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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
Adelaide, Australia
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
Adelaide, SA
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
Adelaide, SA
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
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Accounting software
Budget management
Cash flow management
Client advising
Problem-solving
Tax compliance
Certification
Certificate III in Business
Interests
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 -