ACCA Qualified Accountant with over 3 years' experience in a fast-paced practice, skilled in automation, client advisory and compliance.
Experience
Senior AccountantSep 2022 – Present
HT Accountants & Co LLP, London
Statutory Accounts
Produced and reviewed statutory financial accounts, leveraging automation to improve accuracy and reduce preparation time by 55%.
Tax Compliance
Handled 200+ Self-Assessment tax returns annually, maintaining 100% on-time filing across a wide range of personal tax cases.
Produced and reviewed VAT returns for 15+ entities monthly, including error checks, reconciliations and HMRC submissions.
Advised on PAYE, dividends and VAT planning, achieving a 35% reduction in client tax liability through a tailored income strategy.
Payroll & Pensions
Managed payroll for 200+ SME clients, identifying Employment Allowance oversights, recovering £18,500 in HMRC refunds, and implementing procedures and training to strengthen compliance.
Handled pension auto-enrolment and contributions for 200+ companies, ensuring timely submissions and accurate processing of opt-outs and cessations.
Training & Business Development
Trained 5 junior staff, cutting onboarding time by 33% through structured training, tools and reusable systems that improved team capability and consistency.
Generated 50+ new client enquiries by proactively sharing practical accounting insights and building a strong personal brand, directly supporting firm-wide business development.
Served as a trusted point of contact for client technical queries, resolving issues independently and liaising regularly with HMRC on a variety of matters.
Key Skills
Process Automation — estimated £50,000 annual cost saving
Designed and implemented 20+ automations using Python, Excel, Google Apps Script and templates, tailored specifically to firm workflows.
Replaced manual bookkeeping workflows with AI-assisted and automated processes, significantly improving accuracy, speed and consistency.
Built an automated system to fetch and track statutory data from Companies House, reducing a 17-day manual process to 15 minutes.