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Montana Paul

@montanapaul

Experienced accountant skilled in bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and company accounts.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I seek an accounting role where I can manage client portfolios, deliver accurate accounts and tax filings, work within a collaborative team, and continue developing technical expertise and responsibility.

I am an experienced accountant with eight years of hands-on practice across practice and in-house finance teams, specialising in bookkeeping, VAT, company accounts and tax returns.

I have regularly managed client portfolios, produced limited company accounts, prepared VAT and corporation tax returns (CT600), and handled reconciliations and month-end tasks using Sage 200, Xero, QuickBooks and other systems.

My strengths include high attention to detail, strong numeracy and confident communication, which I apply to ensure compliance with tax regulations and internal and external financial governance.

I work well under pressure in fast-paced environments, support team objectives, and continually seek efficient process improvements while maintaining accurate financial records.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

FA
Current

Tax Accountant

Farrow Accountants

Sep 2025 - Present (5 months)

Prepare and submit corporation tax and personal self-assessment returns, maintain company and rental accounts, and produce VAT returns while managing data entry and client bookkeeping to ensure compliance and timely filings.

RL

Assistant Accountant

Ryefields Accountants Ltd

Apr 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Solely managed a portfolio of limited company clients, produced accounts across sectors, maintained bookkeeping for VAT readiness, performed bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and assisted with CT600 preparation and tax filing compliance.

Nuffield Health logoNH

Cash & Banking Clerk

Oct 2022 - Feb 2023 (4 months)

Allocated and reconciled daily bank statements for assigned hospitals, completed bank reconciliations, posted transactions and resolved payment queries to ensure accurate recording of patient payments within deadlines.

CC

Assistant Accountant

Cheeld Wheeler & Co

Jul 2022 - Oct 2022 (3 months)

Maintained MTD-compliant bookkeeping and prepared VAT returns, performed bank reconciliations, prepared financial accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders, and posted journals and rental accounts.

Croydon Council logoCC

Finance Officer

Croydon Council

Aug 2019 - Nov 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Supported MIS and finance teams by processing client payment requests, reconciling actuals, updating service user records and supplier setup, ensuring correct financial coding and accurate payments for adult social care services.

YG

Accounts Assistant

YM&U Group

Jul 2019 - Aug 2019 (1 month)

Processed supplier invoices, managed central finance inbox, set up payment runs, performed bank and petty cash reconciliations, and raised and chased invoices to support month-end close processes.

NL

Accounts Assistant

N Ali & Co Ltd

Sep 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Prepared self-assessment tax returns, company accounts, VAT returns, payroll (CIS/PAYE), bank reconciliations and client communications while managing new client files and producing fee notes to support practice operations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SC

Sutton College

AAT Level 4 – Professional Diploma in Accounting, Accounting

2020 -

Completed AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting (studies commenced January 2020 and ongoing/current).

CC

Carshalton College

AAT Level 3 – Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Finance

2017 - 2018

Completed AAT Level 3 in Accounting and Finance from September 2017 to September 2018.

KC

Kensington College

AAT Level 2 – Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Finance

2015 - 2016

Completed AAT Level 2 in Accounting and Finance from September 2015 to June 2016.

Kingston University logoKU

Kingston University

BA Accounting and Finance (Foundation year), Accounting and Finance

2012 - 2013

Attended foundation year for BA Accounting and Finance from September 2012 to June 2013.

CC

Coulsdon College

BTEC (ABB) – Forensic Science, Forensic Science

2010 - 2012

Grade: ABB

Completed BTEC in Forensic Science (ABB) from September 2010 to June 2012.

QA

Quest Academy

GCSEs, General Secondary Education

2006 - 2010

Grade: A-C

Completed 9 GCSEs (grades A–C) including Maths and English between September 2006 and June 2010.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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