Michelle Brough

Michelle Brough is the Director of Cloud Accounting Services at Bean Ninjas, an eCommerce growth accounting firm.12 With over 30 years of experience in the accounting industry, Michelle has had a diverse and accomplished career path.1

Career Journey

Michelle started her career as a bookkeeper at a local pub when she was 20 years old. She progressed to owning her own accountancy firm, which she sold when she was 38.1 After taking a break from public practice to manage her family finances and relocate to Spain, Michelle came out of retirement and joined Bean Ninjas as a remote accountant.1

At Bean Ninjas, Michelle quickly advanced through various roles, including:

• Workflow Coordinator
• Senior Accountant
• Quality Assurance Coordinator2

Her current position as Director of Cloud Accounting Services allows her to leverage her extensive experience and passion for accountancy.1

Personal Philosophy and Values

Michelle describes herself as hardworking, trustworthy, and loyal. Her personal philosophy is summed up in the quote, "Be the change you want to see in the world."1 She values:

• Dreaming big and setting ambitious goals
• Listening more and speaking less
• Being honest, even when delivering difficult news1

Professional Expertise

As a Chartered Accountant, Michelle specializes in:

• Cloud accounting services
• Xero bookkeeping (Bean Ninjas was named Xero Bookkeeping Partner of the Year 2019)3
• Advising on apps for retail and eCommerce businesses4

Michelle's expertise helps eCommerce businesses looking to scale by providing them with financial insights and data-driven decision-making support.3

Personal Life

In 2009, Michelle and her family made the decision to move from Australia to Spain, demonstrating her adaptability and willingness to embrace change.1 She now considers Spain her home and works remotely for Bean Ninjas from Barcelona.23

Michelle Brough's LinkedIn profile can be found at https://es.linkedin.com/in/michelle-brough-85a3301b.2