Most accountants tell you what happened. We tell you what to do next.
Z Group is a London based boutique advisory and accountancy firm for ambitious founders who want to build something worth building and exit in a way that sets them financially free.
You have spent years building your business
You have figured out the product, the customers, the team. But somewhere along the way, the financial side of the business stopped keeping pace with your ambition.
You need more than a compliant set of accounts. You need someone who can look at what you have built through the eyes of an investor and help you close the gap between where you are and what it could be worth.
That is why I founded Z Group.
About Zahid Hussein
FCA, Founder, Managing Director
I founded Z Group in 2014 because I kept seeing the same gap. Brilliant founders with great businesses, working with advisors who were recording history rather than helping them build a better future. I wanted to do something different.
Before Z Group, I was a managing partner at Haines Watts and before that an investment banker in the technology sector. That background shapes everything I do. I look at your business the way a buyer or an investor would.
What are the value drivers? What is holding back the valuation? Where are the risks? How do we close the gap between were you are and what the business could be worth? Then we help you close it.
The founders I meet are not looking for a scorekeeper. They are looking for a strategic partner who can tell them what to do next. This is the gap Z group was built to fill. We help ambitious entrepreneurs through fundraising, restructuring, growth and successful exits, often significantly above original valuations.
Since 2014, Z Group has grown into a boutique advisory firm working with more than 250 ambitious entrepreneurs across fintech, technology, creative, property and professional services.
A Chartered Accountant (FCA), fluent in Spanish and thrives on the challenge of helping founders break through growth ceilings and create real financial freedom. Passionate discussing exit planning, fundraising and board-level fractional CFO engagements. When not working with clients, love family time or balling on a Padel court somewhere in South London.
How we work
The four things that define every client relationship. These are not aspirational. They are observable standards. If we are not living them, we want to hear about it.
Move Mountains
- Ownership and delivery on time
- Always follow up
- Find a way, not an excuse
Always Learning
- Best tools, robust process
- Curiosity is expected
- Challenge how we do things
Little Things Matter
- No jargon. No waffle
- Transparent and win-win
- Respond promptly
Life is Too Short
- Fun and value-led relationships
- Passionate, balanced with kindness
- Leave people energised
Testimonials
“We have been working with Z Group now for more than ten years, and they have become an important part of our growth story. As our business has grown, Z Group has been able to deliver the right level of support for our business every step of the way.”
Dave Dunlop
“Z Group has been proactive with recommendations, and have provided helpful, contextual insights into the financial position an direction of our business as we navigate changes in the macro-economic conditions.”
Fiona Scott
“Providing accounting, tax and fundraising support under one roof, with the flexibility and price sensitivity that early-stage businesses look for, is a winning combination. I would highly recommend Z Group.”
Simon Bittlestone
“Everyone has been friendly, approachable, flexible, efficient and highly professional. Importantly for us they take the time to fully understand our business and the challenges faced by small businesses. We have recommended them to others and would do so again without hesitation.”
Hedley Shaw
“We have always been provided with prompt and efficient support, telling us what we need to know when we need to know it, and enabling us to make decisions about our growing business. Thank you for the support!”
Nigel Bailey
“We are extremely pleased with the services provided by Z Group. We always experience professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to our needs. Their exceptional, personalised service is commendable. and I highly recommend them to anyone.”