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Hasnain Raza

Hasnain Raza

Mitcham,United Kingdom

Summary

Assistant Accountant with practical experience in bookkeeping, VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and preparation of accounts for sole traders and limited companies within UK accountancy practices. Familiar with HMRC compliance requirements and financial reporting standards. Experience supporting year-end accounts, maintaining general ledger records, and assisting senior accountants with client portfolios. Currently progressing towards ACCA qualification. Proficient in Sage 50, Bright Manager, and Microsoft Excel.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant Accountant

M Zaidi & Co Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditor
London
2025.04 - 2026.04
  • Assisted in preparing accounts and tax returns for sole traders and limited companies while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Delivered bookkeeping and VAT returns within deadlines by improving data validation to reduce errors.
  • Supported year-end accounts preparation for clients.
  • Responded promptly to client queries, receiving recognition for reliability.
  • Helped senior accountants and managers in various tasks to improve team efficiency.

Key highlights

  • Managed a portfolio of clients across information technology, construction installation, travel agency activities, care homes, auto repairs, retail sectors & health activities, ranging to £4M.
  • Successfully took ownership of responsibilities across assistant accountant role on a high-profile Sage Accounts Production, ensuring seamless delivery and quality outcomes recognized with the member of the month award for outstanding performance.
  • Managed 6+ companies account of a single client with team sizes ranging from 2-7 members.

Trainee Accountant

SK Accountants
London
2024.11 - 2025.03
  • Processed VAT returns and conducted thorough bank analyses with precision.
  • Supported accounts production and assisted in self-assessment tax returns preparation.
  • Registered new clients with HMRC ensuring adherence to compliance requirements.

Trainee Accountant

IBISS & Co – Chartered Tax Advisers
London
2023.04 - 2024.11
  • Supported VAT return submissions and assisted in accounts production and bank reconciliation processes.
  • Facilitated self-assessment and client HMRC registrations to ensure compliance.
  • Performed document scanning to maintain accurate records.
  • Responded to client inquiries and provided timely assistance via phone calls.

Education

ACCA -

London, England

MSC - Accounting & Finance

University of Northampton
UK
2022.02 - 2024.03

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Punjab
Lahore, PK
2017.08 - 2021.08

Skills

  • Sage accounts production
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Time management
  • Bookkeeping and VAT returns
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Year-end accounts support
  • Self-assessment tax work
  • HMRC client registrations
  • Journal entries and adjustments
  • Accruals and prepayments
  • Trial balance management
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Depreciation calculations
  • Making Tax Digital (MTD)
  • Corporation tax compliance
  • UK GAAP standards (FRS 102 & 105)
  • Excel (PivotTables and VLOOKUP)

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Reading Newspapers (Financial Time, Dawn News), Gym, Reading History Books, Travelling

SOFTWARE

  • Sage accounts production
  • Bright manager
  • Rota cloud
  • Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Timeline

Assistant Accountant

M Zaidi & Co Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditor
2025.04 - 2026.04

Trainee Accountant

SK Accountants
2024.11 - 2025.03

Trainee Accountant

IBISS & Co – Chartered Tax Advisers
2023.04 - 2024.11

MSC - Accounting & Finance

University of Northampton
2022.02 - 2024.03

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Punjab
2017.08 - 2021.08

ACCA -

Hasnain Raza