About
I have been working in finance and client services since at least 2012, most recently as a Wealth Planning Assistant at Canaccord Wealth starting in 2026. My experience spans roles in investment management, accounting assistance, and customer-facing positions across Glasgow, Dundee, and beyond.
My work involves using financial platforms like Xplan, Nucleus, and Microsoft Office to prepare client reports, manage data, and ensure regulatory compliance including AML and CASS. I have built trackers and models for company-wide use and handled client onboarding for various account types. Additionally, I have experience with bookkeeping software such as Xero and have managed logistics and customer service in fast-paced environments.
What I'm looking for
With my degrees in finance, I'm initially looking within financial services. Although failing this, I'm looking to expand my horizons into other markets and potentially a whole new role/industry
Experience
Wealth Planning Assistant
Canaccord Wealth
Feb 2026 – Present
Assisting a senior wealth planner directly by preparing annual book reviews, meetings, client meeting packs, reports to be issued, disinvestments/trades Use of Xplan, Nucleus, CallActivate, and Transfers, time sensitive preparation, meeting clients and organising a client base of 138.
XplanNucleusCallActivate
Administrator
Rathbones Investment Management
Feb 2022 – Feb 2026
Updating in house systems with up to date and accurate customer details. Expert use of Microsoft office, Account Opening, RID investment desk, Coric and Microsoft Teams.
Processing customer requests: this includes cash payments, adhering to CASS regulations and Anti-Money Laundering. AML and consumer duty are paramount.
Gathering data and presenting findings. I’ve built everything from trackers to models to present and store information shared company wide.
Liaising and teaching with internal departments (ISA, Compliance, Transfers [Internal and External], High Risk Payments, Investment managers/directors) Client onboarding both New Business and Transition. Expert experience in Charities, Trusts, Company’s, Individual & Joint accounts and Junior ISAs.
Microsoft OfficeAMLCASS
Self-Employed Courier
Hermes
Apr 2021 – Feb 2022
Managing my own schedule, routes and timeliness Working in a fast-paced environment Duty of care to clients and personal van maintenance
Route ManagementLogisticsClient Care
Accounting Assistant (10 hours a week)
Tayside Accounting Services
Jan 2021 – Apr 2021
Experience in a professional environment.
Learned how to use Xero and mange client’s financials.
Undertaking clerical tasks such as typing, making phone calls and bookkeeping.
XeroBookkeepingClerical Tasks
Met and surpassed productivity targets and quality standards.
Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
Customer ServiceLogisticsTime Management
Personal Care Assistant
Southview Care Home
Jul 2017 – Nov 2018
Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards.
Diminished process lags by assisting physicians on wound care, full body and focused assessments and abnormality reporting.
Optimised patient satisfaction, assisting senior leadership with medical procedures while explaining all exams and processes.
Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
Patient CareDocumentationCompliance
Bar Attendant
British Virgin Islands
Jun 2016 – Aug 2016
I worked on a floating bar and restaurant for 6 weeks (Summer of 2016) in the Caribbean.
Travel experience and independence.
An ability to adapt to new situations and challenges.
Customer ServiceAdaptabilityHospitality
Bar Attendant
The Atholl Arms
Sep 2014 – Feb 2016
Served each guest with sincere, positive, pleasant and enthusiastic attitude.
Managed team of 3 employees, overseeing the hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
Processed cash, credit card and voucher payments.
Team ManagementCustomer ServiceCash Handling
Bar Attendant
The Fort Hotel
May 2013 – May 2014
Processed cash, credit card and voucher payments.
Managed customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolve issues quickly.
Oversaw bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders.
Inventory ManagementCustomer ServiceCash Handling
Mentor and Inventory Manager
Scott Brother's Butcher
May 2012 – Aug 2013
Mentored junior team members and managed employee relationships.
Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
Delivered an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
Inventory ManagementMentoringCustomer Service
Education
Glasgow Caledonian University
Master of Science · Accounting, Finance and Regulation
2020
Glasgow Caledonian University
Bachelor of Arts · Accounting, Finance and Regulation
2018
Dundee & Angus College
Higher National Certificate · Accounting
2014
The High School of Dundee
2013
Skills
compliancewealth managementfinancial planningTime ManagementBookkeepingAccountingCustomer ServiceAMLXeroXplanMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft Office
Languages
English (Native or bilingual proficiency)