Farid Akhundov

Finance & Business Management graduate with 1.5 years of UK accounting experience and Big Four Strategy & Transactions exposure at EY. Currently progressing toward ACCA, with hands-on experience in financial reporting, management accounts support, reconciliations, multi-currency accounting, VAT, payroll and intercompany matters. Strong foundation in corporate finance, valuation and financial modelling, combining UK finance experience with native knowledge of Azerbaijan and four working languages.

Accountant Associate at Q Accountants Ltd (2025-03 – Present)

• Manage accounting and compliance work across a portfolio of approximately 20 clients, maintaining accurate records and meeting recurring reporting and statutory deadlines.
• Prepare bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, journals and financial reports in Xero, including multi-currency transactions and supporting schedules.
• Support management accounts through balance-sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, cost classification and review of P&L and trial-balance movements.
• Prepare VAT returns, investigate ledger discrepancies and support payroll/pension processes across multiple entities; liaise directly with clients and HMRC to resolve issues.
• Developed exposure to intercompany arrangements, corporate tax support, company/group administration and financial information required for advisory and reporting assignments.

Strategy & Transactions Intern at EY (2024-06 – 2024-09)

• Conducted company, industry and macroeconomic research to support transaction advisory and valuation engagements.
• Supported valuation analysis, including WACC calculations and research of market and financial inputs; analysed financial statements, operating performance and key business metrics.
• Prepared financial data, market findings and presentation materials for project teams, gaining practical exposure to corporate valuation and financial due diligence.

BA (Hons) in Finance & Business Management – University of Westminster (2022 – 2025)

Professional Qualification in ACCA – ACCA