Mohammed Umar

Accounting and Finance professional with a First-Class BSc and Distinction MSc, supported by practical experience across accounting, audit, tax, bookkeeping and financial administration. Experienced in financial reporting, financial analysis, reconciliations, VAT, payroll and maintaining accurate financial records. Proficient in Advanced Excel and SAGE, with additional IT systems experience that strengthens data management, problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

Assistant Accountant - Highgate Poultry Products LTD

(2023-10 - 2026-01)

• Maintained financial records and day-to-day bookkeeping for a wholesale business generating approximately £350,000 in weekly turnover.
• Prepared and reconciled financial records, investigating any discrepancies.
• Assisted with VAT returns and payroll-related tasks.
• Prepared and reviewed profit and loss information and financial reports.
• Used SAGE and Excel to maintain and analyse financial data, supporting accurate financial reporting and day-to-day accounting processes.
• Managed accounting tasks to meet weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Liaised with customers, suppliers and colleagues to resolve account queries.

Trainee Accountant - Premier Auditors and Tax Advisors

(2023-05 - 2023-09)

• Assisted with accounting, audit and tax work for a range of clients.
• Prepared and reviewed financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assisted with the preparation of financial reports and accounts.
• Reviewed profit and loss information and identified variances.
• Consulted with clients and assisted with margin and transfer pricing analysis.
• Communicated with clients to obtain information and resolve accounting queries.

IT Support Technician - Birmingham City University

(2026-02)

• Provide first-line IT support to staff and students across in-person and online environments.
• Log, manage and resolve incidents and service requests, keeping system records up to date.
• Diagnose hardware, software and user-access issues and escalate where required.
• Work across university systems and databases while maintaining accurate records.
• Support Microsoft 365 applications and communicate technical solutions clearly to users.

MSc - Accounting and Finance - Birmingham City University (2024 - 2025)

BSc - Accounting and Finance - Birmingham City University (2020 - 2024)