Accountant CV Template

If you’re looking to apply for a range of accounting jobs, we can help get your CV ready with our Accountant CV template. Simply follow our template and the examples provided, ensuring that your CV is unique to your key skills, experiences and achievements.

If you also need to go over the basics of CV writing, be sure to check out our handy how to write a CV guide.

 

Accountant CV Template

Full name

Address

Phone number

Email address

 

Personal statement

Example:

An extremely motivated and focused accountant with six years’ experience in financial reporting and accountancy. A broad and comprehensive knowledge of financial procedures and a keen eye for detail leads to fluid and transparent book-keeping and in turn client satisfaction. A positive and forward thinking attitude combined with a calm, professional demeanor delivers detailed and accurate accounting results.

 

Core skills

Example:

• Highly experienced in all aspects of financial accounting
• FSA registered
• Confident communicator
• Proven track record in identifying financial growth opportunities
• Strong knowledge of all major accounting systems
• Thrives in a high pressure work environment
• Flexible, adaptable and willing to go the extra mile
• Meticulous and thorough approach to accounting
• Client focused

 

Employment history

Example:

In-house Accountant – Dunne Bros, London

(November 2013 – Present)
Providing first class accountancy services to large business and offering financial solutions to promote business growth.

Duties

• Responsible for financial accounts, budget and cash flow
• Communicating with senior management regarding their options and suggesting tailored financial strategies
• Detailed analysis of financial data
• Identifying areas of potential profitability
• Maintaining the stability of company financial systems and ensuring the accuracy of accounting
• Supervising trainee accountants

 

Assistant Accountant – Marque Investments, London

(March 2010 – November 2013)

Duties

• Preparing sales invoices
• Carrying out daily financial reconciliations
• Reporting to the accounts team
• Helping to identify and rectify accounting anomalies
• Preparing end of month financial reports
• Collating detailed data on financial performance
• Fixed asset accounting
• Processing employee expense claims

 

Education

Example:

London Metropolitan University

(2006 – 2009)

BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Including the following modules:

• Introduction to financial accounting
• Legal and economic frameworks
• Accountancy for business
• Legislation and governance
• Principles of taxation
• Management accounting

 

Enfield Sixth Form College

(2004 – 2006)

A Level Business studies (A) English (A) Maths (A)

 

Bishop Stopford’s School

(2002 – 2004)

9 GCSEs C grade and above (including Maths and English)

 

References available on request

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require references from any of my previous employers.