You have built something ambitious. Let's make sure it's worth what you think it is.
Z Group works with ambitious entrepreneurs to grow the value of their business, systemise their finances and structure an exit that delivers more than the numbers suggest.
Most accountants tell you what happened. We tell you what to do next.
Most accountants look backwards.
If you’re building to scale or sell, you need someone thinking five steps ahead — not someone filing what already happened.
You need an advisor who looks at your business the way a buyer or investor would, and helps you close the gap between where you are and what your business could be worth.
What you've had
Compliant numbers, no insight
Reports about last year
A back-office accountant
Tax planning after the fact
What you need
A clear view of what it’s worth
Levers to grow that number
A strategic partner, not a filer
Tax structure years in advance
We've sat on both sides of the table.
Founded by Zahid Hussein FCA — a former technology investment banker and managing partner at Haines Watts. We help founders achieve exits significantly in excess of their original valuations.
Zahid Hussein, FCA
Founder · Z Group · Strategic advisor to founders
We are the boutique advisory firm for founders who want more than compliance. We have worked with more than 250 entrepreneurs across fintech, tech, creative, property and professional services. We know what drives value and We know what acquirers want to see.
How we work with you
Find your starting point
Whether you need financial clarity to scale, a senior finance partner to challenge your thinking, or a strategy to exit for more than you expected — there is a place for you here.
Grow & Exit
Exit is on the horizon and you want to know what your business is really worth and what needs to change to maximise what you walk away with after tax.
What you walk away with
- A clear business valuation and the plan to grow it
- A transaction that exceeds your expectations
- Maximum after-tax proceeds
Includes
- Exit planning and strategic positioning
- Business and share valuations
- M&A advisory — buy-side and sell-side
- Tax structuring for maximum proceeds
- Due diligence preparation
- Financial clean-up
- Board level fractional CFO
Scale & Succeed
Sales are growing but you are flying blind. You want clearer numbers, a strategic partner who challenges your thinking and a finance function that adapts with you.
What you walk away with
- Clear, timely financial data to make confident decisions
- A senior finance partner without the full-time cost
- How to break through your growth ceiling
Includes
- Outsourced finance function
- Monthly management accounts
- Fractional CFO support
- Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow
- R&D tax credits
- EMI and unapproved share schemes
- Quarterly performance reviews
Start & Systemise
You are building from scratch or in your first few years. You want the right tax efficient structure from the beginning so you are investor-ready when the time comes.
What you walk away with
- A financially clean, investor-ready foundation
- The right HMRC compliant tax structure from day one
- An accounting function that scales with you
Includes
- Company structure and set-up
- EIS and SEIS structuring
- Accounting systems and software
- Outsourced bookkeeping
- Annual accounts and tax compliance
Imagine knowing exactly what your business is worth and having a clear, credible plan to grow that number. Imagine walking into a sale with clean financials, the right structure, and an advisor who has done this hundreds of times.
We can make this a reality.
Start here.
No call required.
Two tools we use with every new client, now available to you free. Take them before we speak, or just use them and see where you stand.
Business Growth Diagnostic
Answer 20 questions across five value drivers and we show you exactly where your business stands, what is holding back your valuation and what to fix first.
- Overall score out of 100
- Breakdown across 5 value drivers
- Your key strengths and gaps
- Priority actions to improve your valuation
Exit Readiness Checklist
The early-warning audit we run with every new client, now yours to use. Ten things every founder should fix before they sell, prioritised by impact on your valuation.
- 10 critical preparation points
- Each rated Critical, High or Important
- The why behind each point explained
- Interactive: tick off as you go
Three steps to a more valuable business
From understanding what your business is worth today to building and executing a plan that maximises what you walk away with.
01
We map your business across five value drivers: financial health, growth, operations, commercial positioning and exit readiness. You leave knowing exactly where you are, what is holding back your valuation and what to focus on first.
02
We build your financial strategy: outsourced finance function, tax structuring, valuation improvement and fractional CFO support. A clear plan with priorities, milestones and someone holding you accountable to it.
03
We work alongside you through growth, fundraising or a transaction. M&A advisory, deal structuring and tax planning to ensure you walk away with the maximum from the business you have spent years building.
Ready to find out where you are? Start with a free 30-minute call.
We get it. Working with the wrong accountant is a nightmare.
250+ entrepreneurs advised since 2014
“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.”
Tara Morjaria
Advisors who actually work together
Most founders have an accountant, a lawyer and a wealth manager who have never spoken to each other. We built something different: three aligned specialists who coordinate your strategy from day one through to exit.
Wealth Management
Your wealth management partner. Protecting and growing what you build, from early-stage planning through to post-exit wealth structuring.
- Investment and financial planning
- Post-exit wealth management
- Pension and inheritance planning
Strategic Finance
The strategic centre of the ecosystem. We coordinate the advisory relationship and act as the lead financial partner throughout your journey.
- Outsourced finance and CFO support
- Exit planning and M&A advisory
- Tax structuring and compliance
Corporate Law
Your corporate law partner. From company structuring and shareholder agreements through to deal documentation and transaction support.
- Shareholder and investment agreements
- M&A transaction documentation
- Corporate restructuring and exits