1. Ruth Ostrowski
39 Queens Crescent Edinburgh EH9 2BA | 07759056909 | ruth.ostrowski@icloud.com
PROFILE
I am a highly motivated and determined Accounting Masters graduate with over 3 years’ experience
of having a wide range of duties regarding company accounts. A strong communicator with excellent
interpersonal skills who contributes extensively to team work and always displays a willing manner.
As a result, I believe that I would make a valuable addition to your company. I am looking for an
accounting traineeship in London where I will be trained up to become a chartered accountant. I am
particularly keen to relocate to London because of the plethora of opportunities found there.
EDUCATION
MSC Financial Management and Accounting (Merit)
Napier University (Sep 2015 – Oct 2016)
Core Modules Include: Accounting for Performance Management, Financial Management, Financial
Reporting and Analysis, Strategic Performance Management, Organisational Change and
Management, Contemporary Issues in Strategic Management
Dissertation Topic: The investment analysis of ‘Tesco PLC’ with the objective of producing an
evaluation of company shares for potential investors.
BA Business Studies (Merit)
University of Strathclyde (Sep 2011 – May 2014)
Core Modules Include: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Business Finance, Portfolio Analysis,
Treasury Management and International Finance
WORK EXPERIENCE
Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland, Colorado Construction and Engineering
Oct 2016 – Present (Temporary Administrator / Accounts Assistant Roles)
Responsibilities
 Involvement in the marking process of CA mock examinations.
 Update mock exam results onto spreadsheets.
 Raise, issue and receipt purchase orders.
 Forward results to companies and students.
 Use IMIS software to update student records and results.
 Handle and report on CA course feedback forms.
 Issue retake material to students.
 Update sage 50 accounts.
 Credit control.
Go.Fun.Hill, Children’s Charity, (Treasurer Trustee)
Nov 2012 - Current
Responsibilities
 Project-manage the process to become a registered and practicing charity.
 Create and update accurate financial records.
 Guarantee the use of funds complies with conditions set by funding bodies. I must monitor
spend on the specified use and establish that it is within the cost budget.
 Create accurate budgets and cost analysis for major donators, to clearly present the use of
donations.
 Advise on the charities fundraising and donation applications (I have personally been
responsible for applying for grants bringing in £23,000 within a year).
 Responsible for year-end account submission and must keep in regular contact with the
charity founder, sponsors and the Scottish Charity Regulators.

2. Execspace Ltd, Corporate Events, (Accounts Assistant)
Aug 2015 - Feb 2016
Responsibilities
 Update and reconcile Sage 50 accounts.
 Advanced use of Microsoft excel. (Pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s).
 Receive and process all supplier invoices, expense forms and BACS requests for payments.
 Raise and issue commission claims and bill back invoices.
 Manage invoice-finance banking system. Intra account transfers.
 Prepare KPI reporting and analysis for finance manager.
 Assist with the interview, hiring and training process in the accounts department.
Gibbon Lawson Mckee Ltd, Architects/Building Surveyors, (Finance Administrator)
Jun 2014 – May 2015
Responsibilities
 Report directly to the Finance Manager and Senior Directors.
 Prepare bespoke monthly client invoices.
 Communicate clearly and professionally with high net-worth clients.
 Ensure the accurate and timely processing of supplier billing.
 Reconcile supplier statements, bank and credit card accounts.
 Manage incoming and raise outgoing cheques.
 Credit control and petty cash.
KEY SKILLS DEVELOPED
 Multitask and prioritise conflicting work demands.
 Excellent verbal and written communication.
 Meticulous creation and presentation of financial records.
 Methodical and systematic approach to challenges.
 Pro-active forward thinking using own initiative to solve problems.
 Organise and plan workload.
 Efficient and consistent completion of all tasks.
 Ability to process accurately with good attention to detail.
 Adaptability to company policy and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Accounts Technician Diploma with AAT Level 2 (Distinction)
Pitman Training Centre (Jan 2013 – Jun 2014)
Core Subjects Include:
2010 Expert MS Excel, Book-Keeping, Practical Payroll, Sage 50 Payroll, Sage 50 Accounts, Numeric
Data Entry
Secretarial Diploma (Distinction)
Pitman Training Centre (Jan 2013 –Oct 2013)
Core Subjects Include:
2010 Intermediate MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook, Audio Transcription, Touch Typing (69wpm),
Business Document Production
INTERESTS
Keen interest in international financial markets, I keep up-to-date with new developments through a
subscription to The Economist. A member of the Strathclyde University Dance society, part of the
squad to win competitive dancing awards.