Sam Ducker

As a proactive problem solver, I seek timely solutions with a strong sense of responsibility, ensuring reliability and integrity in my work. Self-motivated and always eager for growth, I approach tasks with determination, embracing challenges with perseverance. Effective communication is key in my interactions, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding.

Experienced with Xero, Microsoft Office - particularly Excel - and Sage, I am technically proficient. Overall, I pride myself on being a well-rounded individual excelling as a problem solver, responsible team member, self-motivated learner, good communicator, and hard worker.

Assistant Accountant – H & M Ltd (Accounting Firm) Dec 2022 – to date

Worked within an accountancy firm providing services such as year-end accounts, management accounts, audits, personal tax returns and VAT returns. Initially working primarily on VAT but with subsequent experience on accounts and management accounting. Accounts preparation included, bank reconciliations, coding transactions, depreciation, asset registers, HP agreements, loans, trade payables, trade receivables, forecasting formulas and data sets (management accounts), comparative data, VAT schemes (flat rate & cash accounting) and VAT rates (zero, no VAT, Exempt, 20% & 5%), CIS(Construction industry scheme), subsidies & grants, and organising clients’ working papers.

Other duties included database & filing management, general knowledge about Sole Traders and Partnerships. Frequent contact with clients maintained via email, phone call and face to face meetings/ drop ins. Fluent in Excel, Word, Nuance PDF, Hubdoc, Autoentry, Xero and experienced in Sage accounts.

AAT level 3 apprenticeship – Craven College, Skipton Jan 2023 – Feb 2024

Management Accounting Techniques – 86%, Financial Accounting – 83%. Business Awareness – 79%, Tax Processes for Businesses – 76%.