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Amy Beattie

Lanark

Summary

A committed and drivee BAcc Accounting and Finance graduate, with a sound understanding of both financial accounting and management accounting. Having completed 5 years of education i thrive to improve and learn new skills, always pushing myself to achieve and succeed in everything i do. Proficient in Sage 50, transactional analysis, and balance sheet management. Demonstrates strong skills in budgeting and forecasting, cash flow projection, and accounts receivable maintenance. Adept at critical evaluation, tax knowledge, and payroll administration. Known for exceptional time-management and emotional intelligence. Career goal includes leveraging financial acumen to drive organisational success through effective bookkeeping and comprehensive financial strategies.

Diligent and driven graduate with solid foundation in financial analysis and accounting principles. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, paired with excellent communication skills. Capable of delivering accurate financial reports and contributing to strategic decision-making processes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Full Time Carer

N/A
Lanark, South Lanarkshire
10.2022 - 11.2024
  • Offered companionship to reduce feelings of loneliness to my father.
  • Nurtured trusted rapport with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of itimings and side effects.
  • Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
  • Regularly checked vital signs as part of ongoing monitoring of patient health status.
  • Administered medication, ensuring correct dosage and timing.

Customer sales assistant

B&M Retail
Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
02.2010 - 08.2014
  • Maintained knowledge of products and features to provide recommendations to customers.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Handled cash drawer efficiently, supporting end-of-day reconciliation.
  • Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
  • Employed design skills to create attractive merchandise displays, consistently increasing product appeal.
  • Conducted stock checks, faced-up shelves and recorded out-of-stock items to fulfil customer demand.
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Followed company procedures and guidelines for smooth retail operations.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance

University of the West of Scotland
Paisley
08.2016 - 08.2022

Skills

  • Sales forecasting
  • Cost Accounting
  • Knowledge of sage 50
  • Transactional Analysis
  • Computer literacy
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Balance sheet management
  • Critical evaluation
  • Tax knowledge
  • Cash flow projection
  • Taxation knowledge
  • Strategic planning
  • Budget and cashflow
  • Time-management
  • Accounts receivable maintenance
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Payroll administration
  • Bookkeeping

Timeline

Full Time Carer

N/A
10.2022 - 11.2024

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance

University of the West of Scotland
08.2016 - 08.2022

Customer sales assistant

B&M Retail
02.2010 - 08.2014
Amy Beattie