Montana Paul
@montanapaul
Experienced accountant skilled in bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and company accounts.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
Financial Accountant
Metasphere
Oct 2024 - Sep 2025 (11 months)
Managed purchase ledger processes, payment runs, accounts payable, daily bank postings and monthly reconciliations in Sage 200, and completed month-end accrual and prepayment journals to maintain accurate supplier and ledger records.
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.
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.
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.
Practice Accountant
James Wright & Co Ltd
Nov 2021 - May 2022 (6 months)
Prepared accrual-based limited company, sole trader and partnership accounts, produced VAT returns and self-assessments, performed bank reconciliations and petty cash maintenance, and submitted CT600 and SA100 filings.
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.
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.
Accounts Assistant
Martek Contracts Ltd
Jan 2019 - Jul 2019 (6 months)
Allocated bank payments, processed and registered incoming invoices, reconciled debtor reports, maintained audit files and responded to internal and external finance queries to support accounts payable and receivable processes.
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
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).
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.
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
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.
Coulsdon College
BTEC (ABB) – Forensic Science, Forensic Science
2010 - 2012
Grade: ABB
Completed BTEC in Forensic Science (ABB) from September 2010 to June 2012.
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
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Interested in hiring Montana?
You can contact Montana and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message MontanaFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
