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United Kingdom

Pinner, Greater London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Moore Stephens LLP is one of the leading international accounting and consulting networks outside the Big 4. I joined the CCG department at Chantrey Vellacott which merged with Moore Stephens LLP in May 2015. The role involves leading the interim and final audits of small and medium sized companies, and has enabled me to gain experience in different industries such as charities, not for profit, manufacturers and unions.Main Responsibilities- Planning the audit, including preparing… Show more Moore Stephens LLP is one of the leading international accounting and consulting networks outside the Big 4. I joined the CCG department at Chantrey Vellacott which merged with Moore Stephens LLP in May 2015. The role involves leading the interim and final audits of small and medium sized companies, and has enabled me to gain experience in different industries such as charities, not for profit, manufacturers and unions.Main Responsibilities- Planning the audit, including preparing and updating the permanent file.- Briefing the team, training and supervising new and junior members of staff in all aspects of accountancy and audit, and reviewing their work. - Ensuring that jobs are completed on time and within budget.- Responding to and dealing with general client queries.- Presenting a complete assignment file to the Audit Manager, including completing the audit programs, and drafting finalization documents like Letter of Representation, Minutes, Management Letter, etc. Show less

London, United Kingdom

As part of ‘the A-Team’, I was involved in the interim and final audits of small and medium sized companies, mainly owner managed business. I gained experience in all areas of the audit process and worked closely with a variety of clients. Main Responsibilities- Planning and budgeting resources (staff and time) for engagements.- Understanding and documenting clients’ businesses, their markets and all the business risks and factors that affect them.- Understanding and… Show more As part of ‘the A-Team’, I was involved in the interim and final audits of small and medium sized companies, mainly owner managed business. I gained experience in all areas of the audit process and worked closely with a variety of clients. Main Responsibilities- Planning and budgeting resources (staff and time) for engagements.- Understanding and documenting clients’ businesses, their markets and all the business risks and factors that affect them.- Understanding and documenting internal controls at entity level and considering fraud risks.- Preparing audit strategies and plans.- Designing and performing tests of control.- Designing and performing substantive tests on all balance sheet and profit and loss account items.- Communicating with clients prior to and during audits to inform of audit requirements, and after audits to clear up review points during the completion stage.- Supervising and assigning tasks to junior audit team members and reviewing their work.- Completing corporation tax computations using Alphatax.- Preparing audit review points for Audit Managers and Partners, and joining them for ‘audit close’ meetings with clients’ senior management.- Completing reports in-line with regulatory requirements such as ABTA, ATOL, IATA, AITOT etc. Show less

London

I obtained hands-on experience of accounts preparation and tax compliance work. I became familiar with the presentation and layout of UK statutory accounts, and the accompanying notes and disclosures. I also gained foundational knowledge of how the UK tax system operates, and of the tax laws that need to be complied with by both individuals and businesses.Main Responsibilities- Limited Company accounts (full and abbreviated)- Sole Trader & Partnership accounts- Preparation… Show more I obtained hands-on experience of accounts preparation and tax compliance work. I became familiar with the presentation and layout of UK statutory accounts, and the accompanying notes and disclosures. I also gained foundational knowledge of how the UK tax system operates, and of the tax laws that need to be complied with by both individuals and businesses.Main Responsibilities- Limited Company accounts (full and abbreviated)- Sole Trader & Partnership accounts- Preparation of Corporation and Personal Tax Returns, and advising clients of their tax liabilities/ repayments - P11D forms, together with Section 336 letters- Monthly and quarterly VAT Returns, including Flat Rate Scheme Returns- Completion of Companies House forms, including 288a (Appointment of Director or Secretary), 288b (Terminating Appointment as Director or Secretary), 363 (Annual Return), and 652a (Application for Strike Off)- Completion of other HMRC forms, including VAT forms (e.g. VAT1 and VAT7)- General administrative duties, including correspondence to clients such as Payment on Account reminders and filing due dates Show less

Dubai

As a Trainee Auditor, I assisted senior team members with the completion of statutory audits. I gained an insight into the operations of businesses of various types and sizes. I further developed my technical and analytical skills, and also my aptitude for team working and liaising with clients.Main Responsibilities- Statutory audit work, including substantive testing and analytical reviews- Walkthrough testing on key processes - Testing and appraising the effectiveness of… Show more As a Trainee Auditor, I assisted senior team members with the completion of statutory audits. I gained an insight into the operations of businesses of various types and sizes. I further developed my technical and analytical skills, and also my aptitude for team working and liaising with clients.Main Responsibilities- Statutory audit work, including substantive testing and analytical reviews- Walkthrough testing on key processes - Testing and appraising the effectiveness of internal controls- Assisting the Audit Manager in preparing summary memos and audit reports - Administrative duties including preparation of correspondence to clients Show less

Education record

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting And Finance

Education record