Key Achievements:

• Assisted in month-end and year-end close processes, reducing reporting cycle time by 30%.

• Identified discrepancies and errors in accounts, resulting in £20,000 / $25,000 in corrections and recoveries.

• Supported financial reporting and reconciliations, saving the finance team over 50 hours per quarter.

• Implemented standardised reporting templates and processes, improving accuracy and efficiency.

• Contributed to audit preparation and compliance, ensuring timely submissions and enhanced quality.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain general ledger, journals, and financial records for internal or client accounts.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial statements.

• Perform bank, intercompany, and account reconciliations.

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Assist in VAT, GST, payroll, and corporate tax filings under supervision.

• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audits, statutory filings, and management reporting.

• Identify errors, discrepancies, and potential compliance issues in accounts.

• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and regulatory authorities as required.

• Support senior accountants and managers in financial analysis and reporting.

• Prepare draft financial reports, reconciliations, and correspondence under supervision.

• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of financial reporting and compliance tasks.

• Collaborate with audit, tax, and advisory teams on cross-functional engagements.

• Maintain records for fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, and expense allocations.

• Support process improvements and workflow optimisation initiatives within the finance function.

• Apply accounting principles, professional standards, and regulatory requirements in daily tasks.

• Participate in internal training and continuous professional development (CPD).

• Assist in cash flow monitoring, forecasts, and variance analysis.

• Ensure professional, ethical, and regulatory standards are maintained in all financial activities.

• Provide general administrative and accounting support to the finance team.

• Support financial planning and ad hoc reporting tasks as required by management.