Nasrine Akhtar

Accounting and Business Management student at the University of Westminster with a strong interest in pursuing a career in accounting and working towards an ACA or ACCA qualification. Practical experience includes managing the finances and operations of a small business, completing accounting and finance job simulations with EY, Citi and Goldman Sachs, and developing financial analysis and budgeting skills through university projects. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office and Python, with a particular interest in financial reporting, management accounting and business decision-making.

Business Owner – Henna Business at Self-Employed (2022-05 – 2024-09)

• Managed customer bookings, pricing, payments and day-to-day financial and operational activities for an independent business.
• Monitored income and expenses and maintained financial records to track business performance.
• Managed competing priorities, customer demand and appointments while maintaining a reliable and professional service.
• Built and maintained customer relationships through clear communication and effective service.
• Balanced business responsibilities alongside full-time education, demonstrating initiative, organisation and financial responsibility.

Finance & Business Work Experience at Family Business

One-week work experience

• Gained practical exposure to bookkeeping, budgeting and financial administration within a family-run business.
• Observed how financial information was recorded and used to support business planning and decision-making.

Internship at IEUK Internship Programme (2026-06 – 2026-06)

Selected for a week-long employability programme involving organisations including Bank of America, Deloitte and British Airways.

• Developed commercial awareness through workshops covering finance, consulting and professional services.
• Worked in teams to analyse business challenges and present practical recommendations under time constraints.

Nursery Practitioner at Nursery (2024-08 – Present)

• Maintain accurate records and follow procedures requiring strong attention to detail, reliability and accountability.
• Manage competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while communicating effectively with colleagues, parents and children.

EY Accounting & Advisory Job Simulation at Forage (2026 – 2026)

• Completed practical accounting and advisory tasks based on professional client scenarios.
• Applied accounting and analytical thinking to business problems and developed an understanding of client-focused professional services.

Citi Investment Banking Job Simulation at Forage (2026 – 2026)

• Analysed business and financial information to support recommendations and commercial decision-making.
• Developed experience in financial analysis and understanding of investment banking processes.

Goldman Sachs Operations Analyst Job Simulation at Forage (2026-08 – 2026-08)

• Analysed financial data relating to trade settlements and asset transfers.
• Reviewed transaction issues involving documentation, approvals, compliance and funding.
• Applied operational risk and control principles to identify issues and recommend solutions.

BA (Hons) in Accounting and Business Management – University of Westminster (2027-07)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business – NewVIc Sixth Form College (2024-05)

GCSEs – Kingsford Community School (2022-05)