Harry Mckay
York
Summary
Trainee ACA accountant with expertise in accounting, audit, and bookkeeping services. Proficient in financial data analysis, technical knowledge, excel and various accounting software. Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills ready for application in an accounting role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Trainee Chartered Accountant
Holeys Chartered Accountants
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
2024.04 - Current
- ICAEW ACA Apprenticeship - 10/15 Exams - All first time passes - Average grade 84%.
- Experienced in accounts preparation of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies - including tax computations and CT600s, across various industries and sectors including farmers, retail, trades and services.
- Maintained a portfolio of clients and prepared monthly VAT returns ensuring compliance with legislation, meeting tight deadlines, and providing tailored advice to improve bookkeeping and financial performance.
- Involved in Audits of small and medium companies, including groups with turnover greater than £50 Million. Progressed from completing audit tests to preparing planning and completion documentation.
- Trained new apprentices in accounts preparation and audit testing to ensure strong team cohesion and performance.
- Proficiency with various cloud and desktop accounting software including CCH, Sage, Sage Online, QuickBooks, Xero, FreeAgent and NetSuite.
Recruitment Consultant
George Thomas
Harrogate
2023.06 - 2024.03
- Working on positions across Finance, Operations and Sales positions within the packaging industry up to C-Suite level.
- Keeping up to date with changing legislation within the packaging industry and anticipating the future needs of clients.
- Developed strong networking and negotiation skills with both candidates and clients; agreed terms with five companies George Thomas had never placed with.
- Successfully made three placements within the first six months; more than any other new employee in 2023.
Disability Carer
Devizes
2021.01 - 2023.06
- Offered meaningful, individualised support and companionship by nurturing a one-on-one relationship to maintain positive wellbeing and growth.
- Navigated the clients demanding disabilities, including wheelchair use and lack of speech, while providing enjoyable days out of his home to enrich quality of life.
Sales Assistant
WHSmith
Devizes
2018.08 - 2020.12
- Promoted to Duty Manager despite being the youngest employee. Successfully managed up to three other employees, ensuring we hit sales targets and raised customer satisfaction while maintaining the shop floor.
- Fully trained in cashing up the safe and tills and correctly entering data.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - English and Politics
York University
York 2020.09 - 2023.06
A Levels -
St Augustine's Catholic College
Trowbridge 2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs -
Lavington School
Market Lavington 2016.09 - 2018.06
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Time management
- Detailed oriented
- IT & Software Proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
Hobbies
Formula 1, Reading, Hiking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trainee Chartered Accountant
Holeys Chartered Accountants
2024.04 - Current
Recruitment Consultant
George Thomas
2023.06 - 2024.03
Disability Carer
2021.01 - 2023.06
Bachelors of Arts - English and Politics
York University
2020.09 - 2023.06
A Levels -
St Augustine's Catholic College
2018.09 - 2020.06
Sales Assistant
WHSmith
2018.08 - 2020.12
GCSEs -
Lavington School
2016.09 - 2018.06