Zlatomira Kostova
Kenilworth
Summary
Part-qualified ACCA accountant with extensive experience in financial management and analysis across diverse industries. Proven track record in cost control, budgeting, and financial reporting, with a strong ability to drive efficiency and support strategic business decisions. Adept at working in fast-paced environments, delivering accurate financial insights, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Committed to completing ACCA qualification and contributing to organizational success through innovative financial solutions..
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
GL Assistant Accountant
Pilgrims Europe
Warwick, West Midlands
10.2023 - Current
- Monthly Financial Close Process: Managed the monthly financial close process for allocated cost centres, ensuring 100% accuracy and meeting deadlines consistently.
- Overhead Reporting: Prepared and analyzed overhead reports, leading to a 15% reduction in unnecessary expenses through informed decision-making.
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Conducted thorough reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies, which improved accuracy by 20%
- Journal Entries and Invoice Processing: Prepared and posted journal entries, and processed invoices, maintaining accurate financial records and reducing processing time by 25%.
- Statutory Accounts: Provided critical input to the statutory accounts process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Fixed Asset Accounting: Capitalized projects and managed fixed asset accounting, maintaining accurate asset records.
- Audit Support: Supported both external and internal audit processes, providing necessary documentation and insights
Accounts payable assistant
Pilgrims Europe
Warwick, West Midlands
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Invoice Processing: Efficiently processed invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
- Vendor Invoice Queries: Resolved vendor invoice queries promptly, maintaining strong supplier relationships.
- Supplier Statement Reconciliations: Conducted supplier statement reconciliations, identifying and addressing discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
Assistant Accountant
Marrill Limited
Coventry
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Invoice (PL/SL) and Expenses Processing: Managed the processing of purchase ledger (PL) and sales ledger (SL) invoices, as well as employee expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
- Bank and Credit Cards Reconciliations: Conducted regular reconciliations of bank accounts and credit card statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- BACS Payment Runs: Executed BACS payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers.
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Prepared and reviewed balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining the integrity of financial statements.
Assistant Accountant
Ilumio Design Ltd.
Kenilworth
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Invoice (PL/SL) and expenses processing
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
Education
Master of Science - Master’s in accounting and finance
University Duisburg – Essen
Essen/Germany 03.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University Duisburg – Essen
Essen/Germany 10.2007 - 03.2012
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Reconciliations
- Invoice processing
- Audit Support
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Payment processing
- Financial Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Attention to detail
Languages
German
Fluent
Bulgarian
Native
Russian
Intermediate
Czech
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
GL Assistant Accountant
Pilgrims Europe
10.2023 - Current
Accounts payable assistant
Pilgrims Europe
04.2023 - 10.2023
Assistant Accountant
Marrill Limited
09.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Accountant
Ilumio Design Ltd.
09.2017 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Master’s in accounting and finance
University Duisburg – Essen
03.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University Duisburg – Essen
10.2007 - 03.2012
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