Buhir Rafiq (Tax Accountant)

Proprietor - Managing, Practice Tax Accountant at Total Books - Accountancy - Taxation - Consultancy
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Contact Information
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Cardiff Area, GB
Languages
  • Urdu Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Arabic Elementary proficiency
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Credentials

  • Diploma in leadership and management level 5
    ILM
    Sep, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified and Practicing AAT Accountant
    Association of Accouting Technicians
    Feb, 2006
    - Nov, 2024
  • XERO Certified Advisor
    Xero
    Sep, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate of Affiliate membership
    Associate of Certified Independent Examiners
    Apr, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certificate in Marketing
    CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing
  • Certificate in personnel practices
    CIPD Qualifications

Experience

  • Total Books - Accountancy - Taxation - Consultancy
    • United Kingdom
    • Accounting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Proprietor - Managing, Practice Tax Accountant
      • Apr 2009 - Present

      Owner Manager of a successful accountancy practice, with offices in Bristol & Cardiff. Progressive growth covering all areas of Tax, Accountancy, and consultancy. Managed 8 staff members over a decade and have dealt with 1000s of accounts, tax and consultancy positions for a varied client base.Skills as a Practice Manager:Have managed and supervised the firm's accounts and tax compliance workProviding assistance to clients with bookkeeping, payroll and other compliance mattersProactively manage a portfolio of 100's of clientsDelivery of high value business advisory services including recommendations for business improvementsInvolvement in the setting and monitoring of KPIs to determine and steer the success of client businessesWork towards the firm's growth including networking and marketing for the identification of future business opportunities with new and existing clients.Developed and mentored junior team membersMaintained up to date and relevant technical knowledge of the industry and national economic issues.Year on year continual professional development educationally & practicallySkills as a Tax Manager:Provided tax advice and managing a portfolio of clients.Identified tax planning opportunities.Ensured that all compliance is completed and deadlines met.To prepare more complex tax computations.Prepared and reviewed tax accounting disclosures in company accounts.Prepared and mitigated fines & non filing compliance on behalf of clientsPrepared & reviewed tax returns for Sole traders, VAT, Partnerships, CT600's, CGT, P11Ds.To attend client meetings & Liaise with HMRCManagement, development and work review of the tax trainees.

  • St Cuthberts Mill Ltd
    • United Kingdom
    • Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Group Management Accountant
      • Oct 2009 - Aug 2010

      Group Management Accountant for Inveresk PLC. Managed all Management & Financial accounting. Managed 5 Staff in A,p, A,r, and Payroll.

  • UK National Audit Office
    • United Kingdom
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Accountant
      • Sep 2008 - Oct 2009

      Worked on Varied temporary Roles over 1 yearExecutive officer - National Audit OfficeAccountant - Green LightingSenior Accountant - Ashbys Chartered Accountants

  • Haines Watts
    • United Kingdom
    • Accounting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Semi Senior Practice Accountant
      • Oct 2006 - Oct 2007

      Semi Senior Practice Accountant Included;Accounts Preperation for Sole Traders & Ltd Companies on Sage & IRISTax Assistant for Personal Tax & AdministrationSage Bookkeeper

  • Critchleys
    • Accounting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Semi Senior / Assistant Accountant
      • Apr 2003 - Sep 2006

      Semi Senior Accountant - Critchleys Chartered AccountantsAssistant Accountant - Shipton MillBusiness accounts - PC WorldAccounts Assistant - Man Truck & BusCredit Controller - Ecolab & MessageLabsAdmin Accountant - Hayden Bakeries

Education

  • T2 Group - Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership
    ILM, City & Guilds, OCR & NVQ - Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership -, Pass in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
    2018 - 2019
  • Swindon College
    AAT - Association of Accounting Technicians, Accountancy
    2004 - 2007
  • New College Swindon
    CIPD Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, Certificate in Personnel Practices
    2003 - 2004
  • New college, Swindon
    CIM Chartered institute of Marketing, Certificate in Marketing
    2003 - 2004

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