Ella Hall
Blackpool,Lancashire
Summary
I am 19 years old, and I am looking to begin a career in accountancy/finance. I feel extremely passionate towards the subject and genuinely enjoy learning about it and improving, therefore this is absolutely something I would love to pursue in life.
I am currently working full time alongside studying for my Level 2 AAT (Please note- I have partially completed the exams, as of now I have not yet finished the course)
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Payroll Assistant
Direct Recruitment Services Limited
Preston
2025.11 - 2026.09
- Managed payroll processes, including invoicing and ProForma invoice production, ensuring timely and accurate client billing.
- Developed and maintained spreadsheets to streamline data tracking and reporting.
- Communicated regularly with clients via telephone, addressing enquiries to enhance client satisfaction.
- Effective workload management while meeting multiple, strict deadlines.
- Filed documents to improve office organisation and efficiency.
- Gained practical skills in a dynamic office environment. within a busy office environment.
- I have been gaining experience at Direct Recruitment Services by temporarily stepping in as holiday cover. Within this role, I undertook the following:
Waitress
Cleveleys Cottage Cafe
Thornton, Lancashire
2023.05 - 2026.09
- Took orders, prepared drinks, attended to customers, served food, cleaned, and handled cash to ensure smooth café operations.
- Committed to delivering high-quality service in every task, ensuring customer satisfaction and a positive dining experience.
- Developed strong communication, efficiency, confidence, and teamwork skills through regular interactions with customers and colleagues.
- I currently work part-time as a waitress at Clevelleys Cottage Cafe.
Conveyancing Assistant
Vincents Solicitors
Lytham St. Annes
2025.08 - 2025.11
- Completed three months' work experience at Vincent's Solicitors as a conveyancing assistant in a fast-paced environment, gaining valuable insight into legal operations and enhancing various skills.
- For example, my confidence improved massively through speaking with clients on phone calls, as well as other solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders, etc.
- Drafted legal paperwork, improving attention to detail while organising and prioritising workload under pressure to meet important deadlines. Utilised Proclaim system for drafting contracts, transfers, and SDLT, and managed freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
- Gained clarity about career aspirations in law, confirming desire to progress towards becoming a solicitor.
Education
GCSEs -
Millfield Science and performing arts college
Thornton, Lancashire 2018.09 - 2023.06
A Levels -
The Blackpool Sixth Form College
Blackpool 2023.09 - 2025.06
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Payroll processing
- Microsoft Excel
- Document management
- Organizational Skills
- Office organisation
- Deadline management
- Time management
- Workload prioritisation
- Customer Service
- Client communication
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Hospitality
- Restaurant experience
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Time-management
- Effective communication
- Effective communication
Certification
Driving Licence, 2024-12-01, 2034-12-01
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age: 19
Affiliations
- Dance
- Travelling
Timeline
Payroll Assistant
Direct Recruitment Services Limited
2025.11 - 2026.09
Conveyancing Assistant
Vincents Solicitors
2025.08 - 2025.11
A Levels -
The Blackpool Sixth Form College
2023.09 - 2025.06
Waitress
Cleveleys Cottage Cafe
2023.05 - 2026.09
GCSEs -
Millfield Science and performing arts college
2018.09 - 2023.06