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Accounting resume

This free sample resume for an accounting professional has an accompanying sample cover letter to help you put together a winning job application.

Mary Smith

117 River Street
Homesville SA 6222
T: 06 8777 0000
M: 0444 404 044
E: msmith@email.com

Career Objective

To apply my accounting experience to a role in project accounting, and further develop my skills across different accounting areas to maximise my expertise and efficiency in the position.

Education

2008 Currently studying in Chartered Accountants Program (due to complete November 2009)
2006 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Major), University of Homesville
2002 Higher School Certificate, Homesville High School, TER: 95

Work Experience

January 2006 – present
Graduate Accountant (Settlements), Doyles Bank

• Complete accounting functions for classified transactions involving stock shares and government bond trading
• Finalise the day’s balance, and prepare and print management reports
• Investigate and reconcile discrepancies when they occur

Summer 2005

Customer Service Officer, Big Insurance Ltd

• Provided information on various insurance products to customers
• Made follow-up calls to help with any further queries and generate sales
• Maintained time sheets
• Analysed and recorded data from customer satisfaction questionnaires

Summer 2004
Summer Clerk, Second Tier Firm

• Participated in internship activities
• Developed client liaison skills
  

Jan – Dec 2004
Movie Projectionist, Cinema World

• Used and maintained cinema equipment
• Met strict deadlines
  
  

Jan – Dec 2003
Backpacking – gap year

• Travelled around the world
• Bartender in London
• Fruit picker in South Africa
• Charity work in Brazil

Interests

• Long history playing team sports – vice-captain of water polo team that won premiership in 2003
• Fundraising activities and the local Bush Regeneration Society
• Active member of Homesville Stock Picking Club

Referees

Cheryl White
Manager, Settlements
Doyles Bank
T: 06 9987 7899
E: cwhite@doyles.com

Professor Adam Davidson
Head of School of Commerce
University of Homesville
T: 06 4443 3334
M: 0412 2345 5432
E: adamdavison@uhomes.edu.au