ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Julie

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With over 40 years of experience in finance, I’ve worked across various industries—from manufacturing and logistics to pest control, commercial cleaning, franchising, and software.

 

I thrive on a challenge, and there’s nothing I enjoy more than bringing order to the chaos that bookkeeping can sometimes be!

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Throughout my career, I’ve mentored team members and helped businesses transition from traditional server-based systems to modern, cloud-based software solutions.

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For the last decade, I worked as a Finance Manager, where I ran finance departments both solo and as part of a team. This hands-on experience gave me deep insight into bank reconciliations, credit control, suppliers, customers, VAT returns, HMRC compliance (PAYE, NI, Pensions), and payroll.

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In 2020, like many others, I found myself furloughed during lockdown. With time on my hands and years of experience under my belt, I decided to formally qualify in bookkeeping and join the ICB (LN: 22783). And so, Blu Bookkeeping was born!

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The name *Blu* comes from my late Dad, who always called me Blu (a little different from the usual family nickname of Ju!). It felt like the perfect fit for my new business.

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Outside of spreadsheets and software, I live in what can only be described as a tropical jungle with Wi-Fi. I have a slight obsession with tropical houseplants – Hoyas, Alocasia, anything leafy and determined to take over the room. My workspace is surrounded by greenery, because apparently I concentrate better when it feels like I’m bookkeeping from the rainforest. No plants were harmed in the making of your accounts.

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Feel free to check out my LinkedIn profile for references from past employers, as well as my full career history.

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Thank you for reading, and I look forward to working with you!