Summary
Accountant based in the United Kingdom, managing core bookkeeping, multi-entity reconciliations, supplier ledgers, business rates, and utilities across retail franchise locations and wholesale distribution.
Skills
- Accounting: Bank Reconciliations, Accounts Payable & Receivable (AP/AR), General Ledger, Cash Flow Monitoring, VAT Returns.
- Operations: Inventory Management, Business Rates, Utilities Accounts.
- Software & Systems: Xero, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Sage Payroll.
- Certifications: Certified Cyber Security Analyst.
Experience
Accountant — PPK GROUP (UK) LTD
July 2022 – Present | West Bromwich, England, United Kingdom
Parent company operating Chicking franchise branches across Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, and London.
- Manage daily accounting, and store sales reconciliations.
- Reconcile high-volume trading accounts, card payouts, cash banking, and store registers across retail branches.
- Oversee business rates accounts, council notices, and relief applications for store sites.
- Monitor utility accounts across branches, verifying meter readings and checking supplier invoices.
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and compile management reports.
Accountant — Faaz Foods (Wholesale Division of PPK Group)
January 2025 – Present | Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Manage wholesale bookkeeping, day-to-day accounts, and payment runs using Xero.
- Supervise accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, and customer payment collections.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations and cash flow tracking.
- Track wholesale inventory records, stock movements, and supplier reconciliations.
Education
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | Candidate (2020 – Present)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – International Business | University of Wales Trinity Saint David (2024 – 2025)
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) – Finance | Malabar Christian College, Kozhikode (2020 – 2023)
- Commerce (CBSE) | International Indian School, Dammam (2018 – 2020)
Contact
- Email: me@arfanrafeek.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/arfan-rafeek
- Phone: +44 7553 139863
- Location: United Kingdom