Experience

Westport Hotel Group

• Ireland
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Account Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Started working as an Accounts Assistant, preparing cash accounts, reconciling ledgers, performing sales reconciliations and managed debtors across three different hotels within the Westport Hotel Group. Within 12 months, was promoted to Assistant Account Manager, a multifaceted role that requires an astute ability to help the financial controller with the day-to-day management of staff, attending weekly head of department meetings and preparing management accounts. Supervises bookkeeping and preparation of accounts for one of the directors’ privately-run businesses. Ensures full adherence to GDPR and Client confidentiality laws whilst always following protocols and procedures related to internal control, general accounting and accounting closures. Demonstrates exceptional organisational skills and a keen eye for detail, especially when it came to working in a productive fashion and dealing with my fellow employees in a professional manner. Was also involved in the set-up and decision making concerning the change of hotel accounts system, from Big Red Book to Exchequer. Show less



Michael Cosgrove & Partners

• Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland

• Trainee Accountant

  • Sep 2013 - Oct 2017

  Worked on my own client caseload after gradual introduction to preparing accounts, such as bank reconciliations and cash accounts. When in charge of my own client caseload, meticulously prepared accounts, revenue returns, stock takes, payroll, and audited files. Performed secretarial duties with CRO (Companies Registration Office.), and was allowed to greatly exercise initiative as a trusted member of staff, through which my passion for accounting emerged and continues to grow. Displayed an astute ability to meet objectives, streamline operations and ensure all financial, taxation and cost-cutting objectives were met. Show less



Westport Credit Union

• Ireland
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director and Board Member

  • 2013 - 2014

  Met company targets, ensured intricate management of finances and transparent communication. Applied my financial flair to the analysis of reports and troubleshooting. Improved company processes and procedures. Efficiently carried out monitoring and strategic planning. Ensured accountability and transparency of all accounts and records. Gained valuable experience overseeing the documentation, closing, disbursing, and servicing of loans. Always worked in a punctual manner and had a personable approach to working with people, placing a strong emphasis on trusting relationships that were beneficial to the success of the credit union. As a board member, performed general duties, such as financial accounting, documentation procedures, and staff management. Show less