ACCA / Auditor

Education/Qualification

• Ongoing AAT Level 4
• ACCA Passed
• A Levels in Psychology, Law and Media Studies
• 9 GCSEs including Mathematics and English

Systems used

• Microsoft Word and Excel

Career Summary

Current Employer – Accountancy / Audit // T/O £22.08m

Position – Senior Auditor

Dates – June 2023 – Present

• Spearheading jobs through all phases of the audit process, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and efficiency.
• Functioning as the primary point of contact for the assignments I handle, emphasising a heightened client-centric approach.
• Taking charge of the management of ongoing projects, ensuring their seamless execution and adherence to timelines.
• Specialising in tackling the most intricate areas of audit files, showcasing expertise in resolving complex challenges.
• Playing a pivotal role in the training and development of junior and semi-senior team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

Previous Employer – Accountancy / Audit // T/O £78.9m

Position – Senior Auditor

Dates – September 2022 – June 2023

• As a dedicated Senior Auditor, I played a key role in overseeing and improving the audit process, taking responsibility for complex audit areas, supporting junior team members, and ensuring assignments were completed on time and within budget.
• Successfully managed and audited a diverse portfolio of clients, including former PLC companies, strengthening my expertise in complex business structures and reporting requirements.
• Trained and mentored junior staff, contributing to the development of a collaborative, capable, and high-performing audit team.
• Demonstrated strong technical accounting knowledge, adapting effectively to the evolving needs of specialist clients and supporting the wider team’s success.
• Developed a deep understanding of audit complexities, refined leadership skills, and the ability to navigate technical challenges within the accounting profession.

Previous Employer – Accountancy / Audit // T/O £61.5m

Position – Accountant / Auditor

Dates – March 2022 – September 2022

• Assumed a senior role within the audit team, dedicating efforts entirely to audit-related responsibilities.
• Expanded expertise in balance sheet testing, comprehensive audit planning, and successful audit completion.
• Acquired valuable experience in applying international accounting standards to audit practices.
• Took on a mentoring role, actively training junior team members in fundamental profit and loss testing and regulatory understanding

Previous Employer – Accountancy / Audit // T/O £4.5m

Position – Accountant / Auditor

Dates – May 2019 – March 2022

• Maintained a balanced workload, contributing equally to audit and accounts functions in a 50/50 split role. Our client base was primarily based in the property sector.
• Initiated with analysis and reconciliation tasks, enhancing knowledge of the intricacies involved in the production of accounts.
• Progressed to independently produce and analyse complete sets of accounts, fostering a deep understanding of diverse disclosure and regulatory aspects.
• Acquired a robust foundation in audit practices, accumulating three years of audit experience. Responsibilities encompassed Complex Profit and Loss testing, contributing to audit planning, completing audit sections, performing balance sheet testing, and eventually leading a solo audit.
• Received extensive software training in industry-standard tools including CCH Accounts Production, CCH Pro Audit, and various Sage packs

Previous Employer – Wholesale of Clothing

Position – Accounts Assistant

Dates – February 2019

• Delivered fully accounts-focused responsibilities, broadening expertise in reconciliations, credit control, and managing the complexities of importing and exporting goods globally.
• Developed strong proficiency in handling foreign currency transactions and navigating complex banking procedures.

Previous Employer – Accountants

Position – Trainee Accountant

Dates – June 2018 – February 2019

• Gained foundational experience in accounting, specializing in a 100% accounts-focused role.
• Executed diverse responsibilities including bookkeeping, payroll management, VAT returns, company secretary tasks, and fundamental account preparation.
• Initiated the development of essential skills for cultivating and sustaining client relationships.
• Received comprehensive software training in industry-leading platforms such as Xero, Practice Ignition, Inform Direct, Moneysoft, and Glide.