Your Name BSc (Hons 2:1)
Your address, telephone and email detailsOBJECTIVE
A highly numerate and reliable graduate with a strong academic record; conscientious and detail orientated, methodical in approach and able to work in teams as well as on own initiative. Seeking a Trainee Accountant position aiming to qualify via the ACA or ACCA examinations.
KEY STRENGTHS
- Communication: Conveys complex or technical information in clear language for non-specialists; proven communication skills in university presentations, report writing and voluntary work.
- Numeracy: Keenly analytical and logical approach with good attention to detail. Competent working with numbers, especially statistical analyses which involved the analysis and summarisation of numerical information whilst achieving exceptional university grades.
- Leadership and Self-Management: As a Sergeant in the ATC entailed leadership of groups of approximately 6-50 cadets. Completion of a challenging individual final project at university required a large amount of self-management, motivation and work prioritization.
- Team Work: Team work developed by Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award scheme via the Air Training Corps (ATC); involved 80 km hiking expedition; long-term group planning of routes, necessities, and presentations.
- Problem Solving: Detailed investigation into specific project areas and analysis of information before putting forward suggestions and conclusions in the form of a report and oral presentation.
EMPLOYMENT
J. Sainsbury West Hove 2004-Date
General Merchandise Sales Assistant. Mainly provide information/advice to customers and till usage. Department won award for 'Best General Merchandise Department of the Region' for the past 2 years.
Forfar's Sussex Bakery, Hove 2002- 2003
Sales Assistant.Various customer service roles; Regularly worked in unfamiliar stores across Sussex
West View Rest Home, Hove 2000- 2002
Volunteer of the St Vincent of Paul's (SVP) AssociationArranged regular meetings with a small group of SVP members and weekly visits to the home.
EDUCATION
University of Brighton 2003 - 2006
BSc (Hons 2:1) Biomedical Sciences
Developed analytical thinking, data management, problem solving and report writing skills; communication skills strengthened and effective working relationships established. Being well-organised and time efficient resulted in Firsts for all modules in the final semester of the degree.
Education:
Cardinal Newman Catholic School and Sixth Form 1997 – 2003
A Level: Mathematics (C), Biology (C), Chemistry (D).
AS Levels: Psychology (B), General Studies (D)
11 GCSEs: 3 A*'s, 4 A's, 4 B's including English, Mathematics and Triple Science.
OTHER INFORMATION
Personal Aspirations:
Aim to become qualified as an accountant via the ACA or ACCA qualifications.In 10 years time I hope to have reached a senior or managerial position within the sponsoring firm.
Technical Skills:
Fully competent with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook, and statistical packages, 'Minitab' and 'SPSS', able to touch-type at a very fast rate
Languages: French - basic communication.
Driving License: Full, clean, UK license for 3.5 years
Other Qualifications: Grade 5 Music Theory with Distinction Grades 1, 3, 5, 7 and 8 Flute with Merits and Distinctions
INTERESTS
Civilian Instructor in the ATC (previously a Sergeant via promotions); gained a wide variety of skills, particularly team work and leadership, an extreme example involved leading a team of 8 on a strenuous 50 km night walk over the South Downs.
Duke of Edinburgh scheme Gold Award.
A high standard player of the flute, oboe and recorder; previous member of the Brighton & Hove Music Youth organisation participating in many solo, duet, trio, and large band/orchestral activities.
REFERENCES
A list of references is available on request.