Experience

RBC BlueBay Asset Management

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Financial Accountant

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Royal College of Occupational Therapists

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Accountant

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

   Reconciled bank accounts and liaised with Treasurers to determine the nature of transactions incurred in relation to their respective divisions.  Generated monthly income and expenditure reports and dealt with related queries raised from Treasurers.  Supported the year end budgeting process including checking and syncing financial information into the accounting system.  Performed investment portfolio reconciliations, analysing movements and reporting significant changes to management.  Reviewed and approved expense claims from different regions and specialist sections, working alongside the Accounts Payable department to ensure claims were processed in a timely manner.  Undertook project and event accounts analyses, ensuring that all related transactions were correctly classified.  Maintained the fixed assets register for the charity, making sure that all additions and disposals were accurately recorded.  Assisted with the weekly payment run including checking payment details for accuracy and completeness. Show less



Wellspring Digital Limited

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Assistant Accountant

  • Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

   Performed daily bank reconciliations for multiple companies using Xero accounting software.  Posted invoices and bills in multiple currencies, ensuring that the correct exchange rates were used as well as undertaking the associated bookkeeping.  Undertook supplier and customer account reconciliations, ensuring income and expenses were correctly recognised in the income statement.  Liaised with the Senior Accountant to arrange the scheduling of payment runs and implementation of payment terms.  Supported the Credit Control team by monitoring payment reminder notifications and chasing overdue invoices.  Collaborated with the Sales and Technology team on reviewing the existing performance of the financial reporting system as well as the streamlining of internal accounting processes to increase efficiency.  Monitored attendance schedules and collated payroll data for processing by external providers.  Carried out expense reviews on expense claims submitted by employees and subcontractors, assessing the reasonableness of the expense claims and flagging any issues to management in a timely manner. Show less



LEADENHALL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Practice Accountant

  • May 2014 - Apr 2019

   Managed the UK VAT compliance process for small to medium-sized companies on a quarterly basis, preparing VAT returns with supporting input and output VAT calculations for submission to HMRC.  Prepared personal tax returns and supporting computations for sole traders and company directors for submission to HMRC.  Prepared accounts for non-resident landlords and limited companies as well as UK corporation tax returns.  Provided advice to non-UK resident clients on tax matters and applied for UK residency certificates for clients.  Supported clients in meeting statutory reporting requirements including filing confirmation statements and updating director and shareholder documentation on Companies House.  Ensured compliance during audits for the Solicitors Regulation Authority and supported in the provision of information in respect of material breaches for inclusion in the qualified accountant’s report.  Assisted with yearend audits, tax investigations as well as disclosures under the Let Property Campaign.  Contributed to weekly staff meetings in relation to job allocations and workflow management.  Coached junior members of staff and provided training on Sage in relation to bookkeeping and financial reporting matters. Show less



Superdrug

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Advisor

  • Mar 2013 - May 2014



La Senza

• Retail
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Lingerie consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Nov 2012