This graduate recently completed a Master’s in Accounting and are passionate about pursuing a career in finance within industry, with a strong desire to continue their studies. Their academic background includes a degree in Sport Management, during which they volunteered at a well-known local football club. During this time, they shadowed the club’s accountant for several months, sparking their passion for accounting. Their initiative was demonstrated through their dissertation, which focused on the financial stability of the club and provided recommendations for improvement. One notable suggestion, the installation of a new 3G pitch, is currently being implemented after successfully securing planning permission.
Recognising their growing passion for accounting, they completed their Master’s in Accounting in September and are now eager to pursue the ACCA qualification. Recently, they were placed by Howett Thorpe in a Chartered Accountants Practice, where they received four weeks of intensive training. Although resource management challenges led to their departure, the client provided excellent feedback, praising them as a passionate, motivated, and intelligent individual.
Exposure includes:
- As an Audit and Accounts Trainee, gained hands-on experience in preparing financial statements for diverse clients in compliance with accounting standards.
- Responsible for preparing job-specific budgets, reconciling accounts, and preparing working papers for review by senior staff.
- Assisted in the preparation of detailed Profit and Loss statements and Balance Sheets.
- Obtained QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor certification, enhancing technical expertise.
System exposure: Sage, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Hubspot, R-Code, SPSS, Quickbooks.
Candidate ref: 120205
Location: Hampshire
Notice period: Immediately available
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