Akanksha Mahajan
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Accountant with 5+ years of experience in tax accounting and financial accounting. Known for combining the meticulousness required in accounting with an engaging, light-hearted approach that makes financial discussions approachable and relatable. I am driven by curiosity and am interested in adopting emerging AI technologies and quickly mastering new tools and existing accounting software to enhance productivity and client outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant
INTEGRA ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES
03.2020 - 01.2025
- Assisted in preparing and reviewing individual and small business tax returns, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with tax laws.
- Liaised with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and other regulatory bodies as required.
- Supported the preparation of financial statements and monthly client reports, including reconciliations and detailed account analysis.
- Assisted senior accountants in the preparation and timely submission of tax filings, ensuring compliance to avoid penalties.
- Managed and maintained organized client files, including tax records, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
- Performed monthly bookkeeping tasks such as journal entries, account reconciliations, and the preparation of trial balances.
- Communicated with clients to gather required tax documents and resolve discrepancies in financial information.
- Provided administrative support through filing, data entry, and document management.
Accounts Officer
BLUESKY IMMIGRATION AND STUDENTS CONSULTANCY
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Process vendor invoices with proper coding and ensure timely payments to maintain strong vendor relationships.
- Generate customer invoices, monitor accounts receivable aging, and proactively follow up on overdue payments to improve cash flow.
- Assist in the preparation of schedules, documentation, and reports required for internal and external audits.
- Perform daily bookkeeping tasks, including recording transactions, maintaining ledgers, and preparing accurate trial balances.
Finance Assistant
MRI NOW
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Supported the finance team by processing invoices and expense claims efficiently and accurately, ensuring timely payments and recordkeeping.
- Helped reconcile bank statements and accounts, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports to provide insights for management decision-making.
- Processed daily financial transactions, supporting the finance team in achieving organizational objectives.
Education
CPA Australia
12-2026
Masters Of Professional Accounting -
Torrens University Australia
12-2019
Bachelor of Commerce -
Delhi University
06-2015
Skills
- Accounting software proficiency (Myob, Xero, HandiSoft)
- Microsoft Office & MS Excel
- Invoicing and collections
- Data processing
- Tax reports preparation
- Month-end reports
- Year-end closing
- Financial statement preparation
- AP and AR processing
- Bookkeeping
- Client relations
- Attention to detail
- Problem Solving
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Adept at fostering strong client relationships and ensuring compliance, contributing to a 20% boost in client retention at my previous employment.
- Streamline the tax filing process and minimize errors in submissions by designing a checklist system to validate client information and implemented protocols before filing which reduced filing errors by 30% and improved overall processing time by 20%, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Assisting small business clients facing significant challenges understanding tax deductions applicable to their industry by educating them on potential deductions and optimizing their tax strategy in accordance with industry-specific tax laws, which reduced the client’s taxable income by 15%, resulting in substantial tax savings and a long-term professional relationship.
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
INTEGRA ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES
03.2020 - 01.2025
Accounts Officer
BLUESKY IMMIGRATION AND STUDENTS CONSULTANCY
01.2018 - 12.2019
Finance Assistant
MRI NOW
03.2017 - 08.2017
CPA Australia
Masters Of Professional Accounting -
Torrens University Australia
Bachelor of Commerce -
Delhi University
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