1. Name: ABID AKRAM
Location: Ashton-u-Lyne, OL6 6QH (Manchester, UK)
Mobile: 00(44)7525 427842
Email: rajabid@hotmail.com
PROFILE
A highly skilled, confident and fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA member) with over 5 years’ invaluable
experience in assisting the Finance Team in achieving accurate and timely accounting information and sound
financial control.
Trusted and relied upon by senior management as an individual capable of preparing Management Accounts,
financial statements with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy so that statutory and regulatory matters are
complied with and met.
Acknowledged as a target driven and ambitious individual who thrives in a demanding and challenging environment
meeting deadlines associated with a heavy workload.
Now seeking a new role where my skills, experience and success in my ACCA studies can make a key contribution
from the outset, whilst I continue to develop my strong capabilities within the Accountancy profession.
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
• IT Skills – Utilises and embraces technology to a high standard to ensure the efficient use of resources and time.
Fully conversant with Microsoft Word and Excel, Sage Line 50 Accounting, Tax Accounting, IRIS
Accounting Software, INVU and Auto Rec.
• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills – A proven track record of analysing numerical data, identifying and
resolving problems creatively which are well supported by others.
• Diligence – A methodical approach with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in the preparing of all
financial information.
• Communication – Excellent written and verbal skills, articulate and confident in dealing with a diverse range of
personalities adapting style to audience.
• Teamwork – A proactive and supportive participant in teamwork, motivating, encouraging and helping others to
achieve shared goals and objectives.
• Time Management and Tenacity – The ability to work to tight deadlines and to adopt a flexible approach,
overcoming obstacles to meet the needs of the business.
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Client Manager/Senior Accountant
• DBF Associates, Manchester June 2010 to Present
• DBF Associates is an accountancy practice in the middle of Manchester with good reputation. DBF has a
huge portfolio of clients, Following is the list of responsibilities and tasks which i performed over the period of
time.
• Preparation and analysis of financial statements and other financial reports ensuring accuracy and attention
to detail.
• Managing a portfolio of over 50 clients from sole traders to Limited companies in terms of provision of Tax,
financial information, business advice and Accountancy services.

2. • Advising Clients on tax planning (within current legislation to enable them to minimise their tax liability) and
tax issues associated with different activities.
• Represent Clients before taxing authorities and provide support during litigation involving financial issues.
• Systematically Review and discussion of financial statements with clients to finalize the Year end Accounts.
• Planned audit work with my senior colleague of various businesses to make sure the high standard of the
work.
• Preparation of management accounts for franchised petrol stations on Quarterly basis.
• Calculation of capital gain tax for clients on few occasions.
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• Trusted with handling from sole trader to company’s tax return, tax payable computation for clients in
accordance with statutory guidelines and deadlines.
• Working alongside senior colleagues to prepare tax investigations and to represent clients before tax
authorities to resolve financial issues.
• Responsible for adhoc tasks and reporting such as analysis and key reporting including variance analysis.
Preparing for final exams December 2009 to June 2010
Assistant Accountant
Riaz Ahmed and Co, Manchester December 2007 to November 2009
• Tasked with managing and processing Sales and Purchase Ledger and Invoice postings on Sage Line 50.
• Managing and maintaining clients’ payroll using Sage Line 50.
• Entrusted with accurate and timely VAT return calculation.
• Assisting the Finance Team in other adhoc administrative tasks.
• Producing and maintaining the debtors and creditors list on Sage Line 50.
• Daily management of all bank accounts including timely and efficient control of month end processes such as
bank statement reconciliation against company records, supplier statements and general administration.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Dec 2005 to June 2010
Kaplan Financial Ltd, Manchester, UK
Bachelors of Commerce and Information Technology (B.COM) Sept 2002 to Nov 2004
A level Equivalent: Mathematics, Economics, English June 2000 to June 2002
GCSE Equivalent: English, Physics, chemistry and mathematics April 1998 to May 2000
FURTHER TRAINING AND SKILLS
Attended seminars organized by Barclays and Peninsula regarding business help and Employers regulation for
Payroll purposes.
Training events and in-house presentations on various accounting topics to remain up to date on good practice and
for Continuous Professional Development for the ACCA.
REFERENCES
Available on request
All Academic result cards available on Interview day.