Michael Bennett

Senior Accountant

[email protected]
+44 7700 900005
London, UK
in/michaelrodriguez

Summary

Accountant with 6+ years of experience in financial reporting, tax preparation, and budget analysis. Proficient in QuickBooks, Excel, and SAP with a track record of improving financial processes and ensuring compliance.

Experience

Senior Accountant

Financial Solutions Inc.

London, UK

January 2021 - Present

Managed full-cycle accounting for multiple clients with combined revenue of $50M annually.
Prepared monthly financial statements and variance analysis reports for executive leadership.
Implemented automated reconciliation processes, reducing month-end closing time by 40%.
Led annual budget planning process and provided financial insights to support strategic decisions.
Ensured compliance with IFRS, UK IFRS and UK GAAP, and HMRC regulations across all client accounts.
Coordinated annual audits and maintained relationships with external auditing firms.

Staff Accountant

Metro Accounting Group

Croydon, UK

June 2019 - December 2020

Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions for 100+ vendor accounts.
Assisted with quarterly tax filings and year-end audit preparation.
Maintained accurate general ledger entries and performed bank reconciliations.
Trained 3 junior staff members on accounting software and company procedures.
Developed and documented accounting procedures improving department efficiency by 20%.
Collaborated with management to analyse financial trends and cost-saving opportunities.

Junior Accountant

Smith & Co Chartered Accountants

Croydon, UK

September 2018 - May 2019

Assisted with daily bookkeeping tasks and data entry for small business clients.
Prepared basic tax returns under senior supervision for individual and small business clients.
Performed account reconciliations and maintained organized financial records.
Supported month-end closing procedures and journal entry preparation.
Gained hands-on experience with accounting software including QuickBooks and Excel.
Provided administrative support during busy tax season and audit periods.

Education

BA (Hons) Business Management in Accounting

Bayes Business School

London, UK

Sep 2015 - May 2019

Skills

Accounting Software: QuickBooks, SAP, Sage, Xero, Peachtree

Technical Skills: Excel, Power BI, SQL, Financial Modeling

Specializations: Tax Preparation, Audit, Budgeting, Financial Analysis

Certifications: ACCA Member

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