Souha Kerkoud

Final-year Accounting and Finance student at the University of West London with practical experience in bookkeeping, processing invoices, bank reconciliation, VAT returns, and payroll. Proficient in accounting software such as Sage 50 Accounts, Xero, QuickBooks, Excel, and BrightPay with a strong understanding of month-end reporting and journal entries. Collaborative, reliable, detail – oriented, meticulous, and organised individual, with the ability to manage competing priorities accurately and work effectively both independently and as a part of a team.

Trainee Assistant Accountant – Part-Time - Everest Accountants Ltd

(2025-11 - 2026-09)

• Processed sales invoices, credit notes, and customer monthly statements and allocate sales receipts against customer accounts on Sage 50 Accounts and Excel spread sheets
• Processed purchase invoices, supplier’s statements reconciliation, dealing with supplier’s invoice queries & purchase orders using Sage Line Accounts and Excel spread sheets.
• Processed bank and cash transactions and perform bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies where required
• Prepared and submit VAT returns to HMRC under different VAT schemes.
• Assisted senior accountants with year-end adjustments in the preparation of financial statements
• Prepared trail balances across accruals, prepayments, creditors, debtors, stocks, and fixed assets
• Production of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Processed payroll for 10 employees and generating payslips, P45 P60 and P32 forms.
• Prepared and submit Real Time Information (RTI) reports to HMRC
• Undertaken and supported with ad hoc accounting tasks as delegated or requested within the practice

English and Maths Tutor – Part-Time - Explore Learning

(2025-07)

• Delivered personalised learning plans for up to 6 students per session, resulting 50% increase in academic progress, confidence, and engagement
• Built trusted relationships with parents through regular progress updates, increasing satisfaction and strengthening long term student performance
• Facilitated a safe and structured learning environment by adhering to safeguarding procedures and monitoring student welfare, allowing a positive learning experience and student support

BA (Hons) - Accounting and Finance - University of West London (2024-09)

A-levels: Business, Religious Studies; BTEC: Information Technology - St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College (2022-09 - 2024-06)

7 GCSEs pass including Mathematics (7) and English Language (5) - The Hurlingham Academy (2022-09 - 2024-06)