Briony Wilds
115 Caerau Lane, Ely, CF5 5HL
Nationality: British
Residing: Qatar
bri.wilds@icloud.com
Professional profile
Recently graduated from Cardiff Metropolitan University, gaining a 2.1 in BA(hons) Accounting.
Motivated and energetic in attaining and completing numerous temporary summer jobs while also undertaking academic studies. Continually strives to achieve and exceed potential. Competent at adapting to new situations and people easily and quickly. Focusing on a career in finance and accounting after university. Well-travelled throughout the UK and abroad.
Core competencies include:
• CPD – TEFL Accredited
• Expert at Payroll Operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Pegasus Accounting Software
• Knowledgeable in Sage Accounting Software
• Excellent Written and verbal communication skills
• Conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Experienced with finances and cash floats
Education and qualifications
2014-2017: BA(HONS) ACCOUNTANCY, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales.
Achieved 2:1
2011-2013: Queen Elizabeth High School, Carmarthen, Wales (A & AS Level).
Achieved 4x A & AS Levels Ranging from B to C in Mathematics - Mechanics and Statistics, Economics, History, Biology.
2009-2011: Queen Elizabeth Academy, Crediton, Devon (GCSE’s).
Achieved 11 GCSE’s ranging from A*to C, including Mathematics, Triple Science and Double English.
Career Profile and Core Accounting Skills
• Financial Reporting & Financial Management
• Quantitative Methods
• Performance management
• Management accounting
• Audit & Assurance
• Proficient in Pegasus Accounting Software & knowledgeable in Sage Software
Career summary
08/2017-date04/2016-09/2017 New Directions Holding Ltd, Cardiff
• Setting up new employee details.
• Processing statutory forms such as P45, P46, P60 etc.
• Processing holiday, sick and maternity pay.
• Downloading tax codes/student loans online and processing.
• Updating and maintaining holiday pay accruals for temporary workers.
• Dealing with all payroll queries for temporary and workers.
• Preparing and posting payroll journals to accounting system.
• Completing year end task/returns
• Maintaining technical knowledge.
• Identifying control weaknesses/improvements & bring them to management’s attention.
• Maintain pre-agreed metrics for this role.
• Dealing with all TSS processes and procedures including the training of other staff members
• Ensure workers and internal clients provide essential timely information as required to provide weekly management reports for SMT
• Supporting team and observing experienced colleagues in all processes.
• Services client enquiries under supervision and builds competence cheerfully.
• Deals with all problems quickly and efficiently communicating with all stakeholders to meet demands.
• Able to support change management.
• Creating and maintaining candidate payroll profiles.
04/2016-03/2017 Private Business Owner, Cardiff
• Trained in monthly accounts management
• Skilled in weekly inventory control and inventory management.
• Experienced in the preparation of monthly invoices.
11/2015-03/2016 Artigiano, Cardiff
• Trained and mentored new staff
• Provided excellent customer service
11/2012-09/2015 Costa Coffee, Carmarthen and Cardiff
• Qualified as a skillful and reliable barista
• Trained and mentored new staff
• Efficiently performed and completed shift end cash balancing
• Provided excellent customer service.
Awards and Achievements
TEFL Accredited |Achieved GDPR Training | 2x CPD Accredited Achievements | Course Achieved in Bribery & Corruption Training | Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award | Practice Duke of Edinburgh Gold award | Ten Tors Award | 2x Sports leaders award-level 2 | Level 1 Award in Health and Safety | Fully qualified barista | Cardiff Half Completer
References are available on request