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Salma Shahzad

@salmashahzad

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I manage accurate purchase ledger, accounts payable, and month-end finance processes.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute my purchase ledger, accounts payable, reconciliation, and month-end experience in a finance team that values accurate processing, strong controls, process improvement, and professional development.

At Headway, I manage Purchase Ledger and Management Accounts responsibilities, from invoice validation and payment runs to month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance-sheet reconciliations.

I've supported high-volume Accounts Payable at Rolls Royce using SAP and Coupa, resolving discrepancies, maintaining financial controls, and improving processes during organisational change. I also bring Purchase Ledger experience from Headway Nottingham, including invoice verification, month-end support, and Exchequer.

I'm a finance graduate who works independently, documents processes clearly, and communicates across English, Punjabi, Pothwari, Urdu, and Arabic.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Finance Officer

Current

Headway

Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)

Held senior responsibility across Purchase Ledger and Management Accounts within a charitable organisation, ensuring accurate financial processing, strong internal controls, and timely reporting. Managed end-to-end Purchase Ledger processes and supported Management Accounts production.

SAP Coupa Exchequer Purchase Ledger Prepayments Process documentation Continuous Improvement Query Resolution Financial Reporting Internal Controls

Accounts Assistant

Rolls Royce

Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 (1 year)

Supported end-to-end Accounts Payable processes within a fast-paced finance function, ensuring accuracy, timely processing, and adherence to internal controls. Managed high-volume AP processing and utilised SAP and Coupa for data entry and discrepancy resolution.

SAP Coupa Accounts Payable Data Entry Process Improvement Internal Controls Collaboration

Purchase Ledger

Headway Nottingham

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Worked efficiently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely payments and compliance with financial policies. Processed and verified invoices with high accuracy and assisted with month-end closing and financial reporting.

Exchequer Invoice Processing Month End Closing Financial Reporting Accuracy

Purchase Ledger Placement

Unknown

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Managed Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing. Reconciled supplier statements against aged creditor reports and set up and maintained supplier master data.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable VAT Excel

Customer Service

Millie's Cookies

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Delivered excellent customer service while maintaining a clean and efficient workspace. Achieved sales and service targets consistently and developed new skills.

Customer Service Sales Teamwork