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Keira Wilkes

Keira Wilkes

Essex

Summary

Motivated, diligent and dedicated individual who applies my knowledge practically and technically. I provide all innovative and organisational skills to be able to carry out duties delegated to a high professional standard to improve the experience of all employees working within a project in a team. I can work under high pressures whilst keeping efficient and engaged in tasks or solving problems. I believe that, within the opportunity, you will be impressed with my strong work ethic, positive attitude and drive to always improve myself day by day by pushing myself further. Resourceful accounting professional with 5 years of experience in audit preparation and reporting, working with a wide range of clients in different industries. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

1
1
years of professional experience

Work history

Audit Associate

Grant Thornton LLP
09.2022 - Current
  • Carried out thorough reviews of client financial information and came to an appropriate audit opinion.
  • Liaised with the engagement and client team efficiently, in order to progress through the audit efficiently and meet the deadline of the signing date.
  • Completed sufficient audit work, noted findings and compiled evidence of misstatements and control findings.
  • Coached junior associates on the audit process, being a point of contact for their questions and informally reviewing their work.

Crew Trainer

McDonald, McDonald Pitsea Restaurant, Benfleet
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Working with team members to accelerate efficiency to the store
  • Operate drive-through services including taking orders, handling payment and food delivery in a friendly yet orderly manner
  • Provide friendly customer service whilst keeping organised in a dynamic fast-paced environment
  • Voluntary Work in Local Charity Shopd Time Around

Aspiring Professionals KPMG Accountancy Programme
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Attended educational webinars regarding accounting and business management
  • Expanded my knowledge of finance and potential career pathways
  • Valuable insight into the accounting industry from large companies such as KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Grant Thornton LLP
  • CIMA Business Management Virtual Work

Education

AAT Level 4 - Diploma in Professional Accounting

BPP University
London
05/2023 -

AAT Level 3 - Diploma in Accounting

BPP University
London
09/2022 - 05/2023

A-Levels - Maths, Psychology and Business

Appleton School
09/2020 - 06/2022

GCSEs and OCR - English, Maths, History, German, Music, Double Science and Further Maths

The Appleton School
Benfleet
09/2017 - 03/2020

Skills

  • Analytical thinker
  • Accounting and auditing standards
  • Confident communicator
  • Statistical analysis
  • Effective project management
  • Organisational skills

Additional Information

Delivered upon request.

Timeline

Audit Associate

Grant Thornton LLP
09.2022 - Current

Aspiring Professionals KPMG Accountancy Programme
05.2021 - 07.2021

Crew Trainer

McDonald, McDonald Pitsea Restaurant, Benfleet
08.2020 - 08.2022

AAT Level 4 - Diploma in Professional Accounting

BPP University
05/2023 -

AAT Level 3 - Diploma in Accounting

BPP University
09/2022 - 05/2023

A-Levels - Maths, Psychology and Business

Appleton School
09/2020 - 06/2022

GCSEs and OCR - English, Maths, History, German, Music, Double Science and Further Maths

The Appleton School
09/2017 - 03/2020
Keira Wilkes