Raheleh Malekafzali

MAAT-qualified Accountant with recent hands-on experience gained within a UK accountancy practice. Experienced in VAT returns, bank reconciliations, payroll administration, accounts preparation support and accounting software including Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS Elements, BrightPay and Microsoft Excel. Strong administrative background with excellent attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.

Seeking an Accounting Assistant position to continue developing my accounting career.

Accounting Training Placement - Everest Accountants Ltd

(2025-03 - 2025-12)

• Processed sales and purchase invoices using Sage 50 and Excel.
• Completed bank reconciliations and processed bank and cash transactions.
• Prepared and submitted VAT returns.
• Assisted with management accounts, trial balances and year-end accounts.
• Processed payroll documentation including RTI submissions, P45s, P60s and P32s.
• Assisted with CT600 and self-assessment tax returns.
• Communicated with clients to obtain financial information and resolve queries.

Administrator - Chelsea Coachworks Ltd

(2017-06 - 2025-03)

• Processed invoices and maintained customer and supplier records.
• Maintained financial paperwork and electronic filing systems.
• Updated spreadsheets, monitored payment records and provided administrative support.

Senior Administrator - The Best Connection

(2014-01 - 2017-05)

• Processed payroll and timesheets for 700+ temporary workers.
• Maintained employee records and resolved payroll queries.
• Performed high-volume data entry and administration.

Trainee Assistant Accountant - Green Stone Accountancy

(2013-01 - 2013-11)

• Assisted with bookkeeping to trial balance.
• Maintained accounting records and supported senior accountants.

MAAT Qualified - Association of Accounting Technicians (2025)

AAT Level 4 Qualification (2012)

Bachelor's Degree - Civil Engineering - Elmo San'at University, Iran (2004)