Caleb Lambert
Bradley Stoke,South Gloucestershire
Summary
A motivated and analytically minded Business and Law graduate with a strong academic grounding in commercial operations, legal frameworks, and financial analysis. Proven ability to balance demanding academic commitments alongside professional employment, demonstrating the resilience and work ethic required to succeed in a professional qualifications programme. Eager to begin a career in tax at RSM, combining a genuine interest in tax law and business advisory with strong communication skills and a determination to deliver excellent outcomes for clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Retail Assistant
Waitrose
Chipping Sodbury
2023.07 - 2026.04
• Processed customer payments with consistently high accuracy, demonstrating the numerical precision and attention
to detail central to tax compliance work and client financial reporting.
• Communicated effectively with a diverse range of customers and colleagues in a high-volume environment, building the interpersonal and client-facing skills integral to a client advisory role.
• Operated reliably within structured processes and tight time constraints, mirroring the deadline-driven,
process-oriented nature of tax practice, including filing deadlines and compliance schedules.
• Demonstrated initiative in resolving queries and identifying solutions quickly, reflecting the problem-solving mindset RSM values in its graduate advisers.
• Consistently maintained high standards of service while balancing full-time degree study showing self-discipline and work ethic needed to succeed in a professional exams programme.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Law
University of The West of England
Bristol 9 2022 - 7 2025
Skills
- Analytical & Legal Thinking - Business and Law degree developed the ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks and apply structured reasoning as a core to understanding UK and international
tax law - Communication Skills - Experienced in written reports, presentations and daily face-to-face interaction; able to communicate complex
information clearly to varied audiences including clients and senior colleagues - Numerical Accuracy - Demonstrated consistently through payment handling and academic modules in accounting and financial analysis;
comfortable working with numbers in a professional context
- Organisation & Time Management - Successfully managed full-time study alongside part-time employment throughout three years, evidencing the discipline to meet competing deadlines which are essential in a client-facing tax role
- IT & Microsoft Office Proficiency - Confident in Excel for data management and analysis; comfortable adopting new digital tools and technology platforms relevant to modern tax practice
- Team-Oriented & Collaborative - Worked effectively in fast-paced team environments; keen to contribute to RSM's collaborative Team Tax culture and support colleagues at all levels
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Committed to pursuing the ATT and/or CTA professional qualifications as part of RSM's graduate programme, and motivated by the structured learning and mentorship culture RSM offers.
Timeline
Retail Assistant
Waitrose
2023.07 - 2026.04
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Law
University of The West of England
9 2022 - 7 2025