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Nijanthiga Ravdendran

@nijanthigaravdendran

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Experienced finance and payroll professional specializing in UK payroll, compliance, and accounting.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead payroll and accounting operations, ensure compliance, improve processes, and work with a collaborative team focused on accurate reporting and client service.

I am a finance professional with 6+ years of experience spanning audit, accounting and specialised UK payroll services, delivering accurate payrolls and compliant reporting across multiple clients and sectors.

I've managed end-to-end payroll for practices and over 150 freelance UK clients using BrightPay, Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks, Staffology and pension platforms such as NEST, AVIVA, SMART and PEOPLE, reducing payroll errors and streamlining pension management.

Earlier roles include internal audit and a forensic engagement at KPMG Sri Lanka plus accounting and accounts payable positions where I improved reconciliations, VAT and year-end reporting — I bring technical proficiency, client-focused communication and a track record of enhancing controls.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Associate Accountant

Current

Exel BPO Ltd

Feb 2025 - Present (9 months)

Manage end-to-end payroll for 6 dental practices (160+ staff), ensuring timely FPS/EPS submissions, statutory pension filings, and accurate salary calculations while improving compliance and record-keeping.

Sage 50 Payroll HMRC Submissions Payroll Compliance Dext Approvalmax

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Freelance Book Keeper

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Personal Client

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Managed payroll and accounting for 150 UK clients, executing accurate payslips, P32s, P45s, P60s, PAYE registrations and pension filings while reducing payroll errors and ensuring year-end compliance.

Xero Quickbooks Staffology HMRC FPS EPS Nest Payroll Reconciliation Dext Approvalmax

Payroll Consultant

Manorside Travels Ltd

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Processed payroll for employees and directors using Xero, ensured minimum wage and pension compliance, managed NEST submissions, and prepared financial statements and reconciliations for year-end reporting.

Xero Payroll Processing Financial Reconciliations

Account Executive

ICON Construction

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Managed accounts payable, prepared financial statements and bank reconciliations, reconciled supplier invoices, and used QuickBooks and Excel to improve financial tracking and reduce invoice delays.

Quickbooks Accounts Payable Bank Reconciliation Financial Reporting Excel

Internal Audit Associate

KPMG Sri Lanka

Sep 2015 - Aug 2016 (11 months)

Conducted audits across hotels, manufacturing and banking sectors and led a forensic audit for the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, identifying discrepancies and improving internal controls and risk management.

Internal Audit Financial Reconciliations Risk Assessment Audit Reporting & Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Colombo

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

2012 - 2016

Grade: 3.21 GPA

Completed a BBA in Finance (Special) with a GPA of 3.21, focusing on finance and accounting principles relevant to payroll and financial reconciliation.