Holly Grant
Clarkson,WA
Summary
Offering proactive and adaptable approach, prepared to excel and grow in accounting environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp financial concepts and apply analytical skills to solve problems. Ready to use and develop organisational and financial management skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Manager
Fox Smith Associates
Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in the preparation of quarterly management accounts and financial statements.
- Processed invoices, payments, receipts, and journal entries in line with accounting procedures.
- Reconciled bank accounts and balance sheet items.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions in accounting systems (e.g, Xero, QuickBooks).
- Prepared and submitted VAT returns.
- Prepared and submitted payroll on a monthly basis.
- Prepared and submitted CIS returns
- Advertised for new employees and ran the interview process
- Responsible for onboarding new employees (eg contracts/new starter admin)
- Managed these employees through their training
Bookkeeper
Freelance
Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire, UK
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Set up clients on bookkeeping software
- Reconciled bank accounts and balance sheet items.
- Prepared accounts to trial balance for clients accountant.
- Tracked outstanding invoices and bills to ensure we had accurate financial records.
- Set up employees on payroll.
Bookkeeper
Jigsaw Accounting (now Fox Smith Associates)
Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepared and submitted VAT returns
- Prepared and submitted year-end accounts
- Assisted in the hiring of new employees and contractors
- Assisted in the set up of new office
Education
Certificate in Bookkeeping - Level 2
AAT
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry)
Brunel University London
Uxbridge07-2019
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- VAT returns preparation
- Payroll administration
- Employee onboarding
- Accounting software proficiency
Timeline
Accounts Manager
Fox Smith Associates
03.2025 - 09.2025
Bookkeeper
Freelance
06.2024 - 03.2025
Bookkeeper
Jigsaw Accounting (now Fox Smith Associates)
07.2023 - 06.2024
Certificate in Bookkeeping - Level 2
AAT
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry)
Brunel University London