Oliver Saunders
Curry Rivel,United Kingdom
Summary
AAT qualified professional seeking opportunities to advance in accounting qualifications. Strong foundation in accounting processes with hands on experience in preparing financial statements for a diverse client base and complex personal taxation scenarios. Three years of practice experience, gaining thorough understanding of cloud accounting software, including Xero and FreeAgent, alongside a strong working knowledge of Excel. Recognized for a results-driven approach, effective communication, and teamwork capabilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Accountant
Chalmers HB
Wells, Somerset
2023.01 - Current
- Gained significant experience in various accounting functions, effectively managing time between studies and responsibilities, and successfully attained MAAT status through apprenticeship programmes with consistent merit performance in examinations.
- Preparing company and individual accounts and tax returns under the guidance of senior staff
- Supporting senior team members with VAT preparations and subsequent returns
- Used Sage Accounts Production Advanced, FreeAgent and Xero on a regular basis to process and maintain financial records
- Supported a client in their software migration from FreeAgent to Xero, setting up their new system and providing detailed training on how to use Xero and Xero Projects
- Gained basic experience with Microsoft Dynamics while supporting a colleague with her bookkeeping role
- Took an active role in the office, proactively seeking opportunities to broaden knowledge of accounting and the wider office functions
- Assisting with bank reconciliations, matching transactions to records and investigating unreconciled items
- Assisting with preparation of complex cashflow forecasts and reconciling forecasts to actual for the benefit of client stakeholders
Customer Service Assistant
Tesco Extra
Yeovil, Somerset
2016.07 - 2022.12
- Delivered high-quality customer service across multiple store departments, regularly supporting customers with product queries and purchases
- Became a key team member within the Bakery department by building strong product knowledge and dependable customer support
- Developed leadership skills over time by coordinating daily tasks among staff in the bakery to maintain smooth operations during busy customer periods
- Challenged existing departmental practices when needed, contributing ideas to improve service standards and overall customer satisfaction
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Economics and Finance
University Of Southampton
A-Levels - Mathematics, Business, Politics
Strode College
Street, SomersetGCSEs - undefined
Preston School Academy
Yeovil, SomersetSkills
- Xero certified
- Strong working knowledge of Excel
- Results driven
- Confident communicator
- Self-motivated
- Flexible
- Problem solving
- Team player
- Customer service
Timeline
Accountant
Chalmers HB
2023.01 - Current
Customer Service Assistant
Tesco Extra
2016.07 - 2022.12
A-Levels - Mathematics, Business, Politics
Strode College
GCSEs - undefined
Preston School Academy
Certificate of Higher Education - Economics and Finance
University Of Southampton