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Michelle Amankwa

@michelleamankwa

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ACCA finalist and MSc-qualified accountant skilled in Xero, audit, and financial reporting.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can apply Xero and audit experience, contribute to process improvements, mentor colleagues, and grow toward ACCA qualification within a collaborative, impact-driven organisation.

I am an ACCA Finalist with an MSc in Accounting & Finance and practical experience in external audit, charity finance, and customer-facing accounting support. I deliver accurate financial reporting, reconciliations and process improvements using Xero, Excel and strong internal controls to support strategic decision-making.

My background includes mentoring new hires, redesigning invoicing processes, preparing management reports and conducting audits for SMEs and public-sector entities. I am highly adaptable, detail-oriented and committed to continuous professional development and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Part-Time Finance Officer

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Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Process monthly journal entries and payroll, reconcile supplier bank transactions, and generate Xero financial reports; developed a 3-year income and expenditure projection to support strategic planning and redesigned the sales invoice process to improve efficiency.

Xero Financial Reporting Excel Payroll Internal Controls

Accounting Customer Experience Specialist

Xero

Apr 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Recreated customer financial scenarios in Xero to resolve VAT/VAT201 and CIS queries across regions, mentored 10+ new hires, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to escalate product issues via JIRA.

Xero CIS Customer Support Jira Mentoring Demo Organisation Cross Functional Collaboration

Junior External Audit Personnel

Adom Boafo & Associates

Apr 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 10 months)

Conducted external audits for SMEs, performed substantive testing of ledger accounts and expenditure, and prepared detailed audit reports with recommendations to improve internal controls and reduce financial risk.

Externe Audits Substantive Testing Financial Statement Analysis Audit Reporting Cash Counts Internal Controls

Junior Accounts Personnel

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Sep 2017 - Aug 2018 (11 months)

Maintained cash books and processed payroll for 300+ employees, filed employee tax returns with the Ghana Revenue Authority, and produced timely financial records for management decision-making.

Payroll Processing Tax Filings Cash Book Maintenance Excel Employee Benefits