Simran Vaya

I am a highly motivated finance and accounting university graduate who is seeking an opportunity to continue studying towards my ACCA qualification. A high-performing individual with demonstrated drive, initiative, and enthusiasm. Ability to work well under pressure with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Thrives in a collaborative environment and is an effective relationship builder and always keen to learn.

Intern at Shinewing (2026-01 – 2026-03)

Assisted in external audit engagements and performed substantive testing

• Assisted in external audit engagements, preparing and updating working papers across key audit areas including fixed assets, payroll, bank, expenses, leases, journals, and cost of sales
• Performed substantive testing and reconciliations, ensuring supporting documentation agreed with client records and financial statements
• Collaborated with senior auditors to complete testing procedures and resolve client queries within tight deadlines

Audit ACA Trainee at Adler Shine LLP (2024-01 – 2024-08)

Assisted in audit engagements and financial statement testing

• Assisted in planning, executing and completing audit engagements for clients across various industries
• Performed detailed testing of financial statements
• Assisted in preparing reports, working paper, and documentation for client files
• Conducted stocktakes to verify accuracy
• Collaborated with team members and clients to resolve queries
• Progressing towards ACA qualification

Treasurer at Zumba Society (2022-05 – 2023-05)

Managed all financial matters for the society

• Audit memberships, receipts, and club transactions accurately
• Work closely with the President to organise events
• Responsible for all society finance matters
• Meeting payment deadlines

Tutor at GCSE Maths Tutoring (2021-02 – Present)

Providing mathematics tutoring to GCSE students

• Provide 1–2 hour sessions per week per student
• Evaluate student's progress and their ability to meet course standards in mathematical knowledge and skills by assessing their academic growth through weekly quizzes and assignments
• Designed teaching materials using appropriate communication styles to sustain students' interest in maths and interact regularly with students and parents to discuss progress and address any issues
• Adapted the curriculum for individuals based on their needs

Administrative Assistant at Amey Kamp LLP (2022-08 – 2022-08)

Handled office administration and client communications

• Handled incoming calls into the office from clients
• Completed bank reconciliations in Microsoft Excel
• Communicated with a range of clients on various tasks

Placement Student at Universal Music Group (2019-08 – 2019-08)

Assisted with marketing strategies and participated in workshop sessions

• Assisted in forming marketing strategies
• Participated and contributed to various workshop sessions
• Co-ordinated team meetings (location and times)

Placement Student at The Good Agency (2019-08 – 2019-08)

Assisted with marketing strategies and client communications

• Assisted in forming marketing strategies for Macmillan and Sue Ryder
• Market research projects and presentations
• Handled incoming calls into the office from clients

Placement Student at Investigo Limited (2018-08 – 2018-08)

Oversaw admin projects and gained cross-functional experience

• Oversaw two admin projects
• Spent time with various teams such as marketing, sales, and finance to understand what their roles entailed

Work Experience at UBS (2018-11 – 2018-11)

Work shadowing at UBS

• Work shadowing
• I was able to get a glimpse into the day-to-day tasks of people within reporting, client services, governance and supervision, and quality assurance

Volunteer at Intake Primary School and Bankwood Primary School (2021-11 – 2021-12)

Provided mathematics support to primary school students

• Attended primary school maths lessons once a week to provide extra support to several students
• Observed and evaluated students' performance and behavior and fed back my suggestions to the teacher
• Enhanced student learning by optimising a wide range of approaches and innovative classroom activities

Volunteer at Watford Central Library (2017-03 – 2020-03)

Provided customer service and clerical support at the library

• Trained new volunteers
• Answered customer queries in a timely and courteous manner
• Provided clerical front desk assistance
• Oversaw copying, printing, and mailing of various documents
• Assisted with the young children's summer reading challenge

ACCA Qualification in Accounting and Finance – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) (2024-01 – 2024-12)

BA in Accounting and Financial Management – University of Sheffield (2020-09 – 2023-06)

A-Levels in Maths, Biology, and Religious Studies – Watford Grammar School for Girls (2016-09 – 2020-06)

GCSEs in Maths, English Literature, English Language, Double Award Science, Religious Studies, Fine Art, Geography and Spanish – Watford Grammar School for Girls (2016-09 – 2020-06)