Ahmed Saeed Chunara
Manchester,UK
Summary
Tax-focused Accounting and Finance graduate (2:1) with over 3 years’ experience in UK and US personal tax at BDO LLP, including expatriate compliance. Skilled in preparing SA100, SA800, and US Federal/State tax returns, as well as producing client correspondence and supporting documentation. Proficient in CCH tax software and Excel with strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and client service skills. Completed a short audit confirmations secondment, liaising with banks to obtain client confirmations and strengthening communication and accuracy. Currently looking towards completing professional qualifications with the ambition to qualify as a Chartered Accountant.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Tax Assistant
BDO UK LLP – Shared Service Centre
07.2022 - 09.2025
- Prepare and file UK SA100 and SA800 tax returns for individuals and partnerships.
- Prepare US Federal and State tax returns for expatriate clients, ensuring cross-border compliance.
- Prepare tax returns for expatriate clients who have relocated to or from the UK, ensuring compliance with UK regulations.
- Prepare and file P11D’s for employee benefits reporting.
- Draft tax letters and supporting documentation for client review.
- Complete internal checklists and review notes for senior staff, maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Proficient in Excel and CCH tax software, streamlining reporting and data analysis.
- Audit Confirmations (Secondment): Coordinated with banks to obtain confirmation letters for clients, strengthening professional communication and attention to detail.
- Tax Assistant (with short Audit Confirmations secondment)
Sales Assistant
JD Sports
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered excellent customer service on the shop floor and at point of sale.
- Operated tills, processed payments, and assisted with refunds.
- Replenished and organised stock, ensuring a high standard of presentation.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Accounting and Finance
Liverpool John Moores University
01.2020 - 1 2024
A-Levels - Business, Accounting, Economics
Xaverian College
01.2018 - 1 2020
High School - undefined
Stretford High School
01.2014 - 1 2018
Skills
- UK & US Tax Compliance (SA100, SA800, Federal & State returns)
- Expatriate Tax
- CCH Tax Software & Microsoft Excel
- Client Communication & Correspondence
- Time Management & Organisation
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Problem-Solving & Attention to Detail
- Regulatory understanding
- Dealing with complexity
- Income tax return filing
Timeline
Tax Assistant
BDO UK LLP – Shared Service Centre
07.2022 - 09.2025
Sales Assistant
JD Sports
11.2021 - 06.2022
BSc (Hons) - Accounting and Finance
Liverpool John Moores University
01.2020 - 1 2024
A-Levels - Business, Accounting, Economics
Xaverian College
01.2018 - 1 2020
High School - undefined
Stretford High School
01.2014 - 1 2018
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