Andrew Bamba
Bishop's Stortford,Hertfordshire
Summary
Business Management and Accounting & Finance graduate with experience in billing, credit control, and financial analysis, and client-focused roles. Skilled in Excel and Power BI, with knowledge of VAT, compliance, and multi-currency processes. Strong communicator with proven ability to manage, resolve queries, and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Billing coordinator
Linklaters
London, City of London
06.2025 - Current
- Processed over £10m+ in bills monthly across the Capital Markets practice group, consistently exceeding targets by 127%.
- Billed and managed accounts for 45+ clients across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring VAT and regulatory compliance.
- Produced and reconciled invoices totalling £20m+ annually, delivering accurate client billing schedules, breakdowns, and reconciliations for global clients, including Fortune 500 companies.
- Entered and maintained billing records within firm systems, meeting strict internal and external reporting deadlines.
- Rotated into credit control, monitoring aged debt, tracking payments, reconciling accounts, and coordinating collections to improve cash flow.
Hospitality Bartender
Sodexo Live
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Delivered high-volume service in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism under pressure
- Interacted with diverse groups of customers, enhancing communication skills and ensuring a positive client experience
Trading assistant
Sainsbury's
Thorley, Hertfordshire
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained accurate stock levels and ensured timely replenishment, supporting smooth daily store operations
- Responded to customer queries with professionalism, demonstrating strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 09.2022 - 05.2025
A-Levels - A-levels
The Bishop's Stortford High School
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire 09.2020 - 05.2022
GCSEs - GCSE's
The Bishop's Stortford High School
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire 09.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
- Financial and analytical acumen
- Attention to detail
- Credit control
- Relationship management
- Client and stakeholder communication
- Team collaboration
- Organisation
- Excel Proficient
- SAP Proficient
- Adaptability
- Cultural awareness
Affiliations
- Reading
- Football
- Videography/Photography
- Entrepreneurship
Accomplishments
Black Leadership program | GRIT Black Leaders Program | NBS Managing money personal finance
Certification
UK Financial Regulation & Compliance (FCA Official Learning) - Ongoing
• Structured regulatory learning based on FCA-issued material, including Principles for Businesses (PRIN), COBS, SYSC and Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)
• Focus on conduct risk, client protection, conflicts of interest and governance frameworks
• Learning aligned with FCA supervisory expectations and CISI compliance standards
• Evidence of learning maintained through documented study plan and applied case examples
J.P.Morgan Investment Banking Job Simulation, Forage: Sep 2024
J.P.Morgan Asset Management Job simulation, Forage: May 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Billing coordinator
Linklaters
06.2025 - Current
Hospitality Bartender
Sodexo Live
11.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Nottingham Trent University
09.2022 - 05.2025
Trading assistant
Sainsbury's
09.2021 - 09.2022
A-Levels - A-levels
The Bishop's Stortford High School
09.2020 - 05.2022
GCSEs - GCSE's
The Bishop's Stortford High School
09.2018 - 05.2020