Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Finance & Analytical Experience
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Amreet Bassi

Tividale,West Midlands

Summary

Ambitious BSc Accounting and Finance graduate with four years of retail experience, including supervisory roles. Proficient in cash handling, financial reporting, and stock control, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and commercial operations. Known for building lasting customer relationships that drive loyalty and business growth. Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, developed through academic projects and finance simulations with J.P. Morgan and CA ANZ. A reliable, adaptable team player now seeking an entry-level finance, accounts assistant, or graduate trainee accountant role to apply and grow in a professional setting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Retail sales associate & Supervisor

Londis Bassi Supermarket
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed end-of-day cash reconciliation and ensured accuracy across payment methods.
  • Delivered weekly financial reports highlighting stock turnover and customer trends.
  • Contributed to cost control through accurate stock ordering and waste reduction.
  • Increased average transaction value by 10% through upselling techniques.
  • Improved stock fulfilment times by 15% through efficient inventory tracking.

Retail assistant

Bassi Convenience Stores Limited
Dudley, West Midlands
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Handled all POS transactions and reconciled daily sales reports.
  • Processed card, mobile and cash payments with high accuracy.
  • Contributed to sales growth during promotions through visual merchandising.
  • Maintained strong customer service during peak hours, reducing queue time.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance

Keele University
Keele, Staffordshire
10.2022 -

A-Levels -

Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Wolverhampton
09.2020 - 06/2022

GCSEs - Punjabi

George Saltar Academy
West Bromwich, Sandwell
04.2001 - 06/2018

GCSEs -

Wolverhampton Girls High School
Wolverhampton
09.2015 - 06/2020

Skills

Finance & Analytical:

  • Budgeting & Cost Control
  • Cash Reconciliation & Sales Reporting
  • Variance Analysis, Excel (Pivot Tables, Formulas)
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Inventory & Stock Management
  • Financial Forecasting


Professional & Interpersonal:

  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Time Management & Prioritisation
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication (Written & Verbal)

Languages

English
Fluent
Punjabi
Fluent

Finance & Analytical Experience

Virtual Experience Participant – Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA ANZ)
- Applied accounting principles to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis tasks.
- Reviewed and interpreted financial data to support business recommendations.

J.P. Morgan Job Simulation – Investment Banking & Commercial Banking
- Completed a virtual case study assessing a client’s financial position and risk profile.
- Delivered a structured recommendation report using key financial data.
- Developed commercial awareness and client service skills in a finance setting.

Keele University – BSc Accounting & Finance (2022–2025)
- Final-year modules include: Advanced Financial Reporting, Audit Framework, Risk Management with Derivatives, and International Finance.
- Completed coursework in Advanced Management Accounting and Analysing Financial Performance with a focus on variance analysis, budgeting and performance ratios.
- Gained practical insight through modules such as Cost and Management Accounting, Intermediate Financial Accounting, and Corporate Governance.
- Built financial models and conducted performance evaluations using real-world case studies and Excel tools.
- Developed strong analytical and quantitative skills through Finance, Quantitative Methods, and Macroeconomics modules.

Timeline

Retail sales associate & Supervisor

Londis Bassi Supermarket
06.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance

Keele University
10.2022 -

Retail assistant

Bassi Convenience Stores Limited
01.2021 - 01.2023

A-Levels -

Wolverhampton Girls' High School
09.2020 - 06/2022

GCSEs -

Wolverhampton Girls High School
09.2015 - 06/2020

GCSEs - Punjabi

George Saltar Academy
04.2001 - 06/2018
Amreet Bassi