Daniel Burston
Cleckheaton,West Yorkshire
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with an AAT Level 3 qualification and hands-on experience in financial administration. Proven ability to maintain accurate financial records and deliver results in both employed and self-employed roles. Reliable, accurate, and committed to continuous professional development.
Self-motivated with strong organisational skills, developed through successfully managing an independent music production business while meeting strict deadlines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Music producer
Self-Employed
Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
2017.01 - Current
- Produced and released music accumulating over 40 million streams, demonstrating strong self-motivation, discipline, and long-term project management.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance project delivery timelines and improve overall project outcomes.
- Built and managed independent business, overseeing project management, client work, administration, and operations while consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining client satisfaction.
- Developed skills in time management and client coordination, ensuring precise delivery of work in a remote environment.
Collections Advisor / Finance Assistant
Credit Resource Solutions
Halifax, West Yorkshire
2013.06 - 2017.06
- Resolved complex customer financial issues within strict FCA regulatory guidelines while consistently meeting performance targets.
- Negotiated payment arrangements for overdue debts.
- Made outbound calls for collecting unpaid debts from customers.
- Performed detailed financial reconciliations, prepared accurate reports, and handled credit control activities with high attention to accuracy and compliance.
Accounts Assistant
Redhead Freight
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2009.09 - 2013.06
- Maintained accurate financial records, performed bank reconciliations, and processed invoices using accounting software.
- Provided cover for Accounts Payable and Payroll duties, gaining experience in invoice processing, payment preparation, and payroll administration.
- Managed petty cash transactions, safeguarded company resources.
- Completed AAT Level 3 qualification to enhance accounting skills during full-time work.
Education
AAT Level 3 - Accounting
AAT
Bradford 2010.09 - 2012.05
A-Levels - Music Technology
Huddersfield Technical College
Huddersfield 2007.09 - 2009.05
GCSEs - GCSEs
Whitcliffe Mount High School
Cleckheaton, Kirklees 2003.09 - 2007.06
Skills
Bookkeeping
Attention to detail
Proficient in Excel & Accounting Software
Audio engineering
Focused and reliable
Affiliations
- Personal fitness
- Financial markets
- Football
Certification
AAT Level 3
10 GCSE's above C
Languages
English
Native
Accomplishments
- Over 40 million streams as a music producer
- Running own business since 2017
- Meeting performance targets
- AAT Level 4 plans
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Music producer
Self-Employed
2017.01 - Current
Collections Advisor / Finance Assistant
Credit Resource Solutions
2013.06 - 2017.06
AAT Level 3 - Accounting
AAT
2010.09 - 2012.05
Accounts Assistant
Redhead Freight
2009.09 - 2013.06
A-Levels - Music Technology
Huddersfield Technical College
2007.09 - 2009.05
GCSEs - GCSEs
Whitcliffe Mount High School
2003.09 - 2007.06