Trainee Accountant

Education/Qualification

• University Campus Oldham – BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
• Oldham Sixth Form College – A Levels Achieved
• Waterhead Academy – 8 GCSEs Achieved, including Mathematics and English
• ACA Student – 2 Exams Passed

Systems used

• Microsoft Word and Excel
• Sage / Xero / QuickBooks
• Internal Systems

Career Summary

Current Employer – Chartered Accountants Company

Position – Trainee Assistant Accountant

Dates – October 2024 – Present

• Working in a Team of 5 – Reporting to Partners
• Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accurate invoice matching
• Managed the full accounting cycle, from recording source documents to preparing trial balances and final submissions
• Oversaw the maintenance of the fixed asset register, including the processing of additions, disposals, and other related transactions
• Performed bank reconciliations and resolved discrepancies
• Reconcile sales ledger to bank receipts, resolving discrepancies and identifying doubtful debt
• Managed petty cash and recorded all related transactions
• Entered financial data into accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Excel)
• Assisted with payroll reconciliations and director remuneration payments
• Supported the preparation of financial reports (profit and loss, balance sheets)
• Assisted with VAT returns
• Maintained accurate and organised financial records
• Supported audit preparations by ensuring documentation was in order
• Provided administrative support to the finance team
• Liaised with suppliers and clients regarding invoice and payment queries

Previous Employer – Supermarket

Position – Customer Service Advisor

Dates – 2023 – 2024

Previous Employer – Chartered Accountant Company

Position – Tax Analyst – Summer Internship

Dates – 2023 – 2023

• Assisted in preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns for clients across various industries
• Completed 10 individual tax returns by partnering with the Private Client Services team, utilising Adobe Premier Pro and CCH
• Conducted tax research to support advisory projects and ensure compliance with local tax laws
• Assisted in the preparation of tax provision work papers and related calculations
• Collaborated with senior tax consultants to develop tax strategies for clients
• Participated in client meetings to discuss tax planning and compliance strategies
• Reviewed client documentation for accuracy and completeness in tax filings
• Prepared reports and presentations for internal teams and clients
• Conducted data analysis to identify tax savings opportunities
• Gained practical experience with tax software tools such as Onesource and CCH
• Worked closely with audit and advisory teams to ensure tax compliance in client engagements
• Assisted in responding to client tax inquiries and provided administrative support to the tax team