Vihar Chokshi
London
Summary
A highly skilled professional with thorough knowledge of Accounting, Finance, and Investment Portfolio management. Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational abilities, coupled with excellent English spoken and written communication skills. Adept at relaying messages effectively between departments and managing time efficiently. Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Committed to continuous learning and meticulous work organisation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Support Worker / Acting Deputy Manager
Simple settings Ltd
London
2024.01 - Current
- Supported vulnerable adults and young people within supported accommodation and residential care settings.
- Supervised daily activities, wellbeing, and safeguarding of residents in line with company policies and care standards.
- Managed staff rotas, shift allocation, and operational coordination to ensure smooth service delivery.
- Assisted with payroll coordination, staff attendance records, and workforce administration.
- Supported recruitment processes including staff interviews, onboarding, and suitability assessments.
- Maintained accurate daily logs, incident reports, welfare records, and support documentation using internal care software systems.
- Monitored residents' appointments, activities, curfews, and engagement with external services.
- Accompanied young people and vulnerable residents to GP, dentist, solicitor, and other professional appointments when required.
- Promoted independence, emotional wellbeing, and positive behaviour among residents.
- Worked collaboratively with external agencies, healthcare professionals, social workers, and support teams.
- Provided leadership and guidance to support staff during daily operations and high-pressure situations.
- Assisted management with service operations, staffing coordination, and accommodation-related responsibilities.
- Supported children and young people with education routines, life skills, and structured daily activities.
- Maintained professional boundaries, confidentiality, and person-centred care practices at all times.
Customer trading assistant
Salisbury's
Dulwich, London
2023.06 - 2025.12
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive shopping experience
- Handled cash transactions, managed tills and assisted with self-checkout machines.
- Restocked shelves and organized inventory efficiently.
- Assisted in product displays and promotional activities.
- Collaborated with Team members to ensure smooth store operations.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly.
Freelance Financial & Tax Advisor
(Self-Employed)
2021.01 - 2023.03
- Prepared and filed Income Tax Returns (ITR) for individual, salaried, and small business clients.
- Assisted clients with tax planning, tax-saving strategies, deductions, exemptions, and financial compliance.
- Collaborated with Chartered Accountants (CAs), tax consultants, and financial firms on a tie-up basis for taxation and advisory services.
- Managed GST, TDS, and other taxation-related compliance activities and documentation.
- Reviewed financial statements, investment records, bank statements, and supporting documents for tax filing and verification purposes.
- Assisted clients in maintaining accurate financial records and compliance-related documentation.
- Coordinated with partner firms and professionals to ensure timely completion of tax filings and client assignments.
- Provided support in financial portfolio assistance, investment documentation, and client servicing activities.
- Conducted financial data verification, document validation, and compliance checks to maintain accuracy in reporting.
- Prepared financial reports, summaries, and taxation-related records using MS Excel and accounting tools.
- Maintained confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance while handling sensitive financial information.
- Supported regulatory compliance processes and ensured timely submission of financial and taxation documents.
- Developed professional relationships with clients, Chartered Accountants, tax advisors, and associated firms.
Accounts & Finance Executives & Production Co-ordinator
SP Cinecorp Cinematic Venture Limited
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Managed financial operations and payment systems during film production.
- Coordinated with production and direction teams to establish vendor payment terms and financial aspects.
- Collaborated with lead artists' managers to negotiate payment terms according to contracts.
- Reviewed accounts regularly and ensured error-free finalisation.
- Assisted with errands, including deliveries and supply coordination.
- Supported crowd control and coordinated extras during filming.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure seamless information flow.
- Participated in logistical planning of production alongside the production manager.
- Liaised between departments to clarify responsibilities and deadlines.
- Contributed to the creation and maintenance of the production schedule to meet deadlines.
Tax and Finance Assistant
Mukesh M Shah Tax Consultant
Vadodara, India
2018.01 - 2021.01
- Started as a Taxation Intern and progressed to a full-time role handling GST, VAT, Income Tax Return (ITR) filing, and taxation compliance activities.
- Assisted in direct and indirect tax compliance, audit documentation, litigation support, tax assessments, appeals, and government department procedures.
- Managed client documentation, financial records, compliance reporting, and coordination with Chartered Accountants (CAs) for audit and taxation requirements.
- Provided client support related to taxation, regulatory compliance, business guidance, and financial documentation to ensure timely and accurate statutory filings.
- Prepared financial reports, reconciliations, and compliance-related documentation using MS Excel and accounting tools while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
Education
MBA - Banking and Finance
University of the West of Scotland
London 2023.05 - 2024.06
Masters of Commerce (Mcom) - Account & Finance
M S university of Baroda
2017.05 - 2019.06
Bachelor of Commerce (B.com) - Accounting and Finance
M S University of Baroda
2014.06 - 2017.07
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of Accounting, Finance and Investment Portfolio
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational ability
- Having great English spoken and Written communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Detailing work with well organized manner
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to relay messages between different departments effectively
- To have thorough knowledge in M S Word, Power-point, Excel, Outlook
- Micro management through well established network
- Time Management
LANGUAGES KNOWN:
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Native
Certification
RQF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children and Young People Residential Care (Currently Pursuing)
Level 2 Adult Social Care / Care Certificate
Safeguarding Children and Young People Level 2
General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Medication Practice Level 2
CPR Awareness
Food Hygiene
Autism Awareness Level 2
First Aid Training
Food Safety Level 2
Manual Handling
Health & Safety Training
Affiliations
- Reading Books
- Dancing
- Travelling
- Music
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Support Worker / Acting Deputy Manager
Simple settings Ltd
2024.01 - Current
Customer trading assistant
Salisbury's
2023.06 - 2025.12
MBA - Banking and Finance
University of the West of Scotland
2023.05 - 2024.06
Freelance Financial & Tax Advisor
(Self-Employed)
2021.01 - 2023.03
Accounts & Finance Executives & Production Co-ordinator
SP Cinecorp Cinematic Venture Limited
2021.01 - 2023.01
Tax and Finance Assistant
Mukesh M Shah Tax Consultant
2018.01 - 2021.01
Masters of Commerce (Mcom) - Account & Finance
M S university of Baroda
2017.05 - 2019.06
Bachelor of Commerce (B.com) - Accounting and Finance
M S University of Baroda
2014.06 - 2017.07