cv of charlotte elizabeth owen

Curriculum Vitae of Charlotte Elizabeth Owen

Personal Details

Name: Charlotte Elizabeth Owen

Date of birth: 30th September 1989

Address: Greenways, 34 Broadmead, Heswall, Wirral CH60 1XD

Telephone: Home: 0151 342 9275 Mobile: 07896 832945

Email: [email protected]

Driving licence: Full licence since 2007

Education

University:

(2009-2012)

Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University.

BA (Hons) 2:1 in AccountingThe degree is professionally accredited and gives significant exemptions from: ACCA, CIMA, AIA and ICAEW.

Secondary school: Sacred Heart High School, Great Crosby, Merseyside

A Levels: Completed 2009

Sociology A English B

Mathematics B History C

GCSEs: Completed 2006

Mathematics A RE A*

English Lit A English Lang B

History A French B

Spanish A Double Award Science CC

Sociology A

Professional Qualifications

AAT Level Two Certificate in Bookkeeping Completed March 2014

Personal Statement

I have always had a love of mathematics; it was always my favourite subject in school and I enjoyed working with figures and solving puzzles. Furthermore, my passion for finance was triggered whilst on a six week summer placement in 2009 working for Grant Thornton in Liverpool. It was a fantastic opportunity as it allowed me to shadow a number of accountants, visit a few of the client sites and carry out some of the audit control testing. It gave me such a great insight into the accounting environment and what the role entails and was an unprecedented experience. This then gave me the drive whilst studying for my degree in Newcastle. It was there that I discovered my preference for management accounting. My preferred modules included such aspects as; cost accounting, budgeting, performance management, decision making and studying the link between human behaviour and the management accounting system. My enthusiasm and inclination towards these modules cemented my decision to carry out my professional examinations with the CIMA route.

As well as the desire and passion for accountancy, I feel I have the personal attributes to be a successful accountant. I am an honest person with a strong sense of integrity. I am also very well organised and I am comfortable working within a highly structured environment with strict rules and regulations. My studies have also allowed me to work on my time management skills, keeping up with deadlines and being able to organise and prioritise. As well as being comfortable with structure, I am always intrigued to learn more with an inquisitive mind and an eye for detail.

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Employment

Exchequer Solutions Ltd May 2014- Present

Position: Payroll Administrator

I was given a lot of responsibility early on which I thrived on. My duties incorporate; checking hours on hundreds of employee’s timesheets which we receive from many recruitment agencies, and then raising the suitable invoice to correspond to it. I then calculate the accurate wages including any statutory payments if necessary and manage holiday pay and expenses. I also calculate and process accurate payments to employees by cash, cheque or electronic transfer; i.e., transmitting data to the bank for payment. It is my responsibility to handle, liaise and respond to any discrepancies and queries relating to employees pay.

Part of my job is the dispensation of official documentation for starters and leavers. My job has a HR aspect to it also, including writing up character references on request.

Our company also deals with the Department of Work and Pensions and I am the first port of call in the company regarding any queries they may have.

I also have the task of closing the pay period; making sure the correct data regarding tax, National Insurance and the people we have paid and processed get launched to the HMRC in an efficient manner for a fresh week of payments to commence. With this task it is also my duty to enrol any new employees in the pension scheme, and refund any amounts after the employee has opted- out of the pension scheme.

Hard Day’s Night Hotel September 2013 – February 2014.

Position: Receptionist

As a hotel receptionist, it is essential that I maintained a friendly and professional manner at all times while being able to look after several things at once and always staying calm under pressure. My specific duties included:

Handling reservations and cancellations Managing payments Answering customer questions and resolving complaints Managing multiple administrative functions.

Debenhams, Liverpool August 2012- August 2013

Position: Senior Food Services Advisor; promoted after ten weeks.

Prior to promotion my duties included: Collecting payments from customers and taking orders Taking action to correct any problems Serving food and beverages, performing food preparation, while also stocking service

areasFollowing promotion, I became more accountable; if a manager or supervisor was not present, it was my responsibility to solve any problems. With this role, it was one of my duties to:

Open and close the restaurant including cashing up and making sure that all services

were safely and properly terminated in preparation for the next day’s trade.I am also a qualified first aider.

Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida, USA - Working overseas on a three month University Program.

May-August 2011

Position: International College Program, Parade Audience Control and Park Greeter in Magic Kingdom

This position gave me a unique and tremendous opportunity to develop real-world experiences while working in one of the most important front line roles at Disney’s signature theme park. It helped me develop transferable skills including guest service, effective communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving skills and all the while working on my confidence and self-reliance. My roles included:

Representing my unique culture and heritage Monitoring guest flow and providing a safe guest experience Assisting audience control Greeting guests as they enter the park Maintaining a clean working environment

Carnegie Library, Crosby 2005 – 2009; June-September 2010

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Position: Assistant Librarian

Working in a small team and interacting with the variety of customers ensured that I am able to listen carefully to others and work co-operatively, thereby continually improving my communication skills. In addition, at certain times I had to work independently which allowed me to use my own initiative, further developing my skills in: computer literacy, team leadership and problem solving

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