R.A. Sahannah

[email protected] • +91 80722 82724 • No.2 Rangappa Street, Gnanamurthy Nagar, Ambattur, Chennai – 600053

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

ACCA Affiliate with strong hands-on experience in UK accounting, taxation, and financial reporting under FRS 102 and FRS 105. Demonstrated expertise in VAT, payroll, reconciliations, tax return preparation, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. Adept at reviewing financials, managing client communication with UK practice managers, and supervising junior staff. Known for leadership, technical accuracy, and a commitment to quality. Actively seeking opportunities in top accounting firms in India, the UK, or the Netherlands.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Manager
10/2024 - 09/2025
Bedford Square Knowledge Centre
• Preparation and review of UK corporation Tax returns(CT600) and computations across industries.
• Supervised a team of 10, allocating tasks, monitoring deadlines, and reviewing deliverables
• Reviewed draft financial statements and provided variance analysis with commentary
• Delivered training and technical feedback to junior accountants
• Performed company secretarial tasks via InformDirect: Filing of confirmation statements, Updating director information and service address in companies house portal.
• Communicated directly with UK accounting firms to resolve queries
• Managed VAT return submissions and payroll reconciliations
• Organised and performed Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks for clients and ensured ongoing compliance
Accounts Executive
10/2022 - 09/2024
Bedford Square Knowledge Centre
• Maintained bookkeeping for UK clients (sole traders, partnerships, limited companies) using XERO and VT+
• Prepared rental, partnership, and year-end accounts under FRS 102/105
• Preparation and review of UK Corporation Tax returns (CT600) and computations across industries.
• Filed over 300 personal tax returns, including complex and high-net-worth cases using TaxCalc
• Managed payroll processing using BrightPay and reconciled payroll control ledgers
Trainee Accountant
06/2022 - 07/2022
Alamelu Associates
• Conducted GST reconciliations and prepared business valuations using DCF and NAV methods
• Managed bookkeeping with Tally Prime and analysed data using Excel

EDUCATION

ACCA Affiliate
01/2018 - 01/2022
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK
CBSE Class 12 – 84%
01/2017 - 01/2018
Bhaktavatsalam Vidyashram, Chennai , Chennai GPA: 84%
CBSE Class 10 – 92%
01/2016 - 01/2017
Bhaktavatsalam Vidyashram, Chennai , Chennai GPA: 92%

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