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James Sawyer

Slough,West Berkshire

Summary

Motivated finance student with hands-on experience in accounting and financial positions. Strong analytical and mathematical skills facilitate adept handling of intricate financial challenges. Focused on leveraging critical thinking to advance in the finance industry and achieve professional growth.

Work history

Finance assistant

Edge Picture co
London, Greater London
2025.08 - 2025.09

Managed billing process by reconciling invoices with purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
Analysed project budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and reporting anomalies to finance leadership.
Verified client bank details via phone to maintain updated information records.
Updated remittance emails and ensured production expenses received approval from production runners.

Production runner

Edge Picture Co
London, Greater London
2025.08 - 2025.09

Contributed to shoots for Standard Charter and PWC, deepening understanding of finance and auditing.

  • Delivered scripts to actors, expediting rehearsal processes.
  • Professionally managed guest greetings, positively impacting company image.
  • Maintained props storage area with precision to prevent onset delays.
  • Ensured equipment cleanliness, promoting product reliability and longevity.
  • Assisted Director and Producer with administrative tasks for improved workflow.
  • Served refreshments including tea, coffee, and lunches for special guests.

Factory worker

Road Brushes
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
2025.07 - 2025.07

Collaborated in a team to construct a large metal storage frame through precise cutting and melding of metal pieces.

  • Communicated effectively with staff members to assist with various physical tasks, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Maintained composure under pressure while ensuring meticulous attention to detail.
  • Acquired new skills rapidly, increasing versatility across multiple roles within the factory.
  • Loaded items for shipping with care, stacking securely to minimise potential damage.

Education

A-Levels - Mathematics, Accounting and Psychology

The Henley College
Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
2024.09 -

GCSEs -

Westgate
Slough
2019.09 - 2024.06

The Brilliant Club - Scholars Programme - The Contextual Influence on the Structure and Tactics of Digital Protests Against Sexual Violence

Westgate School
Slough
2023.03 - 2023.06

Skills

  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills - Proven ability to solve complex problems and apply logical reasoning in both Maths and Accounting
  • Attention to detail and numerical accuracy- Developed precision and consistency while applying structured methods to financial and numerical tasks in both my previous financial role and also part of my course in A level Accounting
  • Adaptability - Was able to overcome unfamiliar challenges through my work in a factory aswell as learning new material during my Brilliance club Scholars programme but still retaining the ability to perform at a high level
  • Teamwork and Communication Skills - Through working as a team member in a financial setting and as a production runner I worked well with a group of colleagues to make sure work is done efficiently and to a strong standard Aswell as years of playing for several sports teams, predominantly football enhancing my ability to work and socialise with others while aiming to achieve a goal
  • Time-management and Organisation - Successfully balancing my revision, football and jobs, achieving top grades, performing well at football and managing my way through numerous tasks under important deadlines
  • Resilience - Worked through a multitude of difficult situations in all types of environments but was still able to remain composed and hard working towards my A Levels achieving top grades in my mocks

Timeline

Finance assistant

Edge Picture co
2025.08 - 2025.09

Production runner

Edge Picture Co
2025.08 - 2025.09

Factory worker

Road Brushes
2025.07 - 2025.07

A-Levels - Mathematics, Accounting and Psychology

The Henley College
2024.09 -

The Brilliant Club - Scholars Programme - The Contextual Influence on the Structure and Tactics of Digital Protests Against Sexual Violence

Westgate School
2023.03 - 2023.06

GCSEs -

Westgate
2019.09 - 2024.06
James Sawyer