Sulakshana Thayaparan
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional currently studying towards the ACCA qualification, seeking a new opportunity where I can continue to develop my accounting skills, grow professionally and contribute to a supportive finance team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Accounts Assistant
Havas
Maidstone, Kent
2025.03 - Current
- Reconciled balance sheet accounts, posting journals and processing intercompany recharges.
- Performed monthly foreign currency revaluations and bank reconciliations.
- Conducted cash analysis as part of the month-end reporting process. Supported month-end close and external audits.
- Prepared board minutes and filed statutory accounts with Companies House, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Junior VAT Associates
Berthold Bauer
Edenbridge
2023.10 - 2025.03
- Gained strong organisational and time management skills by managing the day-to-day compliance tasks for NHS clients, ensuring timely submission of their reviews.
- Also, developed strong attention to detail by analysing extensive datasets to identify necessary corrections and ensure correct VAT reclamation for NHS clients.
- Built expertise in VAT compliance and financial processes by reviewing capital projects to provide an accurate VAT recovery rate, addressing any queries directly with main contractors and project managers to uphold compliance standards.
- Improved client relationship management skills by providing clear advice on any helpline queries, having quarterly meetings to maintain regular communication and addressing the clients' additional concerns promptly.
Tutor
GZM Tutorial Services
Welling
2020.09 - 2023.08
- Experience in teaching KS2 Maths, English and 11+ in classroom-based environments and online. Also, teaching French up to GCSE Level.
- Planning and delivering interactive lessons back-to-back to students, which are tailored to meet their needs.
- Monitoring students’ academic performance and communicating feedback to their parents.
NTP Tutor
Old Bexley Primary School and Edward Wilson Primary School
2022.06 - 2023.05
- Supported NTP by delivering tailored lessons to small groups of students impacted by COVID-19, addressing individual learning needs.
- Communicated session outcomes to senior leaders and parents through structured feedback, ensuring transparency and engagement.
Education
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
08/2025 -
Business Management
Queen Mary University of London
9 2019 - 6 2022
A Level Extended Project Qualifications, Sociology, Economics and French
Townley Grammar School
9 2017 - 6 2019
GCSE English, Mathematics, Science, Additional Science, History, Citizenship, French and Economics
Blackfen School for Girls
9 2012 - 6 2017
Skills
- Analytical
- Critical thinking
- Organisational and planning skills
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Attention to detail
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
Havas
2025.03 - Current
Junior VAT Associates
Berthold Bauer
2023.10 - 2025.03
NTP Tutor
Old Bexley Primary School and Edward Wilson Primary School
2022.06 - 2023.05
Tutor
GZM Tutorial Services
2020.09 - 2023.08
GCSE English, Mathematics, Science, Additional Science, History, Citizenship, French and Economics
Blackfen School for Girls
9 2012 - 6 2017
A Level Extended Project Qualifications, Sociology, Economics and French
Townley Grammar School
9 2017 - 6 2019
Business Management
Queen Mary University of London
9 2019 - 6 2022
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
08/2025 -