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Overview
Work history
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
References
Training
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Michael Saunders

Golders Green,United Kingdom

Summary

Personable, reliable and motivated candidate looking for a long term career. Through studying and experience I’ve gained skills in quantitative analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with hands-on experience in key financial functions including payroll, invoicing and bank reconciliation. A dedicated team player with excellent organisational and people skills, demonstrated through leadership roles in sports and consistent involvement in charity work.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Accounts payable assistant

YourGolfTravel
London
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Processed invoices efficiently ensuring timely payments to vendors.
  • Reconciled accounts payable transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Assisted in preparation of financial reports contributing to departmental accuracy.
  • Communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies and maintain positive relationships.

Finance Assistant

ADARMA
08.2023 - 11.2024
  • Worked with a finance team at a leading cybersecurity company, managing invoices and purchase orders using Salesforce, NetSuite, SAP & Sage.
  • Prepared and presented weekly aged debt and risk reports company-wide, using Microsoft Excel for clear, actionable insights.

Analyst

IC Select
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted the oversight team in evaluating investment consultancy and fiduciary management options for mid-size UK pension schemes.
  • Coordinated client meetings with firms like BlackRock, Mercer, and Aon, while completing advanced Excel training, including macros and VBA.

Caddy

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to both amateur golfers and professionals on the Legends tour, ensuring a high-quality golfing experience.

Rotational Intern

Libernum
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Completed a rotational internship, gaining experience in Sales, Research, and Investment Banking to expand industry knowledge after earning my degree.

Audit Intern

Grit Real Estate
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Interned in the Auditing and Investments teams, providing support on key financial documentation and analysis tasks.

Shadowed Fund Manager

Unicorn Asset Management
08.2016 - 08.2016
  • Assisted with company analysis preparations, gained proficiency with Bloomberg terminals, and presented research findings on the UK brewing industry to senior stakeholders.

Journalism Intern

Reuters
07.2016 - 08.2016
  • Conducted company analysis, developed proficiency with Bloomberg terminals, and presented research on the UK brewing industry to stakeholders.

Sales Intern

Janus Henderson
07.2015 - 08.2015
  • Worked alongside the investment trust team, attending analyst meetings and gaining insights from industry experts.

Education

MSc - Finance and Investment Management

University of Aberdeen
09.2021 - 08.2022

MA (Hons) - Financial Economics

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
01.2017 - 01.2021

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Merchant Taylors’ School
01.2010 - 01.2017

Skills

  • Invoice processing
  • Financial reporting
  • Account reconciliation
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Inter-company transfers
  • Prepayment scheduling
  • Financial Forecasting

Hobbies and Interests

Competed in 1st Division BUCS Tennis and Golf, Member of Royal Variety Club charity, Active in the AU Business and Economics Society, Tennis coaching and charity work, British and EU passport holder., Up to date clear DBS check.

References

References available upon request.

Training

  • Investment Management Certificate (IMC)
  • Scottish Innovative Award Programme
  • Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)

Timeline

Accounts payable assistant

YourGolfTravel
05.2025 - 08.2025

Finance Assistant

ADARMA
08.2023 - 11.2024

Analyst

IC Select
08.2022 - 01.2023

MSc - Finance and Investment Management

University of Aberdeen
09.2021 - 08.2022

Caddy

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
08.2021 - 05.2022

Rotational Intern

Libernum
07.2021 - 08.2021

Audit Intern

Grit Real Estate
07.2019 - 08.2019

MA (Hons) - Financial Economics

University of Aberdeen
01.2017 - 01.2021

Shadowed Fund Manager

Unicorn Asset Management
08.2016 - 08.2016

Journalism Intern

Reuters
07.2016 - 08.2016

Sales Intern

Janus Henderson
07.2015 - 08.2015

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Merchant Taylors’ School
01.2010 - 01.2017

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