At A&M, I am part of the European Transaction Advisory Group, offering advice to clients on a wide range of complex transactions, covering buy-side and sell-side M&A in both the corporate and private equity space.

I have worked on the audit of both listed and private companies, in sectors which include healthcare, logistics, leisure and retail. My key responsibilities and skills gained include: • Thorough knowledge and practical application of various accounting standards including IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP and application of SOX. • Exposure to complex accounting areas including acquisition accounting, hive up accounting, consolidation accounting, hedge accounting, accounting standard conversion… Show more I have worked on the audit of both listed and private companies, in sectors which include healthcare, logistics, leisure and retail. My key responsibilities and skills gained include: • Thorough knowledge and practical application of various accounting standards including IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP and application of SOX. • Exposure to complex accounting areas including acquisition accounting, hive up accounting, consolidation accounting, hedge accounting, accounting standard conversion for statutory accounts, share based payments, transfer pricing agreements and rebates. • Suggesting ways of improving various processes, such as fixed asset capitalisation, stock management and consolidation. I have also benchmarked clients against competitors and suggested ways that they can improve their staff utilisation and working capital. Clients have commented on how impressed they were with my work and implemented my recommendations.• Strong analytical skills to identify risk areas and understand key drivers of the performance of a business. • Building a strong relationship with both key client personnel and internal senior staff members.• Managing large and small teams, with people both onshore and offshore, working to tight reporting deadlines and motivating the team. • Coaching junior team members, as well as preparing and presenting office wide training sessions.• Presenting and communicating to senior management, both within EY and at clients. • Strong Microsoft Office skills including particularly strong Excel capabilities.Other tasks that I have participated in include: - Training – led office wide training as the analytics champion for my peer group and have encouraged the use of new technology and tools.- Pitching for new clients – I have worked closely with senior management on business development. This has exposed me to senior people, both within EY and at other firms, allowing me to develop my network and communication skills. Show less

I worked part time at the local golf course. I really enjoyed the role as I have a passion for golf. I worked in various roles, mainly on reception, but I also worked in the Bar/Restaurant and taught junior lessons. Core Roles: - Serving the Customers, both Face-to-Face and on the Telephone - Paying green-fees, booking tee-times, booking lessons. - Opening/Closing the Complex.- Teaching Junior lessons.- Bar-Tendering - Rangering the course to ensure there is no slow… Show more I worked part time at the local golf course. I really enjoyed the role as I have a passion for golf. I worked in various roles, mainly on reception, but I also worked in the Bar/Restaurant and taught junior lessons. Core Roles: - Serving the Customers, both Face-to-Face and on the Telephone - Paying green-fees, booking tee-times, booking lessons. - Opening/Closing the Complex.- Teaching Junior lessons.- Bar-Tendering - Rangering the course to ensure there is no slow play. Skills Developed: - Teamwork- Communication - Cash Handling - Customer Service - IT Skills - Telephone Skills - Teaching/Training Show less

I worked part-time at a local Leisure Centre, whilst studying for my degree. I worked on the Main Reception and in the Customer Contact Centre. I really enjoyed my job as I got to meet lots of people and assist them in their enquiries. I also have a passion for Sport, so working in a Leisure Centre was perfect for me. Core Roles: - Making Bookings - Answering Queries - Promoting Sales - I have won various incentive schemes relating to sales of memberships and swimming… Show more I worked part-time at a local Leisure Centre, whilst studying for my degree. I worked on the Main Reception and in the Customer Contact Centre. I really enjoyed my job as I got to meet lots of people and assist them in their enquiries. I also have a passion for Sport, so working in a Leisure Centre was perfect for me. Core Roles: - Making Bookings - Answering Queries - Promoting Sales - I have won various incentive schemes relating to sales of memberships and swimming lessons. - Processing Memberships - Telephone Enquiries - Opening/Closing Procedures Other Roles: - I have covered for managers/supervisors when they have been on annual leave as I am regarded as a trusted and responsible member of the team. Skills Developed: - Teamwork- Communication - Cash Handling - Customer Service - IT Skills - Telephone Skills Show less

As part of my degree, I worked for Experian Data Quality for 14 months. I was based within the Sales Ledger Team working as a Finance Executive and was responsible for numerous areas/tasks within this team. Throughout the placement I experienced various challenges, such as a change in CRM system, which required integrating into the business, the takeover of a company and covering other roles within the team such as credit control. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Experian Data Quality and… Show more As part of my degree, I worked for Experian Data Quality for 14 months. I was based within the Sales Ledger Team working as a Finance Executive and was responsible for numerous areas/tasks within this team. Throughout the placement I experienced various challenges, such as a change in CRM system, which required integrating into the business, the takeover of a company and covering other roles within the team such as credit control. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Experian Data Quality and was able to develop various skills and gain exposure to the world of business. I was nominated for Accounting and Finance Placement Student of the Year and received a Commendation from my University. Core Roles: - Checking, processing and billing of orders on a monthly basis.- Reconciliations of revenues, costs and margin.- Communication, reconciliation, reporting and payment of royalties to suppliers and the upkeep of royalty accounts.- Internal/External reporting on various areas of the business.Other Roles: - I was responsible for helping to integrate the new CRM. There were various issues with reporting in the new system and I worked closely with senior management to detect problems, identify solutions and test these before implementing them. - I also helped when X88 was acquired. I worked closely with the finance partner to discuss what was expected of X88 from a Sales Ledger point of view and suggested ways of helping with the integration. - I experienced Credit Control, getting a taste for a different area of the finance team. - I ran various training for other teams within the business.Skills Developed: - Teamwork- Communication - Internally and Externally - Commercial Awareness- IT Skills - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access- Negotiation - Time Management - Cultural/Language Awareness - I worked closely with overseas teams in the USA, Australia and France. I also communicated with various overseas suppliers. Show less