Lindsay Johnston is seeking full-time employment as a chartered accountant. She has a HND in accounts and finance with high grades, as well as experience working as an accountant and completing her AAT qualifications. Her career objective is to become a chartered accountant with experience in bookkeeping, payroll, tax returns, and financial software. She has excellent customer service skills and a can-do attitude.

1. LINDSAY JOHNSTON
Address: 24 Dulnain Road, Mastrick, AB16 6TB.
Mobile: 07787532260
Email: lindsay-1988@live.co.uk
Career Objective
Completed a HND in accounts and finance, receiving two A’s and a B. Volunteered two days a week at
Andrew Philip Chartered Accountants for nine weeks whilst on maternity leave, in order to gain work
experience. Currently completing level 3 in AAT whilst working at Andrew Philip CA’s. Main aim to
become a chartered accountant – member of CIMA but would be open to do ICAS or Certified
accountant - ACCA. Seeking full time employment.
Personal Profile
Experience using Sage payroll, Sage Accounts 50 and CCH software.
Competent in using Microsoft word, Word perfect and Excel.
Gained two awards for advanced craft in painting and decorating and was nominated for and
achievement award whilst doing highers at Aberdeen College.
Charity work – volunteered at a wild life ranch in South Africa for two weeks & done a sponsored
tandem skydive for the SSPCA raising over £400.
Excellent customer service; received good feedback on customer survey on many occasions including in
first month of occupation.
Can do attitude, thrive on having responsibility, quick and eager to learn and enjoy a challenge.
Work History
Oct 2013/ Present – Andrew Philip Chartered Accountants.
A small accounting firm that takes on accountancy work for Limited companies, Soletraders and
Partnerships. My duties included
 Processing payroll using Sage 50 payroll software, Bookkeeping using Sage 50 Accounts.
 Processing fee notes using CCH software.
 Preparing personal & corporation tax returns
 Preparing Draft accounts using Excel spreadsheets and entering final accounts into CCH software.
 Completing P11D benefits and expenses form for clients using P11D software.
May 2011/ May 2014 - Pet Shop Assistant – Pets at Home Ltd
A very busy customer orientated company, with a large number of customers wanting informative and
honest advice on the pets and product sold.
 Self-discipline - having to pass a large number of tests within a set time, to be able to give advice on
and sell pets.
 Being organized and tidy, consideration for others.
 Assertiveness - dealing with difficult customers when refusing sale of a pet.
 Work well under pressure, dealing with one customer whilst others wait at busy peak times
April – June 2010 – Bridge of Don Decorators – Painter and Decorator
 Time management and Prioritizing -deciding the best method of carrying out a job efficiently.
 Working on my own initiative, and at times supervising and delegating to an apprentice.
Feb 2010 – April 2010 - Monsoon/Accessorize, Union square - Shop Assistant
Working in a team to give the best customer service available to all customers was our main task in this
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2. shop. Other tasks included shop replenishment, working on till, answering the telephone.
Jul 2005 - Dec 2009 - Painter and Decorator - North off shore Ltd
North Offshore Ltd is a medium sized construction company, taking on refurbishment projects for
offices and hotels.
 Involved in refurbishment projects such as Altens Thistle Hotel and Denburn House. Working
within a large team - good communication and listening skills were essential.
 At times responsible for prioritizing jobs to get it completed on time.
Education
Currently Completing -AAT – Level 3 Diploma in accounting.
Passed first exam on Preparing final accounts – January 2015
Second exam for preparing accounts for soletraders and partnerships is booked for 27 Feb.
HNC (“A” gained) & HND (“A”&”B” gained) Accounting and Finance 2011-2013 -
Modules included -
Mathematic for Business – Merit gained Preparing final Accounts Financial reporting & analysis
Cost Accounting Business Taxation Management Accounting decision making
Business Law – An Intro Income tax Using financial software – Sage Accounts
Company Law – An Intro Auditing Accounting for specialized transactions
Highers 2010- 2011
Geography A
Psychology A
English A
Mathematics(Int 2), A
Painting and Decorating 2005 - 2009
Scottish Vocational Qualifications
Level 2, 3 & Advanced Craft
Construction; Painting and Decorating
Additional Information
Driving License: Full / UK
Referees
Available on request
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