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Vithursan Rasasekaram

Mitcham,United Kingdom

Summary

Entry-level finance professional actively seeking a trainee role with AAT study support (starting at Level 2). I have hands-on experience in bookkeeping, invoice processing, and financial admin gained through part-time roles in retail and legal settings. Proficient in Excel and familiar with Xero at a basic level, supporting transaction entry, petty cash logging, and bank reconciliation. Recently completed an MSc in FinTech and Policy and am now focused on developing practical accounting skills, completing the AAT qualification, and progressing toward ACCA/ACA.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager

Tooting Mini Market
London
03.2018 - 05.2025
  • Processed an average of £1,000–£1,500 in daily sales, ensuring accurate cash handling and till balancing.
  • Recorded daily transactions and supplier payments in Excel, supporting weekly reviews of £4,000.
  • Logged and reconciled 40–50 product deliveries/month, verifying against invoices and purchase orders.
  • Maintained and reviewed a petty cash float of £200, updating records weekly to monitor usage.
  • Created simple weekly sales and expense summaries to support stock planning and reduce over-ordering.
  • Oversaw daily reconciliation of 2 cash registers and prepared weekly bank deposit summaries.

Administrator

David Benson Solicitors
London
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Entered basic financial data into Xero under supervision, including supplier invoices and expense records.
  • Matched payments to invoices and assisted with checking transaction accuracy in the system.
  • Supported monthly bank reconciliation by uploading statements and helping match around 30 transactions.
  • Helped maintain tidy digital financial records by attaching receipts and categorising basic entries.
  • Gained initial exposure to Xero’s dashboard, contact list, and reports through guided tasks.

Education

MSc - FinTech and Policy

University of Surrey
United Kingdom
09.2023 - 11.2024

BSc - Applied Sports and Exercise Science

University of Roehampton
United Kingdom
09.2020 - 08.2023

Skills

Finance & Accounting Technical Skills

  • Basic invoice entry and purchase ledger support
  • Cash handling and daily sales tracking
  • Bank reconciliation (assisted)
  • Petty cash recording and expense tracking
  • Document filing for audits and compliance
  • Familiar with double-entry principles (through observation/support)

Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Excel (data entry, cash logs, basic formulas)
  • Xero (basic use: invoice logging, bank matching, bank reconciliation, receipt uploads, VAT, invoicing)
  • Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  • Fast learner with a strong interest in accounting systems

Timeline

MSc - FinTech and Policy

University of Surrey
09.2023 - 11.2024

Administrator

David Benson Solicitors
08.2021 - 07.2022

BSc - Applied Sports and Exercise Science

University of Roehampton
09.2020 - 08.2023

Manager

Tooting Mini Market
03.2018 - 05.2025

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