About

An accountant who sees things from your side of the business

I'm Zaehid Hakim — a practising optometrist and pharmacist, and, like you, a business owner. I started Acuity Finance to be the accountant I always wished I had.

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Zaehid Hakim

Founder, Acuity Finance

Optometrist · Pharmacist · Business owner

My story

By background I'm a healthcare professional — but I also run my own limited companies. For years I've done bookkeeping, payroll, Corporation Tax and Self Assessment myself.

That means I've sat where you sit: chasing invoices, watching cashflow, and facing a tax bill and a filing deadline at the same time. I know the pressure isn't only the numbers — it's not being sure you're getting it right.

Along the way I became frustrated with accountants: high fees, slow replies, jargon, surprise bills, and only ever hearing from them briefly once a year when time for planning has passed. I definitely knew it could be done better — so I now run Acuity Finance to do exactly that for others.

I bring that same hands-on understanding to your business: clear numbers, straight answers, planning ahead — so that you get to keep more of what's yours.

What we stand for

Plain English

Your numbers, explained — no jargon, ever. You’ll leave every conversation understanding where you stand.

Responsive, year-round

We reply, we explain, we follow up — all year, not just at year-end.

Transparent fixed fees

Know the price up front. Ask anything — there’s no clock running.

Proactive

We look ahead for legitimate ways to save you tax, before the deadlines pass.

Trust & credentials

  • Hands-on experience running the full finance function of our own businesses
  • Cloud-first with FreeAgent — Making Tax Digital ready
  • Clear engagement terms and GDPR-compliant handling of your data

Acuity Finance is a new practice built on real, first-hand business experience — not inherited client lists. We’ll always be straight with you about what we can do and when something needs a specialist.

Let’s have a quick chat

Fifteen minutes, free, no obligation. Find out what better accountancy actually feels like.