Shane Higgins
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Summary
Motivated Final year student. Hoping to graduate in August 2025 with a 2.1 Degree. Tax intern with hands-on experience in preparing individual and corporate tax returns. Excited to contribute in real-world environment to help find practical solutions. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving and communication; key soft skills that ensure success in navigating complex scenarios and collaborating with teams. Hoping to secure a graduate role upon graduation in August 2025.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Intern
BDO
103/104 O'Connell Steet, Limerick
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted tax professionals in preparing tax returns for individual and corporate clients.
- Worked as a part of the largest tax team in Ireland, outside of Dublin.
- Developed a strong working relationship with managers and directors, resulting in the acquisition of valuable knowledge and skills.
- Utilized Aplhatax and Taxpro for inputting tax details and finalizing returns.
- Attended meetings with clients and senior management to discuss their tax matters.
- Worked with colleagues from different branches around the world to fulfill clients requirements.
Floor Staff Member
Tarbh 47
Ballina, County Mayo
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Worked closely with other staff members to ensure smooth operations on busy nights.
- Monitored guest behaviour and alerted security, if necessary, to ensure the safety of guests and employees alike.
- Maintained cleanliness of the bar area, restocked supplies, and managed inventory.
- Maintained composure and professionalism while providing exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive guest experience during peak hours.
General Operator
Dawn Meats
Ballyhaunis, County Mayo
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Weighed, portioned, and packaged meat for individual sale or bulk orders.
- Cleaned and sanitized knives, scales, tables, counters and other equipment used during processing.
- Worked as part of a multinational team with members from Eastern Europe and Brazil.
Transition Year Work Experience
VPR Accountancy
Swinford, County Mayo
03.2019 - 03.2019
- Assisted with the preparation of VAT returns and income tax returns.
- Helped organise files for return of information to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Business Studies - Accounting And Finance
University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland08-2025
Secondary Education
Scoil Mhuire Agus Padraig
Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland08-2021
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Effective Client Engagement
- Tax Preparation
- Analytical Skills
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Service
- Quality Control
- Safety Compliance
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
Affiliations
- Two-time County Football Champion with my School. Member of my local GAA club for over 10 years.
- Passed my driving test in July 2021 on my first attempt.
- Volunteered with Age Action in 2019. Teaching elderly people how to use computers.
- Completed Manual Handling courses and the Safepass.
- Completed training in Excel, Outlook, Teams and Business writing while on placement at BDO.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tax Intern
BDO
01.2024 - 09.2024
Floor Staff Member
Tarbh 47
09.2021 - 12.2023
General Operator
Dawn Meats
06.2021 - 09.2023
Transition Year Work Experience
VPR Accountancy
03.2019 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Business Studies - Accounting And Finance
University of Limerick
Secondary Education
Scoil Mhuire Agus Padraig
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