Kevin Foy
Luton,Bedfordshire
Summary
Motivated 19-year-old with professional experience in the accountancy field, having developed strong analytical, organisational, and attention-to-detail skills. Now seeking a career change to apply these transferable skills in a new environment, with a strong willingness to learn and grow professionally.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Trainee accountant
Miller & Co Chartered Accountants Luton
Luton, England
09.2024 - Current
- Performed regular bank statement reconciliations for optimal accounting oversight.
- Researched and assessed multiple accounting software systems, specifically Quickbooks and Xero, obtaining certifications to validate knowledge and proficiency in the software applications.
- Supported year-end accounts for over 50 sole traders and partnerships.
- Efficiently organised workloads to adhere to tight deadlines.
Bartender
St Josephs Parish Centre
Luton, England
05.2019 - 09.2024
- Ensured customer satisfaction throughout peak periods, such as Christmas when shifts fluctuated by up to 300 customers, through effective service delivery.
- Trained new staff using extensive bar experience to enhance team performance.
- Developed money management skills through consistent cash handling and transactions.
- Handled intoxicated customers efficiently, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Acquired transferable life skills applicable across various job roles.
Education
GCSEs - Multiple Subjects including Maths and English
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Luton 09.2020 - 06.2022
A-Levels - Accountancy and Applied Business
Cardinal Newman 6th Form
Luton 09.2022 - 06.2024
Skills
- Financial reporting understanding
- Data entry speed
- VAT returns experience
- Account reconciliation
- Excel proficiency
- IRIS Accountancy Suite experience
- Xero experience
- Quickbooks Accounting Software experience
Certification
- Quickbooks Level 1 Certificate
Affiliations
- Sport and coaching sport
Accomplishments
Becoming a captain in various sporting teams that they have played for has helped me gain a sense of leadership to others which can easily be transferred to many fields of work.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trainee accountant
Miller & Co Chartered Accountants Luton
09.2024 - Current
A-Levels - Accountancy and Applied Business
Cardinal Newman 6th Form
09.2022 - 06.2024
GCSEs - Multiple Subjects including Maths and English
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
09.2020 - 06.2022
Bartender
St Josephs Parish Centre
05.2019 - 09.2024