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Crowe UKCorporate Tax Associate
Oct. 2024Reading, England, United Kingdom● Prepare self-assessment tax returns for companies using Alphatax software and Microsoft Excel for data entry, ensuring completion of work to budget.
● Communicate with clients via written and verbal communication methods to discuss tax matters, outlining tax positions and providing information that may be relevant to their tax and financial situations.
● Submit tax returns to HMRC and correspond with them regarding any client queries/issues.
Ensure work is compliant with the firm's risk management policies.
● Manage a wide portfolio of clients which range from small owner managed businesses to large group companies, charities and not-for-profit trading subsidiaries.
Crowe UKCorporate Tax Assistant
Mar. 2023 - Oct. 2024Reading, England, United Kingdom● Prepare self-assessment tax returns for companies using Alphatax software and Microsoft Excel for data entry, ensuring completion of work to budget.
● Communicate with clients via written and verbal communication methods to discuss tax matters, outlining tax positions and providing information that may be relevant to their tax and financial situations.
● Submit tax returns to HMRC and correspond with them regarding any client queries/issues.
Ensure work is compliant with the firm's risk management policies.
● Manage a wide portfolio of clients which range from small owner managed businesses to large group companies, charities and not-for-profit trading subsidiaries.
AzetsTax Associate
Aug. 2021 - Mar. 2023Southampton, England, United Kingdom● Prepare self-assessment tax returns for individuals, sole trader, and trust and estates using CCH tax software and Microsoft Excel for data entry, ensuring completion of work to budget.
● Communicate with clients via written and verbal communication methods to discuss tax matters, outlining tax positions and providing information that may be relevant to their tax and financial situations.
● Submit tax returns to HMRC and correspond with them regarding any client queries/issues.
Ensure work is compliant with the firm's risk management policies.
● Manage a wide portfolio of clients gaining exposure to rental income and accounts, residence and remittance basis, foreign income including US Tax Returns to name a few.
Aston UniversityIoT Course Developer
Jun. 2021 - Sep. 2021Developed short online courses for the Institute of Technology (IoT) at Aston University on Introduction to Higher Education Mathematics and Construction.
Outlined content for the courses by collaborating with academic experts.
Used video recording and editing tools including Moovly and FilmForth.
EmployabilityUKExecutive Assistant
Apr. 2021 - Jul. 2021Assisted the CEO in managing and scheduling interviews for team recruitment.
Support the Kickstart recruitment process using the Apogee system.
Arrival EducationTesco Business Leaders Mentoring Programme Participant
Mar. 2021 - Sep. 2021
Aston UniversityMaths Coach
Oct. 2020 - Jun. 2021The Aston University Mathematics department has been running an online maths tutoring service called Maths Coach since November 2018. Currently established in Sweden, Maths Coach provides a free text-based chat service for any GCSE and A-level student to anonymously access maths help from trained final year undergraduate mathematics students - Maths Coaches.
Aston UniversityStudent Experience Champion
Sep. 2020 - May. 2021Birmingham, England, United Kingdom● Created content on Blackboard (university virtual learning platform) and provided tutorials and presentations virtually using Blackboard Collaborate as part of the School’s induction activities for new students.
● Solved queries and aid students online through email, live webchat and Blackboard Collaborate.
● Assisted the Student Experience Officer to run focus groups encouraging student engagement and participation as well as documented findings. ● Shared progress and successes on actions taken by the School to improve the student experience with their student body through a medium of their choice (e.g. through emails, Social media, lecture shout outs, etc.). ● Audited the correct use of Blackboard by Teachers to determine whether certain standards were achieved and recorded results and constructive feedback in MS Excel, leading to more consistent use of Blackboard.
● Attended regular meetings with the Student Experience group to organise and carry out school-wide projects focusing on improving the student experience.
● Compiled and put together a report reflecting on achievements and obstacles on the scheme at the end of the year.
Enactus AstonDirector
Sep. 2020 - Mar. 2021● Organised Enactus Aston committee ensuring all functions executed their roles, motivating the team to achieve high standards.
● Strengthened recruitment of team members by leading the team to implement effective recruitment and marketing strategy, which won Enactus UK recruitment challenge of signing up 100 student members.
● Upgraded team members' learning and development by organising events with organisations like Visa, M&S and IBM, which led to getting shortlisted for the Best Society of the Year of NUE Awards 2021.
● Responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with Enactus Aston's vast network of companies and individuals.
● Established the Competition Function, ensuring the team's participation in various Enactus UK competitions with strategic and innovative ideas and review them to ensure they meet Enactus Criteria.
