Sahil Riaz
Wakefield
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting & Finance graduate seeking Finance Administrator role. Solid foundation in accounting and financial reporting, complemented by proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Professional experience honed skills in accuracy, confidentiality, and organisation, enabling effective adherence to procedures. Eager to contribute to a finance team, build a career and advance towards financial analysis and broader finance opportunities.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Security Officer
First Response Group
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2025.01 - Current
- Produce clear and accurate incident reports, recording key information, observations and actions taken.
- Maintain accurate records while following established procedures and confidentiality requirements.
- Monitor CCTV and conduct regular checks, identifying issues and responding promptly using sound judgement.
- Communicate clearly with colleagues during incidents and shift handovers, ensuring important information is passed on accurately.
Dessert Chef
Trinity Lounge
Wakefield
2024.01 - 2024.10
Warehouse Picker
Asda
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
2022.05 - 2022.09
- Processed customer orders accurately while working to procedures and time requirements.
- Maintained a strong focus on accuracy, organisation and safe working practices in a fast-paced environment.
- Worked reliably as part of a team to meet daily operational requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire 2023.09 - 2026.07
A-level - A level Graphic Design, BTEC Business, BTEC Law
New College Pontefract
Pontefract , West Yorkshire 2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - Student
Outwood Academy City Fields
Wakefield, West Yorkshire 2016.09 - 2021.05
Skills
- Microsoft Excel- familiar with Data Analysis, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, SUMIFS, PivotTables, Conditional Formatting
- Accounting with Financial Reporting
- Finance Administration
- Invoice Processing
- Documentation
- Data Entry with Numerical Accuracy
- Financial Data Management
- Record Management
- FCA Awareness
- Regulatory Awareness
- Organisation
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Category B1 driving license with vehicle
- Secondary school award for effort
- Cricket club participation / volunteering
- University team projects and presentations
Languages
English
Urdu
French
Custom Section
- Financial statement analysis: analysed company financial information and used financial ratios to assess performance and trends.
- Excel-based analysis: organised and analysed numerical data in Excel and presented findings clearly for university coursework.
- Finance coursework: interpreted financial information and communicated conclusions through written reports and presentations.
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Gaming
- Muay Thai
- Baking / Cooking
Certification
- First aid certification
Timeline
Security Officer
First Response Group
2025.01 - Current
Dessert Chef
Trinity Lounge
2024.01 - 2024.10
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
University of Huddersfield
2023.09 - 2026.07
Warehouse Picker
Asda
2022.05 - 2022.09
A-level - A level Graphic Design, BTEC Business, BTEC Law
New College Pontefract
2021.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs - Student
Outwood Academy City Fields
2016.09 - 2021.05