RISHI THAPAR

My role as a Cash Allocations Assistant has allowed me to gain valuable knowledge in using multiple financial systems such as Sage 50, Synergex, Access and LM. These systems are used daily as part of my role to not only post hundreds of bank receipts but also accurately allocate them to the correct customer accounts. In addition, I assist with posting journals and supporting month-end processes to ensure financial records are maintained accurately and deadlines are met. This role has allowed me to further develop my workload management skills while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Working in Accounts Payable allowed me to gain first-hand experience in handling financial transactions, managing supplier invoices and ensuring timely payments. The role strengthened my attention to detail, organisational skills and problem-solving abilities while working in a fast-paced finance environment. My responsibilities included interacting with suppliers to resolve queries, maintaining over 150 supplier ledgers, processing between 200–300 invoices per month and reconciling at least 75% of supplier accounts monthly. I also assisted in clearing accounts with high debit balances, producing Excel reports and ensuring invoices and queries were processed efficiently to meet month-end deadlines.

Working as a Retail Sales Assistant during my third year at university allowed me to develop strong communication, customer service and organisational skills within a fast-paced environment. My responsibilities included monitoring inventory, stock taking, negotiating with suppliers and assisting customers. This experience strengthened my ability to prioritise workload, work effectively under pressure and maintain strong attention to detail while delivering excellent customer satisfaction. It also provided me with valuable first-hand experience of the day-to-day operations of an established business, which I am eager to apply within a finance role.