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Audit and Accounts Consultant
Mehul Shah
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Middlesex, United Kingdom
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Mehul is a friendly, hard-working and experienced FCCA qualified Audit & Accounts Consultant.
UK educated, he has gained 2.5 decades’ worth of UK practice experience.
I have for the past 5 years, undergone down the temp / contract route whereby he has completed numerous high level audit and accounting assignments in well-established London based accountancy firms (see below).
He has enjoyed the variety of work he has had exposure to during this time and has also been introduced to various accounting and audit software which effectively covers all of the main IT packages.
In terms of auditing, he is highly accomplished at conducting audits from planning to completion of different industry sectors and could quite comfortably do so for clients of up to £1.3 Billion T/O
UK educated, he has gained 2.5 decades’ worth of UK practice experience.
I have for the past 5 years, undergone down the temp / contract route whereby he has completed numerous high level audit and accounting assignments in well-established London based accountancy firms (see below).
He has enjoyed the variety of work he has had exposure to during this time and has also been introduced to various accounting and audit software which effectively covers all of the main IT packages.
In terms of auditing, he is highly accomplished at conducting audits from planning to completion of different industry sectors and could quite comfortably do so for clients of up to £1.3 Billion T/O
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2001 - ?
freelance
Audit Consultant and Financial Reporting, Book-keeping
HW Fisher & Company.
Prepare audit file for group of companies involved in properties and electronics retail.
Audit, Financial statements, Bookkeeping, Reporting, Financial Accounting, Excel
2019 - 2019
freelance
Senior Audit role
King and King Chartered Accountants.
Audited a large group of steel manufacturing firms, various types and sizes upto £700 Million and management
recharge company. Worked independently as well as supervised junior members of staff on jobs. Used CCH
Accounts Production, Pro-Audit computerised audit system.
recharge company. Worked independently as well as supervised junior members of staff on jobs. Used CCH
Accounts Production, Pro-Audit computerised audit system.
Management, Audit, Production
2017 - 2019
freelance
Audit and accounts consultant at Parker Cavendish, a seven partner firm
Chartered Accountants.
in Stanmore. Audits include a medium sized group of recruitment consultants, including group accounts, various
Solicitors SRA audits as well as other larger small businesses. Worked independently as well as supervised
junior members of staff on jobs. Used IRIS and PCAS audit system.
Solicitors SRA audits as well as other larger small businesses. Worked independently as well as supervised
junior members of staff on jobs. Used IRIS and PCAS audit system.
Audit, Recruitment, Audit
2017 - 2017
job
Senior Accountant
Silver Levene.
an 18 partner firm and UK's largest ACCA practice with 100 plus staff.
Duties involve outsourcing, book-keeping, management accounts and VAT. I had to take responsibility for the accounting process, being self-motivated, able to work to tight deadlines, have excellent interpersonal skills
together with an ability and interest in understanding the clients' business. Used Caseware and become Xero
Advisor Certified.
Duties involve outsourcing, book-keeping, management accounts and VAT. I had to take responsibility for the accounting process, being self-motivated, able to work to tight deadlines, have excellent interpersonal skills
together with an ability and interest in understanding the clients' business. Used Caseware and become Xero
Advisor Certified.
Management, Outsourcing, Accountant, Xero, Excel, Financial Management, Budget and accounting
2017 - 2017
freelance
Audit Consultant
Deitch Cooper and Co.
a 100% audit role focusing on one client in the property development and shipbroking and chartering business, group turnover size greater than £1.3 billion, the largest audit I have
ever undertaken. The group comprises of 7 to 8 subsidiaries. CCH Central Accounts production used and
Cortax was used to prepare corporation tax. Implementing FRS102. On-line filing was also done on CCH. The
Kestrian audit programme was used. The role was assignment specific and very rewarding.
ever undertaken. The group comprises of 7 to 8 subsidiaries. CCH Central Accounts production used and
Cortax was used to prepare corporation tax. Implementing FRS102. On-line filing was also done on CCH. The
Kestrian audit programme was used. The role was assignment specific and very rewarding.
Audit, Reporting, Financial statements, Accounting
2016 - 2017
freelance
Audit Manager
Joseph Kahan & Associates.
an 80% audit role at a firm of Chartered Accountants in Golders
Green, London NW11. Assignments included supervision and working independently on audits including group
manpower consultancy audit of £233 million largest subsidiary of 8 companies, implementing FRS102 and preparing financial statements including Cashflow Statements. Other audits include a £20 million lightbulb
manufacturer and a £14 billion specialist shoe wholesaler. Used Kestrian Audit System and IRIS software
(including consolidation module and cashflows).
