Alex Archbold
Lisburn,Antrim
Summary
I am an Exam Qualified Chartered Accountant with extensive experience working in practice with clients from a wide variety of sectors. Knowledgeable about financial processes with strong analytical skills. Experienced in team collaboration, problem-solving, and time management. Demonstrates proficiency in statutory and fund accounts preparation, VAT returns, bookkeeping and audit. Adept at using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage software, and Microsoft Excel to optimise financial processes. Strong client relationship building abilities complemented by staff mentoring and development skills. Hard-working and motivated as I step into a new challenge and hope to grow within the firm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accounts Supervisor
Johnston Kennedy DFK
Belfast
2019.09 - Current
- Prepared company, charity and individual financial statements, ensuring compliant with the relevant framework.
- Prepared management accounts and cash flow projections to assist with tax planning.
- Reviewed financial statements prepared by junior staff with a keen eye for discrepancies.
- Compile the audit file for companies and charities from planning through to completion, including client correspondence.
- Served as main point of contact for clients on bookkeeping, VAT, and QuickBooks, fostering strong client relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
- Managed timely submission of VAT returns for compliance with statutory obligations including dealing with HMRC investigations.
- Conducted monthly account reconciliations, identifying and rectifying discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
- Improved bookkeeping practices leading to more efficient record keeping procedures.
- Trained junior staff in accounting software use e.g. QuickBooks and Sage.
Education
Exam Qualified Chartered Accountant
Chartered Accountants Ireland
Belfast 2021.09 - 2025.08
Qualified Accounting Technician
Accounting Technicians Ireland
Belfast 2019.09 - 2021.06
A-Levels -
Ballyclare High School
Ballyclare 2018.09 - 2019.06
Skills
- GAAP knowledge
- Profit and loss analysis
- Cash flow management
- Statutory and fund accounts preparation
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Bank statement reconciliation
- VAT preparation and submissions
- Foreign exchange processing
- Inter-company accounts
- Statutory audit completion
- Sole trader accounts
- Use of Xero, QuickBooks and Sage software
- Microsoft excel mastery
- Client relationship building
- Staff mentoring and development
- Time management
Affiliations
- Cycling
- Pickelball
- Badminton
- Gym
- Leader in Boys Brigade
Accomplishments
Queen's Badge through Boys Brigade
Gold Duke of Edinburgh
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Exam Qualified Chartered Accountant
Chartered Accountants Ireland
2021.09 - 2025.08
Qualified Accounting Technician
Accounting Technicians Ireland
2019.09 - 2021.06
Accounts Supervisor
Johnston Kennedy DFK
2019.09 - Current
A-Levels -
Ballyclare High School
2018.09 - 2019.06