Shani Daunter
Newport,Gwent
Summary
Recent Accounting and Finance graduate with a strong foundation in financial reporting, taxation and data analysis. Proficient in Excel and eager to apply problem-solving and analytical skills in a professional finance role. Experienced in customer-facing environments, developing strong communication, time management, and attention to detail. Adaptable and driven, seeking to launch a career in accounting and finance whilst developing technical expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales Assistant
Dunelm
Newport, Gwent
05.2021 - Current
- Proactively managing customer increase during busy periods.
- Maintaining and replenishing stock according to store merchandising layout whilst ensuring consistent product availability.
- Cash register operating - dealing with all payment methods, returns, receipt queries and concerns.
- Hosting - direct contact with customers, assisting with online ordering and locating items in store, having good knowledge of both in store and online items.
- Customer Rapport - identifying needs and making appropriate product recommendations to close sales.
- Click and collect - knowledge of item location, good time management whilst meeting time sensitive quotas.
Administrative Assistant
Zeal Tax
Newport, Gwent
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in preparing tax returns by organising and inputting client financial data, ensuring accuracy through review by senior staff before HMRC submission.
- Collected and verified client documents, including sourcing additional information e.g. land registry, while creating detailed personal process notes to speed up future work and minimise errors.
- Supported preparation of tax relief claims by compiling evidence, maintaining audit trails, and helping maximise client entitlements.
Store Assistant
The Food Warehouse
Newport, Maesglas
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Delivered friendly customer service in a high-paced retail environment.
- Processed cash, card and gift card payments on a range of products.
- Confidently approached customers on shop floor, offering assistance in item location and resolving product queries.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours for efficient checkout process.
Education
GCSEs -
Llanwern High School
Newport 09.2015 - 07.2020
A-Levels -
Llanwern High School
Newport 09.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
University of Sussex
Brighton 09.2022 - 07.2025
Skills
- Microsoft Excel - good working knowledge
- Tax knowledge
- Time management and organisation
- Client communication & rapport building
- Problem solving & analytical thinking
- Cash handling & financial accuracy
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance
University of Sussex
09.2022 - 07.2025
Administrative Assistant
Zeal Tax
05.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Assistant
Dunelm
05.2021 - Current
Store Assistant
The Food Warehouse
10.2020 - 03.2021
A-Levels -
Llanwern High School
09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs -
Llanwern High School
09.2015 - 07.2020
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