Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REFERENCES
Timeline
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MUHAMMAD AZIM

Gillingham,Kent

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with expertise in financial administration, financial reporting, and VAT compliance. Proficient in liaising with HMRC, managing accounts support, and performing reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Skilled in data analysis, invoicing, and stakeholder management, leveraging advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft Office to deliver actionable insights. Adept at team training and providing exceptional customer service to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to driving financial excellence through meticulous attention to detail and strategic problem-solving.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Assistant Accountant

Acumen London
London
2023.10 - Current

• Maintain accurate financial records and support preparation of financial reports, management accounts and year-end accounts.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and statutory deadlines.
• Liaise directly with HMRC regarding PAYE matters, compliance issues, investigations and client enquiries.
• Analyse financial information and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Produce financial data and reports using Excel to support business decision-making.
• Assist with corporation tax reporting, reconciliations and financial record maintenance.

• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies and respond to finance-related queries.
• Train and support new colleagues and work-experience students on finance and administrative procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial and administrative processes.

Office Administrator

Docklands Express
London
2013.09 - 2023.09
  • Provided comprehensive administrative and financial support within a busy transport operation.
  • Prepared weekly invoices, monitored payments and investigated billing discrepancies.
  • Raised invoices for third-party organisations and monitored outstanding debts.
  • Maintained financial, compliance and operational records using internal systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Produced reports and management information to support planning and decision-making.
  • Trained new employees on procedures, systems and customer service standards.
  • Investigated and resolved customer, supplier and driver queries professionally.
  • Worked closely with management to improve administrative processes and operational efficiency.
  • Maintained clean and organised workspace through regular upkeep activities.

Customer Assistant

Boots UK Ltd
London
2008.09 - 2015.10
  • Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Increased sales through suggestive selling techniques.
  • Assisted with cash handling, stock control and operational administration.
  • Supported onboarding and training of new colleagues.
  • Maintained accurate records and compliance with company standards.

Assistant Shop Manager

Paddy Power
London
2012.04 - 2013.08
  • Assisted with daily operational and financial activities including cash reconciliation and reporting.
  • Supported staff supervision, training and performance monitoring.
  • Maintained accurate records and ensured compliance with company procedures.
  • Resolved customer issues and supported achievement of business objectives.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by resolving complaints quickly and efficiently.

Crew member

McDonald's
London
2007.10 - 2008.08
  • Delivered customer service, processed transactions and maintained operational standards.
  • Trained new team members and supported daily store operations.
  • Maintained compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures.
  • Operated cash registers accurately, ensuring proper handling of transactions.

Education

ACCA (8 PAPERS) - Accountancy

BPP University
London
2001.04 - /2015

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Cardiff Metropolitan University
London
2001.04 - /2011

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy, Management, Economics

National University of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
2001.04 - /2006

Skills

  • Financial Administration
  • Financial Reporting
  • VAT Returns
  • HMRC Compliance
  • Accounts Support
  • Budget Monitoring
  • Data Analysis
  • Excel Reporting
  • Invoicing & Billing
  • Reconciliations
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Customer Service
  • Team Training
  • Record Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Office
  • Power BI

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Excel Dashboards (Udemy, 2023)
  • Data Analytics Using Excel (Great Learning, 2023)
  • Exploratory Data Analysis with Excel (Great Learning, 2023)
  • Power BI Dashboard (Udemy, 2022)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Strong Excel capability including reporting, data analysis and numerical calculations.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience handling confidential information, training colleagues and working effectively under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy.

REFERENCES

Available on request.

Timeline

Assistant Accountant

Acumen London
2023.10 - Current

Office Administrator

Docklands Express
2013.09 - 2023.09

Assistant Shop Manager

Paddy Power
2012.04 - 2013.08

Customer Assistant

Boots UK Ltd
2008.09 - 2015.10

Crew member

McDonald's
2007.10 - 2008.08

ACCA (8 PAPERS) - Accountancy

BPP University
2001.04 - /2015

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Cardiff Metropolitan University
2001.04 - /2011

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy, Management, Economics

National University of Bangladesh
2001.04 - /2006
MUHAMMAD AZIM