Joseph McEwan is seeking a career progression opportunity while continuing his CIMA studies. He has a B.Acc (Hons) in Accountancy from the University of Glasgow and is aiming to qualify as a CGMA in early 2018. Currently he works as an Assistant Accountant at Scotch Frost of Glasgow where he performs various accounting functions including bank reconciliations, margin analysis, stock reports, and financial forecasting.

1. Joseph McEwan
12 Cardowan Road,
Carntyne, Glasgow, G326QP
Mobile: 07722470124
mcewan35@hotmail.co.uk
Personal Profile
A part qualified CIMA student and accountancy graduate with in depth technical knowledge of
various areas including management accountancy, professional ethics, international finance and
taxation. Seeking to progress my career further whilst simultaneously continue to study.
Education and Qualifications
2016- Diploma in ManagementAccountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountancy
Aiming to qualify as a chartered global management accountant (CGMA) in
early 2018
2010-2014 B.ACC (Hons) in Accountancy 2:1
University of Glasgow
Modules included:
 Auditing Theory and Practice,
 Advanced Financial Accounting Practice,
 International Financial Accounting,
 Accounting and Business Ethics
 Advanced Taxation.
Completed a dissertation in the final year with title of “Do environmental
factors have an influence on a country’s application of accountancy policies?”
which received good results and gave tremendous experience in time
management, attention to detail and project management.
2008-2010 Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College, Leicester
3 A-levels Accountancy (A); Mathematics (B); Geography (B)
2003-2008 The Lancaster School, Leicester
GCSEs: 1 A*, 2A’s, 4B’s and 1C including English literature, English
Language and Maths.
Distinction in OCR National Certificate in ICT
Work Experience
February 2016 – Present Assistant Accountant Scotch Frost of Glasgow
 After the restructuring of the finance function of the company, I was offered the newly
created role of assistant accountant
 My usual role includes all of the finance assistant duties listed below as well as:
o Daily bank reconciliations
o Daily margin analysis and stock reports for all depots
o Weekly and Monthly trading reports for sales reps and depots, which requires a high
level of competency on excel to manipulate data and present in a usable and simple
manner
o Forecasting future quantities required for certain items of inventories
o Reallocation of all directors and senior management expenses and credit cards
through the use of general journals and making sure all relevant VAT rules were
observed

2.  Also been accountable for some exceptional tasks such as yearly bad debt write off, work
with and aid the external auditors and provide assistance with the preparation of the files
requested by the HMRC for vat and corporation tax inspection.
 During this time, I have provided cover for credit control and allocated the cash receipts on
their behalf. I have also spent time counting the payments received from customers and the
correct process which ensures the risk of fraud is at a minimum. By doing this, I was able to
obtain a complete view of the finance function of the company.
January 2015 – February 2016 Finance Assistant Scotch Frost of Glasgow
 Main component of the job were duties relating to the purchase ledger, such as:
o Receiving and invoicing stock for all depots onto the Microsoft NAV software
o Organising and sending payments to suppliers
o Monthly supplier statement reconciliations
o Organise and communicate goods in calendar for the Glasgow Depot
o Any other supplier queries
 Also work on a daily basis with our shipping agents and global suppliers to ensure the
smooth clearance and delivery of imported shipping containers
November 2014-December 2014 Voluntary Work Experience DWP
 Helped in reception of the job centre, mainly helping customers use the computer systems
 Assisted customers with poor English communication to understand and fill in new claim
forms for various benefits
 Maintained confidentiality, whilst ensuring proper procedures were followed
May-September 2011/2012/2013 Machine Operator High Voltage Applications
 Worked autonomously and as part of a team to operate machines
 Time management and organisation skills were needed to run machines effectively
August 2010 Volunteer Complete Wasters
 Helped with waste recycling at the Summer Sundae Festival
 Main role was to help set up and distribute recycling points around the festival
 Assisted in organising bins in their optimal location to minimise litter
Additional Information
Treasurer of Accountancy Graduation Ball Committee
 Responsible to decide pricing structure of tickets
 Created budgeted income statements for various amounts of attendees to ensure that all the
desired components could be afforded
Interests
Currently I have an active interest in most sports, particularly football and cricket and I plan to start
learning how to play golf. In my free time, I am usually spending time with my friends and family and
trying to learn how to drive.
References
 Available on request