Professional Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant based in the United Kingdom[cite: 1], experienced in day-to-day financial operations, balance sheet reconciliations[cite: 1], accounts payable and receivable management[cite: 1], and statutory reporting.
Core Competencies
- Financial Accounting & Control: Bank Reconciliation[cite: 1], Accounts Payable & Receivable (AP/AR)[cite: 1], General Ledger, Cash Flow Management.
- Software & Systems: QuickBooks[cite: 1], Xero, Sage Payroll, Advanced Excel & Financial Modelling.
- Compliance & Operations: VAT Submissions, Statutory Audit Support, Inventory & Working Capital Control.
- Certifications: Certified Cyber Security Analyst[cite: 1].
Experience
Accountant — Faaz Foods[cite: 1]
January 2025 – Present | Birmingham, United Kingdom[cite: 1]
- Manage operational accounting, ledger maintenance, and monthly cash flow tracking.
- Handle supplier reconciliations, purchase ledgers, and accounts payable/receivable cycles[cite: 1].
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank transactions, and commercial supplier balances[cite: 1].
Accountant — PPK GROUP (UK) LTD[cite: 1]
July 2022 – Present | West Bromwich, England, United Kingdom[cite: 1]
- Maintain core bookkeeping, payroll entries, and operational ledger accounting[cite: 1].
- Execute regular bank reconciliations and resolve transactional variances across commercial accounts[cite: 1].
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns and compile management reports to monitor operational expenditure.
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – International Business
University of Wales Trinity Saint David (Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant) | 2024 – 2025[cite: 1] - Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) – Finance
Malabar Christian College, Kozhikode | 2020 – 2023[cite: 1] - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
ACCA Candidate | 2020 – Present[cite: 1] - Senior Secondary (CBSE) – Commerce
International Indian School, Dammam | 2018 – 2020[cite: 1]
Contact
- Email: me@arfanrafeek.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/arfan-rafeek[cite: 1]
- Location: United Kingdom[cite: 1]
- Phone: +447553139863[cite: 1]