Jimmy McAuliffe
Cork,Ireland
Summary
I am a detail oriented ambitious Law & Accounting student soon to be a graduate. I offer practical experience which I gained through BDO, while there I contributed to audit engagements, I supported the preparation of financial statements, and became very familiar with the day to day demands of regulatory reporting.
My time there strengthened my ability to interpret financial data accurately, manage deadlines in a fast paced demanding environment, and communicate clearly with senior colleagues.
I also have hands on experience using Sage and Surf for book keeping, reconciliations, and producing management reports, giving me a strong operational understanding of how financial systems function in practice.
I am now seeking a graduate accountant role where I can build on this foundation, contribute to a high performing finance team, and work towards professional accreditation. I would be looking to start working from June onwards Thank you for taking the time to review my CV I look forward to hearing back from you. I can be contacted at (087,463,3584)
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
General operative
Mcauliffe Construction LTD
Cork/Limerick, Ireland
2018.06 - Current
- Assisted with day to day office admin when required. E.g. concrete calculations, docket tracking, company email management, ordering materials, managing quotation database
- Assisted with day to day site operations when required. Tending to block layers, Plasters, Roofers and plumbers.
- Coordinated with tradespeople and suppliers, strengthening communication skills and the ability to communicate complex matters effectively via word of mouth and through email.
- Managed incoming calls, scheduling, and coordination between site staff and suppliers, strengthening communication and workflow management.
- Updated spreadsheets used for tracking labour hours, delivery dates, and project timelines, developing strong attention to detail and familiarity with organised data handling.
Accounting intern
BDO
Limerick, Ireland
2025.01 - 2025.09
- Assisted in preparing financial statements by updating working papers, reviewing supporting documentation, and ensuring files were organised and compliant with BDO’s audit standards
- Assisted in drafting profit‑and‑loss statements, balance sheets, and trial balances for partner review, gaining a strong understanding of how small business financials are structured.
- Supported VAT return preparation by organising transaction data, verifying supporting documents, and ensuring compliance with relevant reporting requirements.
- Communicated directly with small business owners to request information, clarify discrepancies, and provide updates developing confidence in client‑facing conversations and explaining financial information in simple terms.
- Helped manage client documentation such as invoices, cashbooks, sales books and bank statements. I maintained accurate digital records on the above, and tracked outstanding debtors and creditors to keep engagements on schedule
- Used Sage and Surf extensively to post journals, update ledgers, reconcile bank accounts, and generate management reports, building strong practical system competence.
- Supported senior auditors by compiling evidence packs, checking transaction samples, and verifying balances, building strong attention to detail and analytical discipline.
- Communicated with clients to request documentation, clarify queries, and schedule audit tasks, improving professional communication skills and client‑facing confidence.
- Helped prepare internal progress updates and organised audit files for final review, contributing to efficient team operations and consistent delivery under tight deadlines.
Farm labourer
Pat Cunningham
Cork, County Cork
2018.06 - 2022.09
- Assisted in the daily management of livestock, developing strong work ethic, consistency, and the ability to handle responsibility in a demanding environment.
- Learned the value of reliability and discipline by helping manage livestock routines, ensuring tasks were completed regardless of weather or workload.
- Developed a strong sense of accountability and pride in work quality, traits that continue to influence my approach to professional roles today.
Skills
Professional Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft office
- Experience in using Surf
- Experience using Sage
- Achieving deadlines
- Knowledgeable in compliance with Revenue
- Financial Reporting
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Fine eye for detail
Accomplishments
Leaving Certificate
-(Honours) Accounting: H1
-(Honours) Maths: H2
- (Honours) Business: H2
-(Honours) Biology: H3
-(Honours) Engineering: H3
-(Honours) French: H4
-(Honours) English: H4
-(Ordinary) Irish: O3
Most Recent Relevant College Grades
- Taxation Theory & Practice: B3 (60%)
- Commercial Law: B3 (58%)
- Financial Information Analysis: B3 (60%)
Personal Achievements
Achievements to date
- Getting promoted to Premier Intermediate football with my local football club Rockchapel
- X2 time All Ireland basketball winner
- Achieved Perfect attendance award for 2nd year of Secondary school
- Achieved 521 points in the leaving cert
- Won fittest family competition held in local area
Timeline
Accounting intern
BDO
2025.01 - 2025.09
General operative
Mcauliffe Construction LTD
2018.06 - Current
Farm labourer
Pat Cunningham
2018.06 - 2022.09