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Lindsay Johnston

Page 2 of 2Miss Lindsay JohnstonLINDSAY JOHNSTONAddress: 24 Dulnain Road, Mastrick, AB16 6TB.Mobile: 07787532260Email: [email protected]

Career ObjectiveCompleted a HND in accounts and finance, receiving two As 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 CAs. 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 ProfileExperience 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 HistoryOct 2013/ Present Andrew Philip Chartered Accountants.A small accounting firm that takes on accountancy work for Limited companies, Soletraders and Partnerships. My duties includedProcessing payroll using Sage 50 payroll software, Bookkeeping using Sage 50 Accounts.Processing fee notes using CCH software.Preparing personal & corporation tax returnsPreparing 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 LtdA 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 DecoratorTime 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 shop. Other tasks included shop replenishment, working on till, answering the telephone.

Jul 2005 - Dec 2009 - Painter and Decorator - North off shore LtdNorth 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.

EducationCurrently Completing -AAT Level 3 Diploma in accounting.Passed first exam on Preparing final accounts January 2015Second 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 gainedPreparing final AccountsFinancial reporting & analysisCost AccountingBusiness TaxationManagement Accounting decision makingBusiness Law An IntroIncome taxUsing financial software Sage AccountsCompany Law An IntroAuditingAccounting for specialized transactions

Highers 2010- 2011 Geography A Psychology AEnglish AMathematics(Int 2), A

Painting and Decorating 2005 - 2009Scottish Vocational Qualifications Level 2, 3 & Advanced CraftConstruction; Painting and Decorating

Additional InformationDriving License:Full / UK

RefereesAvailable on request