
- Assisted in designing and executing manual and automated test cases for enterprise web applications.
- Supported development of selenium automation scripts that reduced regression testing time by 40%.
- Conducted api testing using postman and rest assured.
- Collaborated with developers and business analysts in agile scrum teams.
- Logged, tracked, and verified defects using jira.
- Participated in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Aided in supporting ci/cd testing processes through jenkins integration..
- Executed manual and automated test cases for web applications.
- Conducted functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
- Tracked defects using Jira.
- Assisted developers and business analysts in resolving software issues.
- Developed automation scripts with Selenium.
- Performed API testing via Postman.
- Participated in agile sprint planning and retrospectives.
- Enhanced test coverage and reduced regression testing time.
Assistant Finance Manager / Senior Accountant
SS Associates India
Pune
2019.11 - 2026.05
- Supported financial planning and analysis for business units
- Prepared statutory accounts and audit documentation
- Improved financial processes, reducing reporting time by 25%
- Assisted in managing budgets and tracking performance
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions
- Match transactions against the relevant invoice or receipt
- Process and resolve all supplier and creditor queries
- Bill daily transactions and reconcile the daily billing to ensure all transactions are accounted for
- Process customer refunds and keep accurate records
- Import company sales invoices into accountancy software and ensure the company is paid on time, by following a credit control process
- Assist with preparation of year end statutory accounts
- Create and maintain accountancy procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance
- Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with the company, regulatory and data protection requirements
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) -
Pune University
Pune, India 2001.01 - 2004.01
Skills
- Manual and automated testing
- Functional regression and integration testing
- Test case design and execution
- Defect management (Jira, Azure DevOps)
- Agile and Scrum methodologies
- SQL and database validation
- CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Performance testing (JMeter)
- Test documentation and reporting
- Payroll management (RTI, CIS, auto enrolment)
- VAT returns (flat rate, standard, cash schemes)
- Bookkeeping and financial reporting
- HMRC compliance and submissions
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bank reconciliation and journals
- Accounting software: Xero, Sage 50, Capium Payroll Manager
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis
Certification
- AAT Level 1 Institution: Future Connect Training Duration of course: 2021 - 2022
- Certificate in Tally ERP 9.0 – Accounting Software Institution: Educare Institute of Learning – Pune, India Duration of course: 2019
- Functional Skills qualification in English and Mathematics Institution: Solihull College and University Centre UK Duration of course: 2018 – 2019
- Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology (MS-CIT) Duration of course: 2004
Volunteer Experience
Solihull Carers Trust, Volunteer as administrative support, 2017-11, 2019-05, Handling office tasks such as filing, generating reports and presentations, and setting up for meetings., Using computers to generate reports and presentations, preparing letters, and sending them via email to the Doctors / Health organizations.
Timeline
Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist
Gondal Accountancy Limited
2022.05 - Current
Assistant Finance Manager / Senior Accountant
SS Associates India
2019.11 - 2026.05
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) -
Pune University
2001.01 - 2004.01