Chris Paul

I am currently employed full time by a Scottish charity while self studying with the AAT and CIMA. While working within my support role I have also carried out duties in the finance department to compliment my qualifications. I have also worked as Team leader for a service I have worked in to provide extra support and improve quality.

I am currently mastering Microsoft Excel and Excel expert and this stage of my qualification (AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting). I self study and plan to progress onto the Professional Diploma in Accounting as well as finishing my Certificate with CIMA. I am extremely resilient and persistent in my efforts and I will continue to equip myself with knowledge and certification until I reach my desired role.

Cornerstone

Support Practitioner

(2016-current)

Writing risk assessments, support plans and create outcomes which are achievable.

· Coordinate fire drills, ensure all Health & Safety documents are kept up-to-date including risk assessments.

· Working with families, professionals and local authorities to ensure the right care is delivered.

· Making rotas ensuring support circumstances are accommodated

· Conducting monthly, quarterly and annual Finance audits

· Chairing and minute-taking team meetings

· Provide 24 hour care in the form of sleepover shifts

· Writing reports and documenting any incidents or accidents

· Manage challenging behaviour while keeping myself and others safe

· Perform daily cleaning tasks following infection control guidelines

· Cash handling and supporting people to work within a budget

· Act accordingly to solve complex mental health difficulties and provide support for emotional well-being

· Help supported people to meet their full potential and live valued lives

Lead Practitioner

(06/22-11/22)

I provided support in one of the services I worked in as a Team Leader. These duties were as follows;

• Carrying out staff supports to the team members
• Creating rotas, managing the budget and ensuring shifts were covered
• Recruitment, short listing and interviewing candidates
• Conducting Audits and reviewing risk assessments
• Communicating with professionals and local authorities as well as chairing reviews.
• Carrying out staff observations and following up on concerns.
• Reviewing and achieving improvement plans with senior management
• Ensuring a high quality of care is provided at all times.

Finance assistant

(2019-2022)

These were extra duties carried out along side my care role to compliment my accounting qualifications.*

· Reporting to the Accountant

· Posting Journal entries and reversing journal entries

· Analysing and investigating discrepancies

· Analysing costs and gathering evidence

· Bank reconciliation

· Checking and posting imprests for care services

· Ensuring balances are up-to-date against nominal codes

· Communicating with managers to ensure deadlines are met

· Creating and editing Excel spreadsheets

AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting

• Bookkeeping Transactions and Controls Part 1
• Bookkeeping Transactions and Controls Part 2
• Sage 50 Accounts
• Work Effectively in Finance
• Elements of Costing

Advanced Diploma in Accounting with AAT

• Advanced Bookkeeping
• Ethics for Accountants
• Final Accounts Preparation
• Management Accounting : Costing
• Indirect Tax
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Excel Expert