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Amesten Fernando

@amestenfernando

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Detail-oriented accounts assistant with 10+ years' experience in fund and commercial accounting.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking an Accounts Assistant role in a collaborative UK-based finance team where I can apply reconciliations, payroll and fund accounting expertise to improve accuracy and cashflow.

I am a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant with over 10 years' experience across global financial institutions and commercial environments, including J.P. Morgan and State Street. I specialise in bank and portfolio reconciliations, fund accounting operations, accounts payable and receivable, credit control, and month-end support.

My technical strengths include SAP, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and advanced Microsoft Excel; I also leverage modern AI-driven financial tools to improve accuracy and efficiency. At J.P. Morgan I performed daily and monthly portfolio reconciliations and supported NAV calculations, and at State Street I managed high-volume trade booking and settlement.

In my most recent roles I supervised nominal codes, charts of accounts and tax codes, reconciled supplier statements, tracked fixed assets, and processed payroll using Sage 50 Payroll ensuring full compliance with PAYE, NI, RTI and pension obligations. I have reduced approval times and improved cash-flow through stronger credit control and reconciliations.

I am pursuing AAT Level 3 in Bookkeeping and hold AAT Level 2 and 1 certifications. I seek an Accounts Assistant role where I can apply my ledger maintenance, financial reporting and compliance expertise within UK accounting standards to deliver accurate, timely finance operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Despatch Administrator

Current

Avara Foods

Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Analysed logistics costs and carrier performance to improve despatch efficiency and cost control; produced and maintained intake/despatch documentation and coordinated with transport providers to ensure accurate MIS reporting and smooth daily operations.

Logistics Documentation Carrier Performance Coordination Cost Control Process Improvement

Accounts Assistant

Future Connect Accountants

Aug 2024 - Feb 2026 (1 year 6 months)

Supervised nominal codes, chart of accounts, and tax codes to improve reporting accuracy; reconciled payables/receivables and performed bank reconciliations, reducing discrepancies and improving cash flow. Managed fixed assets, payroll (Sage 50 Payroll, RTI) and CIS subcontractor compliance to maintain regulatory adherence and prevent penalties.

Bank Reconciliation CIS Fixed Asset Accounting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable VAT Returns

Fund Accounting Analyst

J.P. Morgan

Nov 2020 - Aug 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Performed daily and monthly portfolio reconciliations and supported NAV calculations for major US-based clients, validated securities using Bloomberg/ICE identifiers, and processed complex trade activities across APAC with strict zero-error standards.

Fund Accounting NAV Calculation Trade Processing

Trade Support Specialist

State Street

Mar 2012 - Oct 2020 (8 years 7 months)

Booked, confirmed, and monitored high-volume trades, resolved discrepancies between brokers/custodians/fund managers, supported futures/options rollovers and position reconciliations, and ensured timely settlement and regulatory compliance.

Trade Support Settlements Position Reconciliation Custodian Management Regulatory Compliance High Volume Management

Accounts Assistant

Standard Chartered

Managed credit control and debtor monitoring using SAP, updated customer payments and supported reduction of debtor balances through accurate tracking and follow-up.

Credit Control SAP Payment Processing Reconciliations AR Analysis