RAHUL MARADIA
Jamnagar,India
Summary
Chartered Accountant with 7+ years of expertise specializing in UK VAT compliance and end-to-end bookkeeping. Proven track record of leading teams to deliver high-accuracy financial reporting while navigating complex MTD (Making Tax Digital) requirements. Adept at identifying process efficiencies that reduce turnaround time and ensure 100% compliance. Seeking win-win partnership to drive operational excellence and long-term value within a growth-oriented firm.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6042
6042
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Team Leader
Richmond Accounting and Advisory (India) Private Limited
Jamnagar, Gujarat
05.2022 - 03.2026
- Led and mentored dedicated team of 14 bookkeeping professional managing end-to-end bookkeeping, VAT and CIS compliance for adiverse portfolio of 350+ UK-based clients.
- Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within team.
- Delivered specialized bookkeeping services across various business structures, including Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Private Limited Companies engaged in various types of businesses like restaurants, e-commerce, manufacturers, traders, professionals, used car dealers etc. ensuring adherence to HMRC regulations.
- Established review processes for team deliverables, ensuring high accuracy before final submission to clients or UK Office.
- Managed direct client relationships via email and calls, proactively resolving complex accounting queries and providing actionable advice.
- Assisted UK office manager with HMRC VAT inspections.
Bookkeeper/Account Assistant
Richmond Accounting and Advisory (India) Private Limited
Jamnagar, Gujarat
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Assisted in maintaining accurate bookkeeping and preparing VAT returns to support compliance with HMRC standards.
- Managed monthly/quarterly bookkeeping across various accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, SageOne, Sage 50 Desktop, Freeagent etc. and produced management reports from software for clients.
- Preparing and filing monthly CIS returns.
- Conducted training sessions for junior associates on software and digital record-keeping to improve team efficiency.
Articleship
Punit Prajapati & Co.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
03.2013 - 04.2015
- E-filing of Income tax returns, Service tax returns and other Legal Compliances related to Indirect taxes.
- Handled audit assignments such as Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, Tax Audit, Bank Audit.
- Preparation of Appeal & submission for scrutiny cases and other related matters.
Articleship
H.H.Mehta & Co.
Jamnagar, Gujarat
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Performed accounting tasks including bank reconciliation, salary sheet preparation, and drafting correspondences.
- Supported audit assignments covering statutory, internal, and tax audits.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate financial records and audit documentation.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Jamnagar, GujaratBachelor of Commerce -
V.M. Mehta Arts & Commerce College
Jamnagar, GujaratHigher Secondary Education -
Shri L.G.Haria High School
Jamnagar, GujaratSkills
- QuickBooks Pro Advisor
- Xero Certified Advisor
- Sage 50 and Sage One
- FreeAgent
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team management and mentorship
Certification
- Xero Certified Advisor (Xero Advisor Certification Programme) - Sep 2023
- Quickbooks Pro Advisor (Quickbooks ProAdvisor Academy) - Sep 2023
- Information Technology Training Course (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) - May 2010
Timeline
Team Leader
Richmond Accounting and Advisory (India) Private Limited
05.2022 - 03.2026
Bookkeeper/Account Assistant
Richmond Accounting and Advisory (India) Private Limited
11.2018 - 04.2022
Articleship
Punit Prajapati & Co.
03.2013 - 04.2015
Articleship
H.H.Mehta & Co.
04.2012 - 03.2013
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
V.M. Mehta Arts & Commerce College
Higher Secondary Education -
Shri L.G.Haria High School