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Edward Shearer

Undergraduate Accountant
Adelaide,SA

Summary

Knowledgeable Undergraduate Accountant with hands-on experience at Perks & Associates, adept in tax compliance and client advisory work. Tested ability to enhance work relationships and deliver on deadlines with high attention to detail. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and problem-solving, I effectively managed five daily billable hours, ensuring legal compliance and strategic financial planning.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Undergraduate Accountant

Perks & Associates
01.2024 - Current
  • Work twice a week Thursday and Friday 8-5 during University and four days per week Tuesday-Friday during University breaks.
  • Worked in a Chartered Accountants team comprising of 12 team members ranging from fellow Graduates to Directors.
  • Orchestrated contacting the ATO and drafting their correspondence's onto the client.
  • Received exposure to a range of clients from individuals, small businesses and through to ASX listed companies.
  • Contacted directly with our tax consulting team to identify possible tax minimisation strategies.
  • Was responsible for creating Trustee intention and Trustee minutes ensuring all accounting practices were legally compliant.
  • Had direct management of three Agribusiness clients with monthly financial reports, budget management and forecasting.
  • Received various soft skill training as a part of the Perks "Graduate Program" tailored to build professionalism.
  • Received monthly tax training to learn various tax skills specific to our Agribusiness clients.

Parcel Sorter

APD Parcel Delivery
11.2020 - 10.2023
  • Worked casually for three years during high school mainly during peak seasonal periods.
  • Started as early as 6am and ended as late as midnight some shifts - this was where I learnt my work ethic.

Crew Member

McDonalds
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Organised and managed orders for customers - this was where I build on my interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Laws And Commerce (Accounting) -

University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
04.2001 -

Headstart Scholarship - Law

University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

St Peters College
Adelaide, SA
04.2001 -

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Certification

Certificate III in Business

Interests

  • Football (AFL of course)
  • NFL
  • Non-Fiction Reading
  • Documentaries
  • Films

Timeline

Undergraduate Accountant

Perks & Associates
01.2024 - Current

Certificate III in Business

03-2022

Parcel Sorter

APD Parcel Delivery
11.2020 - 10.2023

Crew Member

McDonalds
02.2020 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Laws And Commerce (Accounting) -

University of Adelaide
04.2001 -

Headstart Scholarship - Law

University of Adelaide
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

St Peters College
04.2001 -
Edward ShearerUndergraduate Accountant