Rhiannan Ford
Erith
Summary
A highly motivated student from Dartford Grammar School for Girls, eager to begin a Financial Services Audit apprenticeship at Grant Thornton. Possessing a strong interest in finance and legal principles, with a proven ability to analyse information and a keen eye for detail. Driven by a desire to contribute meaningfully to UK businesses, I am actively curious and committed to problem-solving, demonstrated through my contributions as Form Captain during Year 12. I am eager to apply my skills and collaborative spirit within Grant Thornton's dynamic environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Work experience
Investec Bank plc
London
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Explored various aspects of audit, taxation, and consulting to understand how Investec provides financial solutions to businesses, as well as managing their finances.
- Developed problem-solving and analytical thinking skills by reading a term sheet and facility agreement and finding discrepancies between the two, which improved my understanding of risk assessment in financial reporting.
- Created a personal website with the technology team that helped to enhance problem-solving and my communication to technical problems.
Insight day
Gowling WLG Law firm
London, United Kingdom
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Gained insight into the legal profession through networking with lawyers at Gowling WLG's London office.
- Collaborated within a team to prepare and deliver a presentation on what we aspire to do in our future careers, enhancing my public speaking skills and receiving positive feedback on clarity and conciseness.
- The collaboration process reinforced my confidence in articulating ideas clearly in professional settings, which is essential for communicating audit findings effectively.
Volunteer
Slade Green Foodbank
Slade Green, United Kingdom
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported daily operations at Slade Green Foodbank, ensuring efficient record-keeping through meticulous logging of forms and administrative tasks for three days each week.
- Utilised Microsoft Excel to manage a database of hundreds of records, contributing to accurate tracking of the history of food distributions.
- This experience enhanced my organisational skills and attention to detail, which are crucial for maintaining accuracy and compliance in financial auditing.
Participant
National Citizens Service (NCS)
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in National Citizen Service programme, developing leadership and communication abilities essential for business sectors.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to design and deliver community social action projects under tight deadlines.
- Enhanced confidence and adaptability by accepting challenges beyond comfort zone, reinforcing ambition for a fast-paced career.
Work experience participant
Investec Bank Plc
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Explored various divisions within Investec Bank Plc, including front, middle, and back office operations.
- Shadowed professionals in Global Lending Operations, Corporate Legal, Business Management, Finance, Treasury, Real Estate, Funds Solutions, Direct Lending, and FX Trading.
- Participated in team meetings and received constructive feedback from mentors.
- Developed skills in networking, communication, organisation, and time management.
Education
GCSE's - Grade 6-8 in English, Maths, Sciences, Business, History, Psychology
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
09/2019 -
Skills
- Analytical and Problem-Solving (Developed through analysing company balance sheets for discrepancies during Investec work experience and using AI to solve technical problems with the Technology team)
- Team Collaboration and Independent Work (Demonstrated by successfully delivering a presentation at Gowling WLG and maintaining efficiency whilst maintaining the foodbank database)
- Clear Communication and Concise Articulation (Honed through presenting findings and insights during termly form captain meetings during Year 12
- Time Management and Organisational Skills (Effective time management with balancing A Levels, extra-curriculars and work experience)
Certification
- S&W - Careers in Financial Services Certification
- Young Professionals - Careers in Law Insight evening certification
- Level 1 Food Safety and Hygiene certification
- Experian - Work experience certification
- InvestIN - Future Lawyer course certification
- InvestIN - Future Investment Banker course certification
- Open University - Judicial Law making course certification
Timeline
Work experience
Investec Bank plc
07.2025 - 07.2025
Insight day
Gowling WLG Law firm
07.2025 - 07.2025
Participant
National Citizens Service (NCS)
08.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Slade Green Foodbank
06.2024 - 08.2024
Work experience participant
Investec Bank Plc
07.2023 - 07.2023
GCSE's - Grade 6-8 in English, Maths, Sciences, Business, History, Psychology
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
09/2019 -
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