ACCA Studier – Assistant Accountant
About Candidate
| Position | Finance Assistant |
Profile.
Education / Qualification
ACCA Studier – Completed Applied Knowledge Level
AAT Level 2
Systems used
Microsoft Word and Excel – Intermediate, Xero, Sage Business Cloud
About
Motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant currently completing the ACCA Qualification, with a strong technical foundation and hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, Receivable, Reconciliations, and Month-End Reporting. Proficient in Xero, Sage Business Cloud, and Excel, with a proven ability to manage Invoicing, VAT, and Cash Flow processes in a busy department.
Recognised for the Reliability, Initiative, and ability to balance full-time work with ACCA Studies while maintaining high accuracy and performance.
Competencies
Accounts Payable and Receivable: Daily Purchase and Sales Invoicing, Credit Control and Supplier Management
Reconciliations: Daily Bank Reconciliations and Maintenance of Ledgers
Reporting & Analysis: Month-End Reporting, Cash Flow Forecasting, and Management Summaries
Tax & Compliance: VAT Calculations and Monthly Reporting
Accounting Systems: Xero (Certified), Sage Business Cloud, and Microsoft Excel
Communication: Liaising with Customers, Suppliers, and Internal Departments to ensure accurate Financial Records
Organisation: Ability to Prioritize Workloads and Meet Strict Month-End Deadlines
Career Summary.
| Current Employer | Supplier |
| Position | Finance Assistant |
| Dates | February 2025 – Present |
- Process 10-15 Purchase Invoices per day with strong attention to Coding
- Perform Daily Sales & Purchase Invoicing, ensuring smooth processes across Departments
- Conduct Daily Bank Reconciliation to maintain up-to-date Cash Balances
- Chase Debtors Weekly (Customers and Business) via Email and Phone to maintain healthy Cash Flow
- Monitor and Manage Creditors – ensuring timely Payments and efficient Supplier Relationships
- Maintain accurate Financial Data using Xero and Excel
- Calculate Monthly Tax Payments to support VAT Preparation at Year-End
- Prepare Cash Flow Forecasts for upcoming Month to aid Decision Making
- Summarise Receivables and Payables Monthly – Reconciling Opening and Closing Balances to Highlight Changes
- Create Fuel usage Reports for Company Vehicles -Analyse Monthly Consumption and Costs
- Produce Quarterly Profit Margin Reports for Service Clients – Identifying where pricing adjustments are needed
- Compile Monthly overhead reports (Direct Debits, Utilities, Internet, Phone, Salaries etc) in Excel for Management Review
- Distribute Monthly Statements to all Customers and Business Partners at the start of each month
Achievements:
- Introduced Structured reporting templates in Excel for clearer Monthly Cash Flow and Margin Tracking
- Improved Debtor Collection efficiently through Consistent follow-up and communication with Clients
