Arash Kamdes
Hayes
Summary
Accomplished professional with a strong foundation in financial management and customer service excellence. Demonstrates proficiency in financial reporting, purchase ledger handling, and payroll processing, supported by a deep understanding of economic trends and accounting techniques. Skilled in using financial software, including Sage, to enhance operational efficiency. Adept at problem resolution and account reconciliation, with a focus on delivering accurate and timely results. Committed to leveraging numeracy skills and economic awareness to drive organisational success while fostering teamwork and professional communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance Apprentice
Porsche Retail Group
Reading
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Maintained organisation and accuracy within financial databases, ensuring up-to-date records of transactions and accounts.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets and forecasts by compiling data and providing analysis to support financial planning.
- Delivered exceptional support to the finance team by responding to inquiries and providing.
- Managed transactions for the Mayfair, West London, Reading, Hatfield, Guildford, alongside East and South London branches, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial activities.
- Checked the availability of funds to determine whether to use Faster Payments, CHAPS, or BACS for bank transfers.
- Used TIS software to initiate and manage bank transfers, ensuring all transactions were signed and posted with required management approval.
- Set up and posted bank transfers for both branches, including purchases such as buying back used cars from customers, deposit refunds and supplier payments.
- Prepared daily journals to break down financial activities for various branches, providing clear insights into branch performance.
- Recorded and processed cash sheets, contra for sales and purchases, and nominal ledgers.
- Posted invoices, transactions, and daily journals using CDK Global or Auto Line, maintaining precise and organised financial records.
- Processed and monitored P11D submissions, ensuring accurate reporting of employee benefits in line with HMRC requirements.
- Managed company car allocations and goodwill records, maintaining up-to-date logs and supporting compliance with internal policies.
- Prepared and reviewed monthly financial statements, ensuring completeness and accuracy for internal and external reporting.
- Conducted detailed tax analysis to support decision-making and ensure adherence to current legislation and corporate tax strategy.
- Assisted with legal and regulatory analysis, interpreting financial implications and supporting risk assessments for business initiatives.
- Effectively managed day-to-day office operations, balancing administrative tasks with financial responsibilities to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow.
- Downloaded and categorised bank statements, organizing them into specific categories, such as American Express or ADYEN streamline financial reporting.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate records.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
Customer delivery driver
Sainsbury's
London
07.2024 - Current
- Reported any issues or incidents encountered on route promptly.
- Delivered goods to customers by following designated routes.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure during peak hours.
- Adhered strictly to traffic regulations whilst performing duties, ensuring safety on the road.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely deliveries.
- Ensured safety of products during transit to prevent damages.
- Operated navigation systems efficiently to reach destinations quickly.
- Provided excellent customer service during deliveries, leading to positive feedback.
- Carried out daily vehicle inspections as per company policy, ensured roadworthiness.
- Maintained cleanliness and functionality of delivery vehicle, enhancing company image.
Bartender / House & Admissions Attendant
Heathrow Airport bowl
Heathrow
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Calculated daily sales and maintained accurate records of transactions for both bar and admissions sections.
- Managed unexpected high-volume periods by efficiently organizing workflow, including both bar operations and admissions control.
- Processed payments using cash, card, and contactless methods, both at the bar and admissions desk.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area, admissions desk, and bowling section to ensure a pleasant environment for customers.
- Demonstrated high productivity in handling cash, credit, and debit payments while simultaneously managing admissions inquiries and ticketing.
- Ensured shelves and displays were consistently stocked with current merchandise, while also overseeing admission ticket availability.
- Provided personalized customer service by greeting and assisting both new and returning customers, addressing their needs at the bar, admissions desk, and bowling section.
Server / Cashier
Smokin Patty
West Drayton
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Offered solutions and resolutions to customers with dietary restrictions.
- Adapted and understood each customer in order to provide excellent service.
- Maintained work area and dealt with an unexpectedly high volume.
- Smoothly processed incoming orders, handling over 100-200 transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
- Helped customers with specific item requests by answering questions and offering knowledgeable product advice.
- Following health and safety procedures in order to keep food hygiene standards at five stars.
- Able to work and use grill effectively with no health hazard to staff or to customers.
Warehouse Operative
Gate Gourmet
Stockley Park
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Collating and processing initial order sheets for incoming and outgoing goods.
- Ensuring the accuracy and quality of all goods are first class.
- Liaising with transport companies regarding timeframes and deadlines.
- Picking and packing.
- Making sure all stock is labelled and stored correctly.
- Carrying out health and safety checks.
- Working alongside a popular airline company.
- Ensuring the standard and quality of the product is the best in order to satisfy consumers.
Sales Assistant
JD SPORTS
White City
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Calculating sales at end of the day and keeping track of daily sales.
- Maintained work area and dealt with unexpected high volume.
- Taking payments through cash, card and contactless.
- Keeping the shop floor tidy and neat.
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Ensuring shelves and displays remain well stocked with current and available merchandise.
- Greeting new and existing customers, and providing tailored service to ensure the best customer service.
- Manage the online ordering and reservation system, ensuring all orders are processed for collection within the advertised timescale.
Sales Assistant / Shop Floor Worker
Boots Pharmacy
West Drayton
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked many-hour shifts undertaking manual labour and heavy lifting with ease.
- Maintained cleanliness of the manufacturing floor, removing hazards to prevent injuries.
- Assisted management train and induct new employees in shop floor operations.
- Organised and displayed items in a visually appealing manner.
- Assisted customers with a wide selection of products and services. Created attractive displays for merchandise to enhance sales.
- Calculated sales prices and processed payments accurately.
- Dealing with COVID-19 restrictions in place.
Education
A level - Business, Economics, Accounting
Barnhill Community High School
London, NortholtGCSEs - English, Mathematics, Science
Barnhill Community School
Northolt 08.2024 -
AAT Level 3 - Finance
First Institution
Reading 08.2024 -
Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Problem resolution
- Numeracy skills
- Literacy skills
- Teamwork
- Economic trend understanding
- Purchase ledger handling
- Numerical proficiency
- Financial reporting capabilities
- Financial software usage
- Financial literacy
- Familiarity with sage software
- Economic awareness
- Account reconciliation
- Payroll processing
- Accounting techniques
- Professional communication
- Interpersonal savvy
- Invoice processing
Languages
English
Native
Persian
Native
Timeline
GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Science
Barnhill Community School
08.2024 -
AAT Level 3 - Finance
First Institution
08.2024 -
Finance Apprentice
Porsche Retail Group
08.2024 - 06.2025
Customer delivery driver
Sainsbury's
07.2024 - Current
Bartender / House & Admissions Attendant
Heathrow Airport bowl
12.2023 - 08.2024
Server / Cashier
Smokin Patty
08.2022 - 12.2023
Warehouse Operative
Gate Gourmet
05.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Assistant
JD SPORTS
04.2021 - 03.2022
Sales Assistant / Shop Floor Worker
Boots Pharmacy
09.2020 - 03.2021
A level - Business, Economics, Accounting
Barnhill Community High School
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