1. Sutharsan Varatharasa 1
SUTHARSAN VARATHARASA BA (HONS) B.COM
Based in Ilford, Essex; flexible on the next work location
Home: 020 3712 7325 Mobile: 07540 751 778
Email: suma_aki@hotmail.co.uk
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Enthusiastic and results-driven accounts and finance professional combining academic
qualifications with transferable workplace experience. A part ACCA-qualified professional with
accounting practice experience at Accounting Assistant level, backed with a high degree of
customer based skills. Focused and enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills; possesses the
ability to time manage own responsibilities. Team-oriented; adapts rapidly to new processes and
industries; works effectively within a high-pressure environment.
Seeking a role as an accounts assistant within an accounts or finance department at a
forward-thinking enterprise with opportunities for career progression.
CORE COMPETENCIES and ACHIEVEMENTS
Meticulous attention to detail. Maintained all company records at Tomorrow London Ltd in a
role which incorporated bookkeeping duties, recording all payments and expenses, completing
online tax returns and producing detailed yearly profit statements for clients.
Financially astute. Involved in producing and analysing year-end financial accounts and creating
returns for taxation; processed payroll and leveraged accounting skill-set in a practical way for
businesses of all sizes.
Articulate and proactive communication. Demonstrated first class verbal, written and listening
abilities when interfacing with customers, suppliers and service providers. Produced detailed
documents and reports; delivered presentations to groups.
Excelled at multitasking. Efficiently combined academic study with workplace roles. Continually
met all assignment deadlines; underpinned successful results with an ability to prioritise and
reprioritise tasks daily.
Emphasis on customer service. Paid attention to individual customer interactions and issues,
and resolved more than 60 complaints every month at Sainsbury’s. Continually employed
positive language when interfacing with up to 300 customers daily.
Experienced with bookkeeping assignments. Proven at Goldman Group when balancing
accounts for small business client using double entry systems, updating VAT and producing
annual tax returns.
CAREER HISTORY
06/2016 – Present Accounts Receivable /Accounts Assistant Tomorrow London Ltd
Working for one a fast-growing business that supplies over sixty fashion brands to retailers across
the globe.
 Raise all sales invoices to customers
 Raise all intercompany recharge invoices.
 Check commission reports received carefully to ensure they are correct and the
amount billing is accurate.
 Chase customers for payments
 Posting of cash receipts to the ledger
 Reconciliation of customer accounts
 Maintenance of Order Book
 Assist with maintenance of credit insurance
 Daily and Monthly bank reconciliations of Multi Currency accounts
 Daily reporting of bank balances to Finance Controller
 Assist with cash flow reporting and maintenance
 Intercompany Reconciliations monthly
 Other Administrative duties as and when needed

2. Sutharsan Varatharasa 2
11/2015 – 05/2016 Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper My locum Ltd
Working for one of the largest Recruitment chain in East London.
 Sales Invoicing
 Sales Ledger raising - posting invoices and customer receipts, reconciling accounts
 Purchase Ledger - posting supplier invoices and payments, reconciling statements
 Raising payment runs
 Bank, credit card and petty cash transactions and reconciliations
 Credit Control
 Assisting with month end/year end close, nominal reconciliations and journal posting
 Assisting/submitting with VAT Returns and reconciliations
09/2010 – Present Customer Service Assistant Sainsbury’s, Beckton
Worked in an East London branch of the second largest chain of supermarkets in the UK.
 Increased sales and improved efficiency through the provision of excellent levels of customer
service and care.
 Analysed sales figures; produced sales forecasts; delivered shop floor presentations to
improve sales.
 Pivotal team member: maintained optimal standards handled payments and met sales targets
for the supermarket.
10/2013 – 09/2015 Bachelors in Accounting and Finance University of Plymouth
 Modules included:
Business and Corporate Law; Corporate Financial Management; Business Economics;
International Marketing; Advanced Financial Reporting; Accounting in Business;
Performance Management; Management Accounting; Human Resources Management;
Business Organisation and Policy: Logistics and Operations Management.
10/2012 – 08/2013 Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper Goldman Group, Southall
Goldman Group of Companies – a chartered accountancy and estate agency business.
 Adeptly performed a part-time function prior to continuing professional development through
academic qualifications. Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper (continued)
 Completed bookkeeping tasks for 25 clients in a month and assisted bank reconciliations for
20 customers each week.
 Prepared statements showing company income and expenditure through 6 client bank
statements assessed.
 Processed sales invoices, receipts and payments, reflecting accurate accounts figures in the
quarterly tax returns.
 Additionally, dealt with payroll processing expenses claims and returns; prepared staff wages
for the client base.
05/2012 – 09/2012 Accounts Assistant (Voluntary) Goldman Group, Southall
 Completed a work experience at the accountancy firm with duties to gain experience and
further develop skills.
 Utilised training with a leading firm with a portfolio of small business and individual clients in
the local area.
02/2008 – 06/2011 Sales Assistant SSP Whistle Stop, Waterloo Station
 Key team member providing excellent customer care; consistently met or exceeded sales
targets for this off licence.
 Effectively and expediently dealt with any customer complaints as well as a broad range of
general queries.
 Handled cash and card transactions; processed exchanges/refunds; rearranged the layout to
enhance the shop’s appearance.

3. Sutharsan Varatharasa 3
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ACCA: Registered as a Student Member; full membership planned
Exemptions: Financial Reporting; Corporate and Business Law; Accountant in Business;
Management Accounting; Financial Accounting; Performance Management;
Financial Management.
2013 – 2015 BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance – University of Plymouth
Grade: Graduate with 2.2 at Greenwich School of Management.
Dissertation: Determinants of Capital Structure in the UK Support Service Industry.
2015 Word Processing and keyboarding – Redbridge College
2015 Sage Level 3, Advanced Microsoft Excel – online courses
2010 – 2011 Sage Levels 1 & 2 – Redbridge College
2008 Heathrow Routes to Work: Customer Support in Retail
– Burleigh College, Southall
2003 – 2006 B. Com in Commerce – SRM Art and Science College, India
OTHER DETAILS
IT skills: Sage Accounts; VT software; MS Office, including PowerPoint & Excel;
In-house systems; Sage 50: Eclipse: Citrix: SAP; EVO:
Languages: English – mother tongue; Tamil – conversational level
Interests: Sports such as football and cricket; music for relaxation; an avid reader
Personal: British with full driving licence; excellent references available