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Sophie Stenton

Sophie Stenton

Bridlington,East Yorkshire

Summary

I have worked in the accounting sector for the last 16 years and as a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) for the last 10 of those, gaining knowledge and experience in all areas of accounting. I am highly motivated, hard working and a detail oriented professional, having worked in practice dealing with multiple accounts client's from varied industries. I have a proven track record of managing complex financial accounts, working under pressure and consistently meeting deadlines. I consider myself a strong team member with excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently, as well as within a team.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4016
4016
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Accountant

Bradbury & Co Accountants
Driffield, East yorkshire
02.2009 - Current
  • Bookkeeping including account reconciliations, reviewing and reconciling ledgers, preparing VAT returns, making payments to suppliers
  • Preparing managements accounts, quarterly and monthly for clients
  • Processing payroll, submitting RTIs, pensions reports, submitting P46 (cars)
  • Preparing and submitting CIS returns and providing monthly statements to subcontractors
  • Generating accurate financial reports using various software programmes including QuickBooks, Xero and Sage (completing training courses in all of these)
  • Leading audits and also assisting with audits and stocktakes
  • Preparing P11D's annually for all client's required to prepare P11D's
  • Preparing financial accounts and company tax returns
  • Preparing personal tax returns
  • Advising clients, with payroll, bookkeeping, account and tax queries
  • Reviewing files of junior members of staff, offering guidance and training
  • Previous admin duties including typing letters, answering the telephone and preparing post

Sales assistant

Tesco
Bridlington, East yorkshire
02.2006 - 02.2009
  • Worked in the clothing department, petrol station and check outs but also assisted in other departments around store when necessary.
  • On a daily basis I restocked the items, faced up shelves and reduced out of stock items.
  • Dealt with customers needs, answering any questions or complaints.
  • Assisted with regular stock takes
  • Completed daily reconciliation reports when working in the petrol station.

Other work history includes waitressing, shop assistant and junior hairdresser. Whilst on a working visa in Australia I also worked as a shop assistant and in a call centre.

Education

GCSEs - 11 including including Math, English and Science (A - C grades)

Bridlington School
Bridlington

A-Levels - Mathematics and Business Studies

Bridlington School
Bridlington

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and financial management

University of Hull
Hull
04.2001 - 06.2008

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Skills

  • ACCA Qualified
  • Knowledge of Sage 50
  • QuickBooks certified
  • Management accounting competence
  • Payroll administration
  • Knowledge of Excel and word
  • Time management excellence
  • Analytical and problem solving

Affiliations

  • I am a keen runner and love to keep fit with other physical activities like, yoga, hiking and spinning. I enjoy socialising, spending time with family and friends. I also love to travel, read, bake and do home renovations.

Timeline

Accountant

Bradbury & Co Accountants
02.2009 - Current

Sales assistant

Tesco
02.2006 - 02.2009

Bachelor of Science - Accounting and financial management

University of Hull
04.2001 - 06.2008

GCSEs - 11 including including Math, English and Science (A - C grades)

Bridlington School

A-Levels - Mathematics and Business Studies

Bridlington School

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Sophie Stenton