Green, London NW11. Assignments included supervision and working independently on audits including group
manpower consultancy audit of £233 million largest subsidiary of 8 companies, implementing FRS102 and preparing financial statements including Cashflow Statements. Other audits include a £20 million lightbulb
manufacturer and a £14 billion specialist shoe wholesaler. Used Kestrian Audit System and IRIS software
(including consolidation module and cashflows).
Cash Flow, Supervision, Software, Audit, Manager, Accounting, Consolidation
2016 - 2016
freelance
Audit Consultant
Stern & Co.
Stern & Co.
NW10. Was hired to reinforce audit procedures and ensure audit files stand up to scrutiny prior to a Quality
Assurance Department (QAD) visit from ICAEW. Involved in all stages of the audit using the Mercia Audit
Programme. In many respects the role was advisory where I had to display proficiency in planning, completion,
substantive and analytical tests as well as sampling techniques across all areas of audit. The QAD
recommendations were also implemented on later files post-inspection. The role continues to be both challenging and interesting. The QAD recommendations were also implemented on later files post-inspection. Also become
aware of the challenges and application of the new reporting framework FRS 102 to groups, PLCs and Limited
companies.
Assurance Department (QAD) visit from ICAEW. Involved in all stages of the audit using the Mercia Audit
Programme. In many respects the role was advisory where I had to display proficiency in planning, completion,
substantive and analytical tests as well as sampling techniques across all areas of audit. The QAD
recommendations were also implemented on later files post-inspection. The role continues to be both challenging and interesting. The QAD recommendations were also implemented on later files post-inspection. Also become
aware of the challenges and application of the new reporting framework FRS 102 to groups, PLCs and Limited
companies.
Audit, Planning, Compliance, Financial statements, Reporting
2015 - 2016
temp
Audit Senior
Calder and Co.
a five partner West End firm in Piccadilly. Role was a 50:50 split
accounts and audit including work on personal tax returns. CCH Cortax was used to prepare corporation
tax returns as well as personal tax returns. On-line filing was also done on CCH. Caseware was used to prepare audit programmes based on the HAT system as well as produce accounts.
accounts and audit including work on personal tax returns. CCH Cortax was used to prepare corporation
tax returns as well as personal tax returns. On-line filing was also done on CCH. Caseware was used to prepare audit programmes based on the HAT system as well as produce accounts.
Audit, Audit
2015 - 2015
job
Senior Accountant
Price Mann and Co.
Prepared accounts, personal
tax returns as well as corporation tax returns and reviewed VAT and payroll of junior staff. Accounts and Corporation Tax prepared on VT Accounts. Tax Assist used to prepare personal and corporation tax
returns. Also worked on tax investigations.
tax returns as well as corporation tax returns and reviewed VAT and payroll of junior staff. Accounts and Corporation Tax prepared on VT Accounts. Tax Assist used to prepare personal and corporation tax
returns. Also worked on tax investigations.
Accountant, Tax returns, Financial statements
2014 - 2015
temp
audit senior
Kajaine Chartered Accountants.
a local firm in Edgware, three partners.
A pure audit role. So far audits include international group audits, serviced office companies, IT
consultancy companies, FSA regulated enterprises using the HAT audit programme. Software used include
Digita applications in Accounts Production and Corporation tax and Invu.
A pure audit role. So far audits include international group audits, serviced office companies, IT
consultancy companies, FSA regulated enterprises using the HAT audit programme. Software used include
Digita applications in Accounts Production and Corporation tax and Invu.
Audit, It, Software, Office, International, Audit, Production
2014 - 2014
temp
audit senior
Charterhouse Accountants.
a long established 5 partner firm based in Harrow. Duties involve preparing financial statements and tax returns for small enterprises using CCH
Accounts Production, Alphatax and Virtual Cabinet as well as work on audit assignments.
Accounts Production, Alphatax and Virtual Cabinet as well as work on audit assignments.
Audit, Audit, Production
2014 - 2014
job
Accounts senior at Hazlems Fenton, 11 partner firm
Forensic Accountancy at Top.
10 law firm Berwyn Leighton Paisner investigating treatment of bank's
customers' mortgage accounts for irregularities.
Accounts senior at Hazlems Fenton, 11 partner firm of Chartered Accountants in Oxford Circus. Dealt with accounting issues regarding international clients.
customers' mortgage accounts for irregularities.
Accounts senior at Hazlems Fenton, 11 partner firm of Chartered Accountants in Oxford Circus. Dealt with accounting issues regarding international clients.
International
2001 - 2014
job
Audit Senior
Berley Chartered Accountants.
a 3 Partner firm, London W1G
• Managed outsourcing function to overseas firm whereby the firm's non-audit clients were
outsourced-the production of accounts, (statutory and management), was outsourced
overseas together with related services. My function involved the following elements:
proper planning before job sent to outsourcers, controlling the production of output and a quality control review of the final output received in both working papers and accounts
production format as required. I controlled 80%-90% of all jobs outsourced by the firm.
