Laura Bowes
Haltwhistle
Summary
Part-qualified AAT professional skilled in problem-solving, task management and consistently delivering high-quality work. Highly motivated independent learner with an analytical mindset and attention to detail. Friendly and approachable nature supports effective collaboration and relationship building.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Services Assistant
Armstrong Watson LLP
12.2025 - Current
- Completing my Level 4 AAT qualification (Jan 2026 - present (due end date Mar 2027))
- Prepare financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and FRS 105 companies.
- Prepare business and corporation tax computations.
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
- Complete monthly bookkeeping.
- Complete quarterly MTD submissions.
Trainee Accountant
TC Stokoe Rodger Ltd
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Completed my Level 3 AAT qualification.
- Prepared year-end financial statements for sole traders and partnerships.
- Accurately prepared year-end adjustments, VAT returns, and tax computations.
- Completed double-entry bookkeeping by posting daily journals.
- Confidently and accurately utilise accounting software, such as: QuickBooks, Xero, CCH, Sage and Cashflow Manager.
Part-time Bookkeeper
Stokoe Rodger LLP
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Whilst completing my A-Levels, I applied to work part-time at a chartered accountancy firm.
- I processed invoices on Dext and then performed bank reconciliations on QuickBooks or Xero.
- I also balanced and posted journals, while ensuring all of the nominals on the ledger were accurate.
- After continuing to deliver accurate work, I was then offered a position to work at this firm full-time.
Education
AAT Level 3 Diploma in - Accounting
Kaplan
Sep 2025
A-Levels -
Haydon Bridge High School
Jun 2023
AS - Level -
Newcastle University
Jun 2022
GCSEs -
Haydon Bridge High School
Jun 2021
GCSEs -
Haydon Bridge High School
Jun 2020
GCSEs -
Haydon Bridge High School
Jun 2019
Skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Numerical proficiency
- Creativity
- Interpersonal skills
- Financial statement preparation
- Tax computation
- Bookkeeping
- VAT return filing
- Analytical thinking
- Willingness to learn
- Deadline management
GCSE Maths Tutoring
- Whilst working full time, I created a part-time business helping GCSE Students complete their GCSE Maths qualification. (Mar 2025 - Jul 2026)
Timeline
Business Services Assistant
Armstrong Watson LLP
12.2025 - Current
Trainee Accountant
TC Stokoe Rodger Ltd
08.2023 - 11.2025
Part-time Bookkeeper
Stokoe Rodger LLP
03.2022 - 08.2023
AAT Level 3 Diploma in - Accounting
Kaplan
A-Levels -
Haydon Bridge High School
AS - Level -
Newcastle University
GCSEs -
Haydon Bridge High School
GCSEs -
Haydon Bridge High School
GCSEs -
Haydon Bridge High School