● Worked with the Head of the Competition function to write the script, prepare slides and help the presentation team pitch for the Opening Round of Enactus UK National Expo 2021.
● Supported the project teams to sustain existing projects and helped establish two new innovative projects, which secured funding from EY and Sodexo through Enactus UK 2021 Partner Competitions.
Enactus AstonHead of Corporate Relations
Mar. 2020 - Sep. 2020Birmingham, England, United Kingdom● Responsible for managing relationships with the support network such as University Advisors, Business Advisors, Alumni and Enactus UK of Enactus Aston by acting as the main point of contact.
● Organised and chaired monthly Business Advisory Board Meetings so the team may gain advice on progressing with projects from the support network. ● Revitalised ways of working with the support network through Mentoring and Project Advisory Schemes to connect the team members with the industry experts.
Enactus AstonDeputy Corporate Relations Executive
Oct. 2019 - Mar. 2020BirminghamSupported the Corporate Relations Executive in organising monthly board meetings.
Responsible for spotting and promoting career development opportunities and events for team members via Basecamp.
Aston UniversityBusiness Development Assistant
Sep. 2019 - Sep. 2020● Represented the Knowledge Exchange Team in building partnerships with companies and academics to collaborate on research, secure funding streams and promote University events.
● Responsible for generating leads and contact pipeline for the team by conducting market research and business analysis using FAME and konfer.
● Streamlined the process of recording and tracking progress of potential leads and reduced admin time by 30% by developing a new database system using MS Access and MS Excel.
● Assisted in writing job descriptions, recruitment plans, and creating job adverts for recruitment of KTP (Knowledge Transfer Partnership) Associates for government-funded KTP projects.
● Supported a processes redesign project for the Graduate School department to organise resources available for postgraduate research students and supervisors, including Blackboard modules, Handbooks and training materials.
Haybridge High School and Sixth FormMathematics Intern
Jun. 2019 - Jul. 2019Hagley, England, United Kingdom● Supported teachers in classrooms in delivering tutorials and assisted students in understanding and solving mathematical problems.
● Contributed and participated in the planning and organisation activities for “Personal Challenge Week” with peers to provide interactive sessions, including an innovative code-breaking task and mathematical arts and crafts.
Attended SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) days on practical strategies in behaviour management, questioning skills and routes to teacher training.
Hype CollectiveCo-Op Brand Ambassador
Mar. 2019 - Mar. 2019Birmingham, United KingdomPlanned and executed highly targeted campaigns reaching out to Societies offering Co-op gift cards and scratch cards at events, strengthening their corporate social responsibility whilst also encouraging footfall into store.
Aston UniversityStudent Experience Champion
Nov. 2018 - May. 2019Aston University● Assisted the Student Experience Officer to run focus groups encouraging student engagement and participation as well as documented findings.
● Responsible for auditing the correct use of Blackboard by Teachers to determine whether certain standards were achieved and recorded results and constructive feedback in MS Excel, leading to more consistent use of Blackboard.
Established an innovative communication tool in Blackboard, allowing students to raise issues collectively. Delivered presentations on School Forum meetings to School and Academic staff, sharing insights and initiating and facilitating discussions leading to improvements in the student experience.
AimhigherAimhigher Mentor
Nov. 2018 - May. 2019Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom● Mentored year 12 (6th form) students at Moseley School and Sixth Form to encourage students from under-represented groups to participate in higher education.
● Supported students to set and achieve goals by outlining and exploring opportunities beyond school.
Aston UniversityStudent Ambassador
Oct. 2018 - Apr. 2019Birmingham, United KingdomPromoted the university experience through different promotional events such as Open Days.
Hype CollectiveBrand Ambassador
Sep. 2018 - Oct. 2018Aston University, Birmingham● Planned and executed campaigns reaching out to societies educating them about 'The UNIs', the competition for university clubs and societies in search for the best.
● Promoted Co-Op. sponsoring 'The UNIs', encouraging more footfall into stores.
● Used a variety of social media platforms to collaborate with the societies and promote 'The UNIs'.
Arrival EducationCoaching with Purpose Programme Participant
Apr. 2018 - Jan. 2019Embarked on a 9-month practical program building leadership skills while being mentored by an experienced professional leader from Kerry Foods. Engaged in monthly one on one coaching sessions over nine months, focused on stimulating and growing the habit of self-development, covering areas of goal setting and planning, analysis of current position as well as environment and parameters for accountability.
High Fliers Research LimitedThe Times Final Year Student Interviewer
Jan. 2018 - Mar. 2018I completed surveys with final year students on campus. I identified suitable candidates and engaged in conversations to convince them to take part and reached the target number of surveys.
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