REECE BROWN
London,Newham
Summary
ICAEW Chartered Accountant with first-class BSc Honours in Accounting and Finance and all first-time exam passes. Experienced Audit Assistant Manager with 4 years within the Big 4, and a strong background in the Construction and Tech sectors. Proven ability to deliver high-quality audit services and foster client relationships through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Audit Assistant Manager
Cooper Parry
London
01.2024 - Current
- Liaised with clients to maintain professional relationships and ensure satisfaction.
- Collaborated effectively with other departments for smooth audit procedures.
- Provided insightful recommendations for improvement of financial systems.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Communicated audit findings effectively, promoted understanding amongst stakeholders, and using the findings as a basis for developing practical recommendations beneficial for the firm's growth.
- Established clear lines of communication between all levels of staff during auditing projects.
- Prepared audit reports, providing clear description of findings and issues identified and recommending appropriate solutions.
- Trained and mentored staff to perform best audit practices and improve quality standards.
- Composed professional development and educational plans for junior staff members through direct line management responsibilities.
Audit Associate
EY
London
07.2018 - 12.2023
- Contributed to the audit of a number of large clients, particularly in the Construction, Real Estate and Hospitality sectors, becoming a key team member for these significant engagements. This includes time spent on the audit of a listed client on the FTSE 250 index.
- Worked proactively to anticipate client needs and continually meet them for maximised client loyalty.
- Independently managed and maintained day-to-day client relationships.
- Demonstrated key understandings from IFRS to enhance the quality of audits.
- Prepared and presented audit findings to clients, highlighting areas for growth and suggesting rectifications.
- Managed on-shore and international field teams effectively, ensuring quality audit services for maximised client satisfaction.
- Provided dependable quality assurance, raising issues with senior management and taking a solutions-based approach to problem solving.
Shop Floor Volunteer Worker
The British Heart Foundation
Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
06.2017 - 06.2017
- Assisted customers in locating shop items within the store by taking them to the item's location.
- Calculated sales prices accurately.
- Processed sales transactions, cash and card payments, exchanges and refunds.
Team Member
The Sun Inn
Ulverston, United Kingdom
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Optimised customer experience, serving each guest with sincere, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Processed cash payments.
- Maintained facility compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements and licence regulations.
- Completed closing and shift change tasks in full to promote store efficiency.
- Responsible for onboarding and integrating new team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree - Accounting and Finance
Lancaster University
10.2016 - 06.2020
A-Levels - Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Accounting, Physics
Barrow Sixth Form College
09.2014 - 06.2016
Skills
- Onshore and international field team management
- Nurturing client relationships
- IFRS and FRS 102 expertise
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Workforce mentoring and coaching
- Computer literate
- Analytically minded
- Hard-working, dependable and reliable
- ACA/ACCA qualified
- Proficient in accounting and auditing systems such as Xero and Caseware
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Project management experience
Certification
ICAEW Chartered Accountant (September 2022)
Timeline
Audit Assistant Manager
Cooper Parry
01.2024 - Current
Audit Associate
EY
07.2018 - 12.2023
Shop Floor Volunteer Worker
The British Heart Foundation
06.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree - Accounting and Finance
Lancaster University
10.2016 - 06.2020
Team Member
The Sun Inn
08.2015 - 04.2016
A-Levels - Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Accounting, Physics
Barrow Sixth Form College
09.2014 - 06.2016
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