Rhidian Davis
London,Wales
Summary
A highly motivated and detail-oriented graduate with a First-Class Honours degree in Accounting and Finance from London South Bank University. A member of the ACCA, with a solid foundation in accounting having gained knowledge throughout my degree and practical experience during my year long apprenticeship. I am looking to bring my skills to an organisation where I can contribute to its success and continue to grow whilst working towards my goal of becoming a fully qualified Chartered Accountant.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Team leader
Benugo
London
02.2022 - Current
- Nominated as Barista of the year throughout the company.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment using my communication skills to effectively build relationships with customers from all backgrounds allowing me to give a friendly, high-quality service.
- Supporting management in training new employees how to safely use equipment within the store and create high quality coffee at the standard both the company and customers expect.
- Negotiated successful outcomes in challenging scenarios, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
- Devised actionable plans towards achieving set business objectives within deadlines.
- Streamlined workflow for a more efficient process.
- Balancing my academic and professional work, achieving a first class degree whilst continuing to be a hardworking and valued employee.
- Took orders and payments from customers, making sure customer orders were processed and assembled correctly.
- Ensured adherence to company policy by all team members, maintaining professionalism at all times.
Apprentice accountant
Atkins Accountants Ltd
Swansea City
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Communicated with a wide range of clients daily over telephone, email and in person, approaching each client with a professional and personal touch to ensure maximum client satisfaction.
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Used Bright Pay to create and process client payrolls ensuring attention to detail was used to guarantee specifications from the clients were met.
- Analysed various financial statements for the accurate calculation of taxable income.
- Generated VAT returns for multiple clients ensuring HMRC deadlines were met to make certain no penalties are administered.
- Helped creating full yearly accounts by analysing various documents handed in by clients.
- Carried out Bank reconciliations using Excel as well as Xero accounting software.
Crew member
McDonald's
Swansea City
06.2017 - 07.2020
- Worked as part of a close-knit team to achieve set company targets when cooking and preparing food and beverage orders, often whilst under pressure to maintain efficiency without compromising standards.
- Ensured the restaurant was a safe and clean environment for our customers following company safety and hygiene procedures.
- Handled high-pressure situations by calmly providing solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
London South Bank University
London 09.2021 - 06.2024
Skills
- Accounting skills
- Communication
- Analytical thinking
- Budgeting and finance
- Financial decision-making
- Teamworking
- Attention to detail
- Excel proficiency
- Ethics
- Leadership
Timeline
Team leader
Benugo
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
London South Bank University
09.2021 - 06.2024
Apprentice accountant
Atkins Accountants Ltd
08.2020 - 07.2021
Crew member
McDonald's
06.2017 - 07.2020
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