Ihtishaam Sajid
Leeds
Summary
Highly competitive individual driven by a strong desire to make a positive impact in the community. Actively supported my mother in shopping for and delivering food to vulnerable individuals during the pandemic. Dedicated time to voluntary work in a school setting and charity shop as part of Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award, gaining valuable experience in two different environments. Role as play worker at school involved serving as a role model for young learners, successfully building positive relationships, particularly with challenging children. Implemented school\'s behavior management policy and engaged in open communication to establish trust and effectively manage behavior. Actively participated in charity work, raising funds for Cancer Research. Deepened understanding of the impact of long-term illness through personal experience with my own grandfather. Lead an active lifestyle enjoying football, dining out, and swimming. Find joy in cooking and collaborating with a friend who is a builder. Natural inclination towards hands-on activities and creative mindset drives me to seek opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Undergraduate Finance Officer
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
09.2024 - Current
- As an Undergraduate Finance Officer, I will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting in the preparation and monitoring of budgets, and generating and processing invoices. I will prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, analyze data to identify trends, and support the finance team in ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations. Additionally, I will manage cash flow, track expenses, and help with reconciling accounts to ensure accuracy. I will also assist in preparing for financial audits and help resolve discrepancies in financial statements. My role will involve working closely with internal and external stakeholders to address financial queries, provide updates, and ensure smooth financial operations. Alongside these responsibilities, I will contribute to developing and implementing cost-saving initiatives and process improvements. While working in this role, I will be studying for my AAT qualification, allowing me to apply my academic knowledge to practical financial tasks and deepen my understanding of accounting principles
Customer Service Advisor
1st Locate UK Ltd
07.2024 - Current
- I must investigate who may be liable for a utility matter and trace the owner of the property or tenant
- We do this by using lang reg and Equifax and other credit search resources
- Once investigated and traced who the debt is liable to then we will contact them via call, email and post
- We then set up an affordable payment plan or collect the payment in full
Accounts Payable
Redcentric
01.2024 - 05.2024
- I had to perform accounting and clerical duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions
- This means I had the tasks to post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data and reconciling the accounts payable ledger
Finance Apprentice
Connect Housing
01.2024 - 05.2024
- In such a short time I have had the opportunity to do sales invoices, cash counting, raising orders, processing purchase invoices and expense claims
- Credit control and following up late invoice payments from clients and customers, responding and dealing with customer and supplier enquiries
- Working co-operatively with other employees in the business to support their activities
- Use of the school general ledger (Castleton and SharePoint) and general office duties
- I am currently doing my exams to complete my level 2 AAT
Market Kitchen Sales Assistant
Morrisons
07.2023 - 05.2024
- I have had opportunity to work in a superstore and applied my current skills and knowledge to fulfil the role
- During my role I have been responsible for taking customer orders, cash handling, stock counting, preparing food, serving food, general housekeeping, GAP scans, stocking up shelves collecting the deliveries
- I also sometimes be on the shop floor helping customers or on the till
Supervisor
KFC
06.2021 - 07.2023
- I have had opportunity to work in a fast-food restaurant and applied my current skills and knowledge to fulfil the role
- During my role I have been responsible for taking customer orders, cash handling, stock counting, preparing food, serving food, general housekeeping, supporting my colleagues to meet sale targets
Volunteer Accounts Assistant
Abacus Accountants
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Meet and greet clients at the front desk and arrange meetings via phone calls
- Book-keeping- supported by an accountant to ensure correct data is stored on the spreadsheet
- VAT returns- collaborated with an accountant to collate key information accurately and inserting the information on the client’s account/file
- Filing documents- ensuring all key information is stored in the correct manner and confidentiality is not breached
- Uploading confidential and legal documentation and sending it to third party via company email
Volunteer Claims Handler
No.1 Claims Management Ltd
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Managing clients queries professionally and effectively
- Ensuring customer service skills are met through client’s needs
- Answering calls to professionals and clients ensuring their queries are dealt in a professional manner
- Using and creating documents on Xcel spread sheets for future reference and collecting data
- Using word to create correspondent letters for clients
- Printing, photocopying personal documents, filing the information in a locked cabinet
- Sending emails to professionals and clients to update them on the claim process
Education
GCSES - BIOLOGY, BUSINESS, CHEMISTRY, ENGLISH LANGUAGE, ENGLISH LITERATURE, GEOGRAPHY, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, PSYCHOLOGY, RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Allerton High School
09.2016 - 07.2021
Other courses - CORE MATHS, BUISSNESS CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL AWARD, DUKE OF EDINBURGH SILVER AWARD
Allerton High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
AAT - undefined
CMS Vocational Training
09.2022 - 01.2024
Skills
Collaboration
Timeline
Undergraduate Finance Officer
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
09.2024 - Current
Customer Service Advisor
1st Locate UK Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable
Redcentric
01.2024 - 05.2024
Finance Apprentice
Connect Housing
01.2024 - 05.2024
Market Kitchen Sales Assistant
Morrisons
07.2023 - 05.2024
AAT - undefined
CMS Vocational Training
09.2022 - 01.2024
Volunteer Accounts Assistant
Abacus Accountants
12.2021 - 01.2022
Other courses - CORE MATHS, BUISSNESS CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL AWARD, DUKE OF EDINBURGH SILVER AWARD
Allerton High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Supervisor
KFC
06.2021 - 07.2023
Volunteer Claims Handler
No.1 Claims Management Ltd
06.2019 - 09.2019
GCSES - BIOLOGY, BUSINESS, CHEMISTRY, ENGLISH LANGUAGE, ENGLISH LITERATURE, GEOGRAPHY, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, PSYCHOLOGY, RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Allerton High School
09.2016 - 07.2021
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