• Worked on a diverse range of clients, audits and non-audits. Sectors include advertising and consultancy companies, travel agents, charities, retailers, manufacturers, mobile telephone
companies. Turnover clients upto £185 million have been audited
• Cashflow statements and business forecasts
• Statutory accounts preparation and book-keeping
• Quarterly VAT returns and management accounts
• Finalizing Corporation tax computations and CT600s
• Use of computerised packages Viztopia & CCH accounts production, Cortax and VPM
Practice Management and Sage.
February 2005 to February 2006 & September 1997 to April 2001 (Work hours weekdays)
Head of the Accounts & Audit Department at Dua & Co., a 2 Partner firm of Chartered Accountants,
London W1 & NW London.
• Work programming and planning the firm's work-in-progress, prioritizing jobs.
• Supervision, training and recruiting staff in my department
• Plan, control and review jobs, finalizing jobs and sending the end product
• Diverse range of audits such as doctors, solicitors, nursing homes, pharmaceutical companies,
manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, telecommunications marketing firms up to £10 million.
• Management accounts and management reports
• Cashflow statements and business forecasts
• Statutory accounts preparation and book-keeping
• Quarterly VAT returns and accounts
• Finalizing Corporation tax computations and CT600s
• Managed outsourcing function to overseas firm whereby the firm's non-audit clients were
outsourced-the production of accounts, (statutory and management), was outsourced
overseas together with related services. My function involved the following elements:
proper planning before job sent to outsourcers, controlling the production of output and a quality control review of the final output received in both working papers and accounts
production format as required. I controlled 80%-90% of all jobs outsourced by the firm.
• Worked on a diverse range of clients, audits and non-audits. Sectors include advertising and consultancy companies, travel agents, charities, retailers, manufacturers, mobile telephone
companies. Turnover clients upto £185 million have been audited
• Cashflow statements and business forecasts
• Statutory accounts preparation and book-keeping
• Quarterly VAT returns and management accounts
• Finalizing Corporation tax computations and CT600s
• Use of computerised packages Viztopia & CCH accounts production, Cortax and VPM
Practice Management and Sage.
February 2005 to February 2006 & September 1997 to April 2001 (Work hours weekdays)
Head of the Accounts & Audit Department at Dua & Co., a 2 Partner firm of Chartered Accountants,
London W1 & NW London.
• Work programming and planning the firm's work-in-progress, prioritizing jobs.
• Supervision, training and recruiting staff in my department
• Plan, control and review jobs, finalizing jobs and sending the end product
• Diverse range of audits such as doctors, solicitors, nursing homes, pharmaceutical companies,
manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, telecommunications marketing firms up to £10 million.
• Management accounts and management reports
• Cashflow statements and business forecasts
• Statutory accounts preparation and book-keeping
• Quarterly VAT returns and accounts
• Finalizing Corporation tax computations and CT600s
Controlling, Outsourcing, Supervision, Audit, Planning, Financial statements, Reporting
1994 - 1997
job
Audit Semi-Senior/Senior
with, PSJ Alexander & Co.
a 3 Partner firm of Chartered Accountants
London WC1,
• Auditing a diverse range of small and medium sized enterprises including
pharmaceutical retailers, wholesalers, tour operators, insurance companies,
property companies and various manufacturers and retailers up to turnover of
£25 million.
• Prepared statutory accounts for the above as well as sole traders and partnerships
• Drafting Corporation tax computations
• I extensively used Excel, Word and Sage Financial Controller
• Involved in book-keeping as well as management accounts
London WC1,
• Auditing a diverse range of small and medium sized enterprises including
pharmaceutical retailers, wholesalers, tour operators, insurance companies,
property companies and various manufacturers and retailers up to turnover of
£25 million.
• Prepared statutory accounts for the above as well as sole traders and partnerships
• Drafting Corporation tax computations
• I extensively used Excel, Word and Sage Financial Controller
• Involved in book-keeping as well as management accounts
Excel, Audit, Word, Management, Pharmaceutical, Insurance, Audit, UP
1993 - 1994
internship
Trainee Accountant for a firm
Accountants in London NW1.
of Chartered Accountants, Naren Patel & Co., London NW1.
Gained working knowledge of drafting sets of accounts, book-keeping and VAT as
well as audits. Used various spreadsheet packages.
Gained working knowledge of drafting sets of accounts, book-keeping and VAT as
well as audits. Used various spreadsheet packages.
Accountant
My education
1986
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1988
Greenhill Tertiary College
Secondary, Business Studies
Secondary, Business Studies
1982
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1986
Park High School
HighSchoolOrEquivalent, N/a
HighSchoolOrEquivalent, N/a
University of Kent at Canterbury
Masters, Economics
Masters, Economics
University of Kent
Bachelors, Accounting & Economics
Bachelors, Accounting & Economics
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