Femi

Motivated Accounts Assistant Trainee with practical knowledge of accounting and finance tasks. Experienced in handling invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, and bank reconciliations with accuracy and attention to detail. Skilled in using QuickBooks, Xero, and Microsoft Office to support day to day financial operations and record keeping.

Able to assist with financial reporting and maintain well organised accounts. Eager to contribute to a professional finance team and support efficient business operations.

Accounts Assistant Trainee - Future Connect Accountants

(2025-10)

• Managing end to end payroll processing in Sage 50, ensuring compliance with PAYE, NI, RTI, SSP, SMP, SPP, and pension regulations.
• Preparing payroll documentation including P45s, P60s, and new starter records to improve processing efficiency.
• Implementing MTD using Xero, improving compliance accuracy and reducing manual workload.
• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers while performing bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Handling VAT returns, including EC Sales Lists and Intrastat, while responding to HMRC queries to minimise audit risks.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolved AP/AR discrepancies, improving cash flow accuracy by and strengthening vendor relationships.
• Ensuring CIS compliance by maintaining accurate subcontractor records and processing payments on time, reducing compliance issues.
• Managing fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules.

Accounting Assistant - NCM Support Services Ltd - Birmingham

(2021)

• Managed ledgers, bank reconciliations, cash flow, payroll, and petty cash.
• Maintained customer records, scheduled appointments, and handled administrative duties.
• Prepared finance reports, journals, and month-end accounts support.
• Generated invoices, chased payments, and managed supplier and bank transactions.

Prison Officer - HMP Swinfen Hall

(2018 - 2021)

• Maintained prisoner records, processed reception and release documentation, and completed daily administrative duties.
• Managed prisoner activities, visits, work programmes, inventories, and stock control.

Case Worker - Refugee Migrant Centre (RMC) Wolverhampton

(2015 - 2018)

• Liaised with government agencies, local authorities, and the Home Office to resolve client issues and secure support services.
• Managed casework, completed administrative tasks, assisted with job searches and appeals, and delivered excellent customer service.

Payroll Accountant - DHL Int'l Ltd - Lagos, Nigeria

(2010 - 2015)

• Processed monthly payroll, ensuring accurate calculation of salaries, deductions, and employee benefits.
• Maintained payroll records, prepared payroll reports, and resolved employee payroll queries in a timely manner.

Msc - Finance & Accounting - University of Wolverhampton

B.Sc. - Economics - University of JOS

A* level - 6 subjects including English & Mathematics

GCSE – O'Level