Michelle Furey
Mossley,Ashton-Under-Lyne
Summary
Driven Compliance Manager with expertise in team development and mentoring. Leads a high-performing team of Bookkeepers, ensuring quality output and timely responses to client queries. Facilitates VAT compliance through meticulous review and client liaison, enhancing client satisfaction and operational accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Manager
Clarity Accountants
Oldham
01.2022 - Current
- Mentored team of bookkeepers, addressing questions and queries to enhance quality of work produced
- Reviewed and approved vat returns while liaising with clients on all aspects of vat compliance
- Facilitated client communication by being the primary point of contact for inquiries.
- Dealt with apprenticeship programmes with the college and apprentices
- All aspects of bookkeeping and vat work
- Client visits including new and existing clients, on site and in the office
- Assisted with outsourced work, bookkeeping and payroll
- Ensured all staff were meeting deadlines
- Coordinated with clients and third-party finance companies to optimise facility limits and ensure timely reporting aligned with service agreements
- Ad hoc CIS work
- Assisting with on site HMRC vat investigations
- Main point of contact for all HMRC vat compliance tests or computer based vat investigations
Bookkeeper
Clarity Accountants
Oldham
05.2017 - 12.2021
- Monthly bookkeeping for all clients
- Coordinated with clients on required paper trails to facilitate accurate bookkeeping
- Guided clients through bookkeeping queries to ensure clarity and understanding
- Served as first point of contact for all incoming calls and emails, ensuring timely responses
Education
AAT Level 3 - AAT
Oldham College
Oldham, OLD01-2016
GCSE
Droylsden High School
Droylsden, TAM01-1998
Skills
- VAT compliance
- VAT Registration
- HMRC compliance
- AML
- Compliance reporting
- Risk assessment
- Deadline management
- Client liaison
Timeline
Compliance Manager
Clarity Accountants
01.2022 - Current
Bookkeeper
Clarity Accountants
05.2017 - 12.2021
AAT Level 3 - AAT
Oldham College
GCSE
Droylsden High School