Kaizen Group profile

Mohammed Ali

Finance Business Partner

Keeping financial information accurate, organised and useful.

About Me

I joined Kaizen Business Services in September 2023, having developed a strong interest in mathematics and wanting to take that interest further into the financial world. Accounting seemed like the natural career choice for me, and I haven't looked back since.

I would describe myself as hardworking, resilient and adaptable. I enjoy taking on new challenges, pushing myself to learn new things and finding ways to improve. I'm always willing to put in the effort to get things done, particularly when working towards deadlines.

I like to bring a positive attitude to the workplace and consider myself a cheerful and approachable person. For me, one of the most rewarding parts of being in accounting is seeing how much I've progressed since I first started, while knowing there's still so much more to learn.

What I Do at Kaizen

As a Junior Accountant, my main responsibilities include bookkeeping, processing payroll and preparing VAT returns for a variety of clients, ensuring their financial records are accurate, organised and kept up to date.

I also assist with the preparation of management accounts and year-end accounts. This involves carrying out much of the groundwork, preparing financial information and working closely with senior colleagues to ensure everything is ready for review.

As I've gained more experience, I've started taking on more responsibility in these areas, gradually learning how to prepare accounts independently rather than just assisting with the initial stages.

What I enjoy about my role is the variety of work and the opportunity to gain experience across different areas of accounting. No two clients are exactly the same, and each one brings something different to learn.

Experience

I began my accounting career when I joined Kaizen in September 2023, and since then I've gained hands-on experience in bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and accounts preparation.

Working across different clients has helped me develop my technical knowledge, attention to detail and ability to adapt to different situations. I've also gained experience using accounting software, including Xero, Sage and TaxCalc.

Alongside my day-to-day work, I'm studying towards my AAT Level 4 qualification, building on the practical knowledge I've gained and developing a deeper understanding of accounting.

Although I'm still relatively early in my career, I'm determined to keep improving, take on greater responsibilities and eventually become a well-rounded accountant.

Quick Fire

What do you enjoy most about your job?

Learning something new and seeing myself improve. I enjoy the challenges that come with accounting and knowing that every bit of experience is helping me become a better accountant.

Outside Kaizen?

You'll usually find me at the gym, travelling or doing something car-related. I've always had a keen interest in cars and enjoy driving, whether that's tinkering with my car or heading out to explore somewhere new.

Something colleagues quickly learn about you?

I like to have a laugh and keep a positive atmosphere, but when there's work to be done, I'll always give it my best effort.

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