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Feb. 29, 2024

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William Schmitz

Address: 23 Hexham Road, CA4 1WS, London, United Kingdom

Email address: wschmitz@gmail.com

Phone number: 078 4953 9005

Profile

Self-driven, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant offering 2+ years of financial experience. Capable of using different financial software, such as Quickbooks, Sage, and Xero at expert level, performing debit, credit, and totals for accounts, and conducting financial reports for managers with a highly professional attitude, extensive analytical skills, and significant ability to perform well under pressure.

Work experience

08/2017 - 12/2018, Accounting Assistant, LLOYD BAKER LEATHER LTD, London, United Kingdom

Using Quickbooks, Sage, and Xero filed financial statements (individual tax return, corporation tax, payroll tax, etc.)
Conducted financial reports for managers and pro-actively participated in weekly team meetings.
Maintained professional relationships with customers and resolved any problematic issues.
Awarded Employee of the Month for performing a great job.

08/2016 - 08/2017, Finance Assistant, BRB Limited, Hillington, United Kingdom

Answered telephones, responded to emails and resolved any clients' inquiries, ensuring that company standards were met.
Maintained and organised all company financial documents.
Was responsible for performing debit, credit, and totals for customers' accounts.

10/2010 - 10/2011, Administrative Assistant, International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Amman, Jordan

Maintained company database with up to date information and performed other administrative tasks as assigned.
Conducted reports and collaborated with the Operations team on improving data management policies and procedures.
Was in charge of printing, scanning, copying, and filing administrative records.

Education

09/2015 - 08/2016, Finance & Economics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Master's degree

09/2012 - 05/2015, Economics and Management, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom

Bachelor's degree (First Class Honours)

Clubs and Societies: FinTech Society, Political Society, Chess Club

09/2010 - 05/2012, IB Diploma Programme, Modern Montessori School, Amman, Jordan

Graduated with Distinction (Grade 1 - A/excellent equivalent in all 6 subjects)

Skills

Languages Skills

German

English, Arabic

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks, Sage

Interpersonal/Life Skills

Detail-oriented, Multi-tasking

Communication Skills

Good Team Player

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Knowledge of Financial Principles

Volunteering

09/2011 - 05/2012, English Tutor, Modern Montessori School, Amman, Jordan

Developed a relationship with a student in Afghanistan and taught English, via webcam, through self developed lesson plans.

Certificates

07/2017, Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

03/2012, IELTS, British Council

Band Score: 8.0 (C1 equivalent)

Hobbies

Exploring distant lands

Capturing moments

Every kind of sport

Milan Šaržík, CPRW

Certified Professional Résumé Writer

Milan’s work-life has been centered around job search for the past three years. He is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW™) as well as an active member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Careers Coaches (PARWCC™). Milan holds a record for creating the most career document samples for our help center – until today, he has written more than 500 resumes and cover letters for positions across various industries. On top of that, Milan has completed studies at multiple well-known institutions, including Harvard University, University of Glasgow, and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

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