Accountant
London, England, United Kingdom
Solely monitored the accounting department of the company specialised in real estate and property management and development in London’s West End; performed and successfully executed daily accounting functions in management; invoicing, receivables, payables. Increased accounting efficiency through detail-oriented evaluation and streamlining of former procedures.Also, set up the sister company of Profin Management Ltd, namely Profin London Ltd, whereby set up of new accounting system and… Show more Solely monitored the accounting department of the company specialised in real estate and property management and development in London’s West End; performed and successfully executed daily accounting functions in management; invoicing, receivables, payables. Increased accounting efficiency through detail-oriented evaluation and streamlining of former procedures.Also, set up the sister company of Profin Management Ltd, namely Profin London Ltd, whereby set up of new accounting system and accounting software (Xero) was undertaken, in addition to the entire banking and HMRC set up.Standard operating procedures reviewed and approved by management.Tasks/ Responsibilities· Planned and streamline end-to-end operations for the accounting department with a monthly turnover of £200K- £300K leading to the improvement of corporate financial health.· Performed regularly accounting/bookkeeping activities, including month-end journal preparation, accounts payable/receivable management, accounts reconciliation, maintenance and control of clients’ accounts, accruals and prepayments, and regulatory compliance.· Prepared financial reports (P&L Statement) to be used by the company directors in decision making processes.· Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.· Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information to meet the GAAP standards and the UK laws and regulations.· Supported overall business objectives by collaborating/partnering with departmental teams on process improvement.· Collaborated with external chartered accountants for the preparation of the yearly accounts.Achievements· Credited with introducing and setting up Payprop, an online platform used for the efficient management of clients’ accounts and properties. The use of this platform led too Cost reductiono Operational Efficiency in property management, routine management of the finance department ando improved quality of communication with clients and sales growth. Show less