AAT Qualified Assistant Accountant

Profile.

Education / Qualification

AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting

September 2018 – October 2023

Systems used

Xero, Sage, CCH, QuickBooks, Dext, Approval Max, NatWest Online Banking, Client Engager, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word

About

I am a detail-driven finance professional with over five years’ experience in high-volume environments across accounts payable, purchase ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end processes. I completed the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting in 2023. I am skilled at resolving invoice discrepancies, supporting audits, improving processes, and delivering clear communication to both internal stakeholders and external suppliers. I bring a proactive, solution-focused mindset and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Competencies

• Accounts Payable
• Invoice Processing (PO & Non-PO)
• Supplier Account Management
• Month-End Reconciliations
• Accruals & Prepayments
• Financial Analysis
• Internal Controls & Audit Compliance
• Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, IF formulas)
• Process Improvement
• Stakeholder Communication
• Team Support & Training

Career Summary.

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Support clients with bookkeeping queries, general enquiries, and accounts payable-related issues.
• Prepare month-end workings, including accruals, prepayments, and deferred income.
• Deliver proactive monthly tax advice through video demonstrations.
• Complete month-end checklists and advise clients on liabilities and cash flow considerations.
• Process VAT returns and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards.
• Support accounting technicians with queries and problem-solving.
• Manage workload effectively to meet deadlines and client SLAs.
• Lead sales process mapping for individual clients.
• Provide Dext training to onboarding clients.

• Processed high-volume supplier invoices and resolved discrepancies with internal departments.
• Performed weekly bank reconciliations and maintained accurate financial records.
• Led weekly payment runs, ensuring appropriate controls and approvals were in place.
• Managed over 50 supplier and customer accounts, maintaining strong relationships and supporting cash flow.
• Applied customer payments and investigated account discrepancies.
• Reviewed sales invoices and handled urgent supplier queries.
• Processed staff expenses and supported month-end routines.

• Managed purchase and sales ledger inboxes and processed invoices in a high-volume environment.
• Ensured PO and Non-PO invoices matched correctly, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Processed staff and non-staff expenses through Dext.
• Reconciled credit card statements and allocated costs to the correct budget lines.
• Completed multiple balance sheet reconciliations each month-end.
• Led weekly payment runs while ensuring compliance with internal controls and cash flow procedures.
• Supported audits by preparing evidence and explaining financial processes.
• Assisted with management accounts distribution and stakeholder queries across more than 20 budget lines.
• Delivered training to new finance staff and other departments on Xero, ApprovalMax, and NatWest Online Banking.
• Managed complex club distribution payments requiring detailed financial investigation.

• Prepared and submitted financial statements and VAT returns.
• Analysed trial balances and ensured the accuracy of financial data.
• Communicated with clients to obtain financial information.
• Tracked deadlines for 180 firms, ensuring timely submission of accounts.
• Prepared invoices and coordinated with tax teams for HMRC submissions.