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ICAS
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Rachael Wilson

Hamilton

Summary

Part qualified accountant with a drive to succeed and develop professionally. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure & meet deadlines. Friendly individual with excellent problem-solving, communication and customer service skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Assistant Accountant

BK Plus
Glasgow
03.2025 - Current
  • Managed a varied portfolio of clients from from “books in” to submission of final accounts
  • Liaised directly with clients regarding the preparation of their accounts, corporation and personal tax returns
  • Preparation of quarterly VAT returns for clients
  • Monthly bookkeeping to meet individual client needs
  • Gained further experience using IRIS, CCH, Sage, Xero, FreeAgent, etc.

Trainee Chartered Accountant

Robb Ferguson
Glasgow
07.2023 - 03.2025
  • Gained experience working using a number of accounting programmes including Iris, Sage, Xero and CCH to produce accounts for sole traders, partnerships and companies.
  • Prepared Corporation Tax Computations for all clients
  • Spent time assisting the tax department in producing and submitting Personal Tax Returns.
  • Led a variety of different sized company and charity audits.
  • Trained new employees on how to carry out audit work & produce accounts using a variety of software
  • Additional audit work i.e. carrying out stock takes, overseeing all bank/solicitor letter requests and ensuring these were received on time.

Communications Manager

Erasmus Student Network, University of Glasgow
Glasgow
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • After my year abroad, I joined the Erasmus Group at my home university to support incoming exchange students.
  • I was required to post details of all upcoming events to the group's Instagram and Facebook pages, as well as their WhatsApp group to keep students informed of different events they could attend to help them meet new friends in Glasgow.
  • I helped organise these events and ensured they ran smoothly.
  • This role massively improved my communication skills and allowed me the opportunity to interact with a very diverse group of people.

Youth Coach

Achieve More! Scotland
Glasgow
06.2019 - 07.2023
  • Working in a number of schools in deprived areas in and around Glasgow, coaching a variety of sports and activities to children to support their well-being and improve their life chances.
  • Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we distributed food packages to support families in response to the restrictions which were enforced during lockdown.
  • This role has improved my leadership and team working skills and has also given me an insight into the difficulties faced by families so close to home.

Team Member

Greggs
Strathaven
12.2018 - 09.2019
  • Served food and beverages to customers, cleaned the store to a high standard, ensured stock was at the correct level and replenished when necessary.
  • I adhered to strict guidelines surrounding food safety and hygiene and was able to multi-task and maintain great customer service.
  • This role also improved my communication skills.

Stable Hand

West Kype Farm
Strathaven
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Completed work experience at my local stables - West Kype Farm, shortly after this, I was offered a job with them.
  • I helped out over the busier winter months and spent my weekends mucking out, making feeds for the horses and fulfilling the clients needs for not only themselves but also their horse.
  • This experience improved my communication and teamwork skills.

Education

BAcc (Honours) - Accountancy with Finance

University of Glasgow

Exchange Year - Accounting and Business Management

LUISS Guido Carli
Rome

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong leadership and management
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Highly motivated
  • Accurate and detailed
  • Honest and professional

ICAS

Knowledge Level - Completed

Skills Level - DRT (79%), RP2 (TBC)

References

Avais Sharif, BK Plus, 07497 540548, Avais.Sharif@bkplus.co.uk


Liam MacDonald, Robb Ferguson, 07826 926699, Liam.Macdonald@robbferguson.co.uk


Robert McHarg, Achieve More Scotland, 07842 886036, robert@achievemorescotland.co.uk

Exam Results

Highers:

A - Maths

A - English

A - Accounting

A - Business

A - Physics

A - Human Biology

A - Spanish


National 5's:

A - Maths

A - English

A - Admin & IT

A - Physics

A - Biology

A - Music

A - Hospitality


Timeline

Assistant Accountant

BK Plus
03.2025 - Current

Trainee Chartered Accountant

Robb Ferguson
07.2023 - 03.2025

Communications Manager

Erasmus Student Network, University of Glasgow
05.2022 - 07.2023

Youth Coach

Achieve More! Scotland
06.2019 - 07.2023

Team Member

Greggs
12.2018 - 09.2019

Stable Hand

West Kype Farm
09.2018 - 04.2019

BAcc (Honours) - Accountancy with Finance

University of Glasgow

Exchange Year - Accounting and Business Management

LUISS Guido Carli

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