Aiden Jones
Bristol
Summary
A highly competent Accountant with proficiency in financial record-keeping and strong analytical abilities. Helps drive financial improvements with reliable, accurate and compliant records for forecasting and business planning. Detail-oriented with financial data and careful to follow accounting best practices and regulatory requirements. In a previous employment worked towards ACA qualification, 6 exams remaining.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Accountant
Redmaids' High School
Bristol, Bristol
09.2024 - Current
- Managed and processed invoices for a £10+ million turnover business, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of billing.
- Coordinated with finance and operational teams to resolve discrepancies and streamline invoicing procedures.
- Led the creation of the budget for the upcoming financial year, ensuring alignment with company goals and financial targets.
- Collaborated with department heads to gather input, ensuring accuracy.
- Proactively managed the collection of overdue fees, maintaining a professional and persistent approach to chase outstanding debt.
- Communicated with clients to negotiate payment terms and resolve discrepancies, improving cash flow whilst maintaining a positive relationship.
- Contributed to maintaining a consistent cash flow by adhering to strict billing schedules.
- Assisted in the preparation and submission of the VAT report, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and deadlines.
Junior Adviser
Old Mill
Wells, Somerset
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Preparation and submission of annual financial statements, Corporation Tax returns, Personal tax returns, Bookkeeping and VAT returns.
- Manage a small portfolio of clients who have varying needs - Ranging from CICs, Sole trades and FRS102A & FRS 105 clients.
- Help more senior advisers across their larger portfolio assisting with meeting prep and various additional administrative jobs.
- Experience with various software's such as Clarity and Fathom to help clients improve business performance and use forecasts/budgets to make business decisions.
- Use software such as Dext to help improve efficiencies and accuracy within Bookkeeping.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Xero software.
- Assist clients and other offices with the firm with Xero queries.
- Prepared management accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management with Accounting and Finance
University of the West of England
Bristol, BST 09.2017 - 06.2020
A-Levels - Business, Accounting, Mathematics
Strode College
Street, SOM 09.2014 - 06.2016
GCSEs - Maths & English
Crispin School Academy
Street, SOM 09.2011 - 06.2014
Skills
- Customer relations
- Data Entry
- Billing and invoicing accuracy
- Budgeting and forecasting competence
- Project budgeting & cash flows
- Financial statement analysis
- Excel - Proficient with no mouse
- Account reconciliation
- Communication skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Administrative support
- Bookkeeping
- Xero
Affiliations
- Sports - I play football and golf regularly.
- Festivals - Attend many ranging from Glastonbury to Cheltenham.
Treasurer
Appointed Treasurer by the Chairman to oversee financial management and ensure a positive cash flow for my local football club.
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Redmaids' High School
09.2024 - Current
Junior Adviser
Old Mill
04.2021 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management with Accounting and Finance
University of the West of England
09.2017 - 06.2020
A-Levels - Business, Accounting, Mathematics
Strode College
09.2014 - 06.2016
GCSEs - Maths & English
Crispin School Academy
09.2011 - 06.2014
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