Retail Accountant
About Candidate
Education/Qualification
- 2022 Blackburn University – BA (Hons) Accounting (2:1)
- 2017 Blackburn College – BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering
- 2014 Pleckgate Mathematics and Computing College – GCSEs Achieved, including Mathematics and English
Systems used
- Microsoft Word and Excel – Intermediate
- Internal Systems
Career Summary
Current Employer – Distribution Services – Independent retailer, owning 180 Spa stores, and more independent retailers across the UK) (t/o £724.41 million)
Position – Retail Accountant
Dates – July 2022 – Present
- Working in a team of 6 – reports to the Retail Accounts Manager
- Responsible for assisting with accounts from sites all across the UK
- Production of Management Account and Trading Accounts
- Assist with the year-end statutory accounts, working with in-house auditors
- Preparation of quarterly VAT Returns to facilitate payment within statutory deadlines
- Completion of Balance Sheet reconciliations to enable the production of Management Accounts and Trading Accounts
- Uses Excel to create spreadsheets to log all accounting returns and track profit and loss, in order to create statements
- Prepares and posts quarterly, monthly, and weekly journals
- Accurate processing of Weekly Accounting return information received from Members in accordance with Departmental procedures and deadlines
- Processing of non-negotiated invoices and accurate checking of Telspar Plus Invoice and Statements on selected stores
- Preparation of stock sheets and the subsequent review of stock count information to ensure the accurate valuation of stock to be used in Trading Account production
Previous Employer – Security Services
Position – Personal Assistant
Dates – January 2022 – May 2022
- Manage and maintain executive schedules, including appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements
- Handle correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and letters, on behalf of the executive
- Prepare reports and other documents as required
- Liaise with external clients, employees, and other stakeholders
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Monitor and respond to emails and other forms of communication
- Manage and oversee staff and rotas
- Handle office and administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and office organisation
- Provide support during meetings, including taking minutes and organising materials
- Assist with financial tasks, such as expense reports, invoicing, and budget management
Previous Employer – Business Process Outsourcing Company
Position – Contact Centre (3 years) Pension Advisor (2 years)
Dates – August 2017 – January 2022
Previous Employer – Debt Enforcement Agency
Position – Debt Collection Agent
Dates – August 2016 – January 2017
