Practice Bookkeeper

Education/Qualification

• Ongoing – AAT Level 4
• 2018 – 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English

Systems used

• Microsoft Word and Excel
• Xero
• QuickBooks
• Sage Line 50
• Iris
• Silverfin

Career Summary

Current Employer – Accountancy / Professional Services

Position – Accounts Assistant

Dates – October 2024 – Present

• Worked within an 11-person team, reporting directly to the Director.
• Prepared year-end accounts and supporting working papers for limited companies, sole traders and trusts, including a portfolio of high-net-worth clients.
• Prepared and submitted bookkeeping records and VAT returns, including standard and partial exemption VAT.
• Reviewed client records for accuracy and supported the introduction of more digital accounting solutions.
• Analysed client investment portfolios for year-end accounts and director/client meetings.
• Supported the annual client audit process in Jersey, including occasional client visits.

Previous Employer – Accountancy / Professional Services

Position – Trainee Accountant

Dates – August 2022 – July 2024

• Prepared accounts end-to-end for a range of sole traders, limited companies and partnerships, with turnovers of up to £5 million.
• Prepared and submitted bookkeeping records and VAT returns for a diverse client portfolio, including reviewing and overseeing work allocated to junior team members.
• Attended year-end accounts meetings with clients, led by directors and senior managers.
• Assisted with audits, stock takes, sampling and testing of internal controls.
• Supported small and larger companies, including businesses with up to 50 staff, in improving bookkeeping systems and processes through new software implementation, meetings and onsite visits.

Previous Employer – Accountancy / Professional Services

Position – Accounting Trainee

Dates – June 2021 – August 2022

• Managed bookkeeping and VAT duties for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships, with client turnovers of up to £3 million.
• Supported year-end preparation by reviewing creditors, accruals, debtors and prepayments.
• Analysed client profit and loss variances against prior years before handing files over for accounts and tax preparation.
• Completed additional year-end tasks including asset depreciation, stock and work-in-progress calculations.
• Implemented new internal bookkeeping controls and procedures for a range of clients, supporting the move from paper-based systems to paperless processes.

Previous Employer – Education / Training / Apprenticeship Training

Position – Accounts Apprentice

Dates – March 2019 – June 2021