Practice Trainee Accounts Assistant

Education/Qualification

• AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting – Just started (Self-funded)
  AAT Level 3 Certificate in Accounting – Completed
• 2019 Accrington Academy – GCSEs including Mathematics and English

Systems used

• Microsoft Word and Excel – Intermediate
• Xero – Basic
• Sage
• Internal systems

Career Summary

Current Employer – Accountancy Practice

Position – Trainee Accountant Assistant

Dates – November 2021 – Present

• Works in a team of 9 – Reports to Director
• Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders and limited companies – works with various clients depending on when available, with some specifically allocated clients
• Maintaining client bookkeeping records using different accounting software’s
• Prepares and submits VAT returns on a quarterly basis
• Responsible for sales and purchase ledger for clients in need of support
• Responsible for preparing accounts up to trial balance with senior assistance
• Performs monthly bank reconciliations and resolved discrepancies
• Processes sales invoices on a weekly basis for clients
• Prepares working papers and supports schedules for senior accountants
• Liaises with clients to request financial information and documentation
• Liaises with HMRC to ensure accurate and timely submission of tax returns and compliance documents
• Managed correspondence with HMRC regarding VAT/payroll/corporation tax queries
• Prepares and submits financial information to HMRC- ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines
• Acts as the primary point of contact for HMRC inquiries – resolving issues and clarifying tax matters
• Followed up with clients to ensure timely payment of invoices and outstanding balances
• Experience with Sage50 Payroll/Processing Payroll/P45’S/P60’s

Previous Employer – Business Consulting Services

Position – Administrator

Dates – August 2019 – July 2021

• Provided Administrative support
• Prepared and submitted VAT returns on a quarterly basis
• Reconciled bank statements regularly and resolved discrepancies promptly
• Maintained organised/ confidential financial documentation in compliance with company procedures
• Assisted senior accountants with financial reporting and audit preparation

Previous Employer – Technical Injected Plastic Moulding Solutions

Position – Administrator

Dates – August 2021 (Short Term Placement)