Yidong Zhang

Finance Professional | Trainee Accounts Assistant | AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting

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BirminghamMember since August 5, 2026

Financial Data AnalysisInterpreting financial statementsComplex data reconciliationAccounting software applicationsClient Relationship ManagementInterpersonal communicationCorporate reportingWorkload PrioritizationData interpretationCompliance workflowsBusiness tax accounting

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Financial Data AnalysisInterpreting financial statementsComplex data reconciliationAccounting software applicationsClient Relationship Management

About

An ambitious, analytically minded, and detail-oriented finance professional fast-tracking a career in corporate taxation. Combines hands-on experience as an Accounts Assistant Trainee at Cornerstone H&Y Ltd with a strong academic foundation, including an MSc in International Business. Actively self-studying advanced UK taxation frameworks under the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting, demonstrated by exceptional academic diligence and a perfect 100% score achieved on the qualification's practice testing framework.

Possesses exceptional client relationship management, interpersonal skills, and data interpretation capabilities developed through high-level corporate communication coaching. Known for an adaptable, proactive approach to hitting strict compliance deadlines while delivering insightful client service across diverse business sectors.

Experience

Trainee Accounts Assistant - Cornerstone H&Y Ltd

(2026-05)

Deliver precise standalone financial administration support while building practical exposure to business tax accounting principles.
Manage, organize, and interpret client source data independently, ensuring high attention to detail across financial records.
Collaborate closely with senior team members to maintain strict compliance workflows, building a foundation for reviewing corporate documentation.
Prioritize multiple data processing tasks efficiently in a supportive, professional environment to meet internal and client-facing deadlines.

TEFL Teacher - Preply

(2025-04)

Guide and support diverse international students to enhance English communication skills and professional competencies through tailored in-person and online interventions.

Charity Shop Assistant - Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

(2024-07)

Apply mathematical acuity and client service skills within a fast-paced retail environment; process complex financial donations and manage till transactions with strict accuracy.

Volunteer Interpreter & Cultural Liaison - Chinese Community Centre (Birmingham)

(2024-05)

Bridge cultural and linguistic gaps for members of Birmingham's Chinese community during bi-weekly gatherings, delivering verbal interpretation and organizing events to support community integration.

Supply Teacher & Classroom Manager - TeacherActive / Academics Ltd / ABC Teachers

(2023-06 - 2023-12)

Autonomously managed diverse secondary classrooms up to A-Level, implementing lesson plans on the fly across technical subjects including Business Studies and IT while sharpening group crisis management skills.

Part-time Food and Beverage Assistant - Aloft Hotels

(2021-09 - 2022-11)

Managed high-quality customer experiences and processed transactions using complex hotel property management systems (OPERA/MICROS), demonstrating technical aptitude and precise logistical coordination.

Food and Beverage Associate - Forest of Arden, a Marriott Hotel and Country Club

(2019-06 - 2020-03)

Developed client-relationship management methodologies under high-stress corporate scenarios; resolved complaints and utilized complex premium digital systems to coordinate team workflows.

Maths and English Tuition Tutor - First Class Learning Ltd.

(2016-04 - 2017-07)

Cultivated critical analytical skills through detailed assessments of student work, providing precise, actionable feedback to identify individual learning barriers in a one-to-one setting.

Retail & Donations Assistant - Barnardo's

(2016-04 - 2017-09)

Supported national third-sector retail operational functions, utilizing early mathematical problem-solving skills to manage inventory, price items, and balance financial till statements with accuracy.