Flynn Hogg

I took on this role as a favour. The club was looking to fold if a new treasurer was not found, so I thought taking that responsibility would be a great experience and opportunity.

My role includes:

- Monthly bookkeeping and tracking the net flow of cash in the bank.

- Bank reconciliation to ensure bookkeeping is correct.

- Preparing accounts.

- Attending meetings and providing financial reports.

Recently, I attended the first AGM. When I was done presenting, I was shown appreciation for the vision I have for the club and the effort I am giving to help.

I started with no prior knowledge of accounting. In the summer of 2023, before I started my job, I studied from a textbook for a basic understanding of accountancy.

Since starting my graduate apprenticeship, I have had an array of first hand experiences and duties to carry out. This includes:

- Preparing annual accounts within given budgets. (I regularly prepare accounts from sole traders to limited companies)

- Preparing personal tax returns. (I have gained a good understanding of different tax reliefs and other tax-related matters, including dealing with investigations).

- Preparing VAT returns. (I am responsible for chasing client records and preparing most, if not all, of VAT returns for clients. Have a decent understanding of partial exemption, too).

- Preparing Corporation Tax Charges.

- Bookkeeping. (Certified advisor for both Xero and Quickbooks, the latter being an advanced certification. I bookkeep regularly and do so for a local sports club called Forth Valley Water Polo, of which I am the treasurer for almost a year).

- Preparing payroll. (Do so for clients either on a weekly or monthly basis. Have prepared payrolls for companies ranging from 2 employees to 15+ employees).

- Regularly communicating with clients.

- In charge of First Aid in the office. (I hold a First Aid certification at Scotland Level 6 - Scottish Higher equivalent).

- Constant planning of what work to be done and when to be done by - in accordance to deadlines etc.