Farah Faisal
Finance Officer
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About
A motivated and hard-working team player with over 15 years’ experience in the accounting and finance sector. Deadline-oriented and suited to working in a fast-paced environment. Thrives while working under pressure and enjoys a challenge. A background in commerce with an adaptable approach and an ability to make a positive contribution to any workplace.
Experience
Finance Officer - Fox Linton Ltd - London
(2011-08 - 2026-06)
- Managed multi-currency bank reconciliations (GBP, EUR & USD).
- Prepared sales and performance reports and supported management accounts.
- Processed supplier payments, invoice matching and weekly payment runs.
- Managed cash flow, petty cash and staff expenses.
- Prepared quarterly VAT returns and EC Sales/Purchase submissions to HMRC.
- Maintained payroll, PAYE, pensions, HR records and fixed asset register.
- Contributed to productivity improvements through enhanced reporting processes.
- Assist in year-end audit.
Assistant Accountant - Abokado (Elvetham Ltd) - London
(2009-09 - 2010-03)
- Managed supplier payments, bank reconciliations and credit control.
- Maintained fixed asset records and payroll support.
- Prepared weekly trading reports and assisted management accounts.
Cash Administrator & Assistant Accountant - Peyton & Byrne - British Library
(2009-04 - 2009-08)
- Reconciled daily takings, managed cash control and processed invoices.
- Handled supplier, customer and head office queries.
Cash Administrator / Assistant Accountant - Leith's (Compass Group) - British Library
(2006-02 - 2009-03)
- Managed cash reconciliation, banking, invoices and trading reports.
- Provided customer service and resolved financial queries.
Bookkeeper - Khasru & Company - London
(2004-09 - 2005-12)
- Prepared invoices, bank reconciliations and maintained accounting records.
Education
MBA - Anglia Ruskin University, London (2009 - 2011)
ACCA (Part Qualified, Level 2)
ICMAB (Part Qualified, Level 3 – equivalent to CIMA Part 2)
Master of Commerce (Part Qualified, Level 1) - National University, Bangladesh
