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UK Accountant & US Bookkeeper working across QuickBooks and Xero for small businesses and property management companies across the UK and US. I offer monthly bookkeeping, month-end close, payroll, invoicing, VAT returns, and catch-up bookkeeping for businesses whose books are behind or in need of a clean-up. I hold a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) from the University of Stirling, UK, with training aligned to US GAAP and UK accounting standards, and 7+ years' hands-on experience delivering audit-ready books. I work daily in QuickBooks Online, Xero, Bill. com, Buildium, and AppFolio, and I prepare books ready for tax filing, whether that's US tax preparation, UK Self Assessment, or Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliant VAT returns. For property managers, I understand the difference between general bookkeeping and the trust accounting, 3-way reconciliations, and owner reporting the role actually needs. Software: QuickBooks Online | Xero | Bill. com | FreshBooks | Wave | Buildium | AppFolio Industries: Small Business | Property Management | Real Estate | E-commerce | Hospitality | Sole Traders & LLCs GENERAL BOOKKEEPING - Bookkeeping cleanup and catch-up (messy books welcome) - Full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting - Month-end close and reconciliation - Monthly financial reports: P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement - Bank and credit card reconciliation - Accounts Payable: bills, vendor payments, expense tracking - Accounts Receivable: invoicing, payment tracking, collections - Payroll processing and accounting - General ledger maintenance and journal entries - Chart of accounts setup and optimization - VAT returns and Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance - Self Assessment and US tax preparation support PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - Trust accounting and 3-way reconciliation - Rent rolls and tenant ledger management - Owner statements and disbursement tracking - Security deposit accounting - Maintenance and vendor expense tracking - 1099 preparation and year-end reporting If your books are behind or a mess, I clean them up without judgment and build a system that keeps it that way, so there's no scramble at tax season or VAT deadline. You get books organized the way your accountant expects and, for property management clients, owner-ready reports your owners can trust. I catch errors before they become problems and communicate proactively, so you always know where your finances stand. Send me a message and let's talk through where things stand. I typically respond within a few hours.

Personal Profile Highly motivated and enthusiastic ACCA member, offering 9 years of experience within practice with an industry background. Proficient in managing diverse client portfolio. Enthusiastic and adaptable to new practices and procedures. Able to manage multiple assignments while meeting tight deadlines. Works effectively under own initiative and as a team member. Driven and eager to learn new skills.

6+ years of experience in an Accounting and Bookkeeping. 13+ years of experience in personal accounting and Indian tax filing. Certified Chartered Accountant from ICAI (The institute of chartered accountants of India). - equivalent to ACA or ACCA. QuickBook Proadvisor since 2023. Xero Advisor in 2025. Xero Certified Payroll in 2025. Hands-on working experience on Quickbooks Online, Invoice2Go, Office 365 and Zoho CRM. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

I am a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional and CIMA-qualified management accountant with experience supporting finance teams in large organisations including Kingston University London and the University of Reading. I specialise in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, helping businesses understand their numbers and make better financial decisions. In my professional roles, I have supported finance business partners, department heads and senior management by developing financial reports, analysing variances, and building financial models that improve planning and performance. What I Can Help You With • Financial Modelling in Excel • Budgeting & Forecasting Models • Variance Analysis & Financial Reporting • FP&A Support for Businesses • Financial Data Analysis • Excel Dashboards & Reporting • Cost Analysis & Profitability Analysis • Payroll Budget Modelling • Management Accounts Preparation Tools & Skills • Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Financial Models) • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) • Budgeting & Forecasting • Variance Analysis • Data Analysis • Cognos, Unit4 ERP (Agresso) • PowerPoint Financial Reporting I bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and business understanding to every project. My goal is to help clients gain clear financial insights and make better decisions. If you're looking for a reliable financial analyst who can translate data into meaningful insights, I would be happy to support your project.

Hi, I’m Edwin — a UK-based finance professional with over a decade of experience spanning financial reporting, audit, and technical accounting across multinational corporations. I’m a Fellow of the ACCA, hold an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, and bring Big Four expertise from my time at PwC. My career has equipped me with deep expertise in IFRS, US GAAP, group consolidations, audit readiness, M&A accounting, and financial systems implementation. Whether it’s leading audits, preparing board-level financial reports, or managing technical accounting for high-growth businesses, I deliver clarity, compliance, and value. I’ve worked in both private equity-backed and public company environments, partnering with cross-functional teams from product to tax, to streamline financial operations and ensure reporting excellence. If you’re looking for a finance expert who’s hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of handling complex financial challenges with professionalism, let’s connect!

I am a home based Chartered Accountant offering bookkeeping, accounting and tax services to small businesses and individuals in the UK.