Michelle Amor
Louth
Summary
Accomplished Accountant with over 15 years of expertise in financial management and compliance. Demonstrated capabilities in debt recovery measures, auditing procedures, and financial reporting, successfully improving reporting transparency at previous employers. Proficient in Xero software and management accounting, providing tailored financial strategies to diverse clients. Passionate about leveraging extensive experience to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to the success of potential employers.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Accountant - Bad Debt
Virginmedia02
, Leeds
2017.11 - 2025.05
- Oversaw all provisions for bad debt, ensuring calculations adhered to bad debt provision policy.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to uphold integrity of financial data.
- Ensured compliance of all provisions for Refresh with IFRS9 standards.
- Managed financial reporting processes to enhance transparency and accuracy.
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, guaranteeing precision in financial reporting.
- Generated detailed financial reports using advanced software tools.
- Compiled general ledger entries promptly, meeting month-end closure within three working days.
- Organised and executed month-end, quarterly, and year-end processes efficiently.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting activities.
- Prepared intricate models, reports, and charts elucidating complex financial information.
- Navigated complexities of Refresh accounting, subject to rigorous scrutiny during audits.
- Oversaw actual overhead expenditure and cost allocations.
- Supported audits by furnishing required information and addressing queries.
- Prepared and managed SOX evidence in compliance with SOX controls relevant to my area of responsibility.
- Collaborated with auditors to demonstrate compliance with SOX controls.
- Handled intricate account reconciliations, ensuring consistency of records.
- Executed thorough profit and loss analysis, identifying areas for improvement.
- Executed general ledger entries with 100% accuracy and on compressed timeline.
- Supported integration of new billing system with transformation team.
- Mentored graduates enrolled in graduate scheme, guiding their professional development.
- Prepared detailed financial reports to aid strategic planning efforts.
- Adhered to strict accounting standards, promoting financial integrity throughout organisation.
- Liaised effectively with external auditors for seamless audit execution.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Experienced with Sap, Oracle and reporting platforms such as Microstrategy.
Management accountant
Timloc Building Products
, Howden
2016.05 - 2017.11
- Reviewed and sanctioned balance sheet reconciliations to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated month-end close procedures for timely financial reporting.
- Prepared and generated monthly management packs, accounts, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Calculated and posted month-end journals, adhering to regulatory standards.
- Organised and conducted month-end, quarterly, and year-end processes effectively.
- Processed supplier payments and ensured thorough statement reconciliations.
- Ensured accurate financial records through meticulous account reconciliation.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
- Managed Capex and asset valuations
- Supported with yearly stock take
- Ran Accounts Payable, ensuring timely payment to suppliers
Commercial accountant
Howden Joinery
, Howden
2010.11 - 2016.05
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction through detailed analysis of expenditure data.
- Collaborated with auditors during annual audit process to ensure compliance standards were met.
- Developed strategic financial plans in partnership with commercial team.
- Effectively prioritised tasks under high-pressure situations while meeting stringent deadlines.
- Organised and executed month-end, quarterly, and year-end processes systematically.
- Compiled general ledger entries promptly with 100% accuracy.
- Trained new staff on accounting principles and internal company procedures.
- Assisted in development and ongoing oversight of costing and pricing systems for business goods.
- Assisted in formulating business budgets, resulting in more accurate forecasting.
- Monitored industry trends to inform decision-making processes.
- Analysed sales trends for improved revenue generation strategies.
- Prioritised tasks effectively under high-pressure situations whilst meeting tight deadlines.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for senior management review.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
Commercial accountant / financial accountant
Youngs Seafood Ltd
, Grimsby
2007.02 - 2010.11
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for executive management review.
- Collaborated with auditors during yearly audit process, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
- Effectively prioritised tasks under high-pressure situations while meeting stringent deadlines.
- Monitored industry trends to enhance decision-making processes.
- Organised and executed month-end, quarterly, and year-end processes seamlessly.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections to ensure accurate reporting of company performance.
Accounts payable clerk
Nor Cargo (Now Bring Logistics)
, Immingham
2006.01 - 2007.02
- Ensured meticulous record-keeping through diligent maintenance of accounts payable ledger.
- Managed timely payment runs, safeguarding against late payment fees.
- Completed month-end closing activities punctually to prevent delays in reporting.
- Organised timely processing of invoices and payments.
AP Clerk / Sales Admin / Service Receptionist
Dixon Car Garage
, Grimsby
2002.10 - 2005.12
- Ensured timely payment of invoices, contributing to maintenance of strong vendor relationships.
- Verified and recorded transactions to ledgers, guaranteeing financial accuracy.
- Reconciled monthly statements and related transactions, ensuring maintenance of accurate records.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Leeds2013
ICB Level 2 - Bookkeeping
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
Online2025
AAT Level 4 - Accountancy
AAT
Grimsby 2005
Skills
- Data entry and analysis
- Audit procedure understanding
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Balance sheet management
- Strategic planning
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Month-End close processes
- Account reconciliation
- Excel proficiency
- Financial reporting systems
- Variance Analysis
- Time management excellence
- Effective communication
- Problem Solving
Certification
- Level 2 completed, working towards Level 3: Bookkeeping 04/2025 Institute of certified bookkeepers
- Chartered Accountant : Business Accountancy 07/2013 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Qualified to Level 4: Accountancy 2008 AAT
Personal Summary
Following voluntary redundancy in May 2025 from Virgin Media O2, I took the opportunity to have a career break to spend time with my young children. Whilst not in work I have been continuing my training by completing ICB level 2, working on ICB level 3 and I have just started Level 2 introduction to coding.
I am now looking to return to work full time in an accounting role.
Timeline
Senior Accountant - Bad Debt
Virginmedia02
2017.11 - 2025.05
Management accountant
Timloc Building Products
2016.05 - 2017.11
Commercial accountant
Howden Joinery
2010.11 - 2016.05
Commercial accountant / financial accountant
Youngs Seafood Ltd
2007.02 - 2010.11
Accounts payable clerk
Nor Cargo (Now Bring Logistics)
2006.01 - 2007.02
AP Clerk / Sales Admin / Service Receptionist
Dixon Car Garage
2002.10 - 2005.12
Chartered Accountant - Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
ICB Level 2 - Bookkeeping
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
AAT Level 4 - Accountancy
AAT