Ben Ligertwood
Aberdeen
Summary
An experienced Accounts Assistant with advanced excel skills and knowledge of accounting practices. Efficient with a close attention to detail.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accounts Assistant
Altrad Sparrows
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
2022.09 - Current
- Large project, milestone, ad-hoc, intercompany & managed contract invoicing.
- Lead weekly WIP meetings with Engineers and Business Managers to ensure timely invoicing.
- Preparation of month-end overhead reports for issuance to the relevant Business Managers and budget-holders.
- Preparation of accruals, pre-payments and cost deferrals for the direct overhead budgets.
- Journal preparation and posting.
- Assisting with audit sample requests.
- Training new-starts and interns on processes, procedures, financial system and invoicing as per contractual requirements.
- Raising queries with supply-chain and accounts payable if materials receipted and supplier invoices don't match/balance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen 2019.09 - 2022.06
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
North East Scotland College
Aberdeen 2017.11 - 2019.06
Skills
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Problem Solving
- Budget management
- Excel Proficient
- Commercial and contractual awareness
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
Altrad Sparrows
2022.09 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
Robert Gordon University
2019.09 - 2022.06
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
North East Scotland College
2017.11 - 2019.06