Samuel Ellis
About Samuel Ellis
Sam is Head of Accounting for EMEA and APAC at InterWorks, a global specialist data consulting practice and software reseller. The practice focuses on the full business analytics stack including databases, data engineering and data visualisation.
Sam has been using modern data technologies for the past decade to operate a lean and agile accounting function, utilising automation, APIs and self-serve data analytics software.
Sam was a founding member and Chair of ACCA's Global Technology forum, steering ACCA's approach to updating members around key technology developments and trends.
Sam has spoken at numerous industry events and seminars including the AAT annual conference, ACCA’s annual Chair conference and PQ Magazine.
Sam has a passion for technology and has extensive experience in Xero cloud accounting software, Salesforce CRM and Tableau data analytics platform. He uses modern data analytics software e.g. Tableau to transform accounting reporting in a modern, shareable and actionable format whilst reducing time taken to prepare reports and streamlining content to minimise noise.
Sam has been involved in all areas of accounting including, annual accounts, MI reporting, transfers pricing, M&A, fundraising, tax and audit.
What makes Samuel tick?
Sam cares about demystifying technology, and believes that better use and understanding of technology will enhance the value accountants deliver to businesses and future proof the profession.CPD Courses
3 Digital Innovations for Accountants
We live in a world full of digital Innovations, but what benefits do they provide for accounting and finance teams? In this bite, discover three that could help you in your professional role.
4 Stages of Building a Financial Model
Building a financial model can be a daunting task, so it's helpful to break it down into stages. This bite suggests a useful four-step process to give your model the best chance of success.
5 Tips for Visualising Accounting Data
Data visualisations are a fantastic way to communicate key messages, recognise patterns, or tell the story behind the numbers. This bite offers five tips for visualising accounting data.
5 Types of Financial Model
There are all kinds of different financial models, but which one is right for your business needs? This bite looks at five key model types to give you a better understanding of what's available to you.
8 Benefits of Cloud Accounting
The majority of accounting firms still don't use cloud accounting. Which seems strange, given that it can make the life of an accountant easier across many areas. This bite explores 8 benefits of adopting cloud accounting.
Excel Productivity Booster
It's easy to find yourself using Excel the same way for years at a time. This course concentrates on a range of practical and simple techniques that can make spreadsheets quicker to set up, easier for the user to use, more automated, and guard against career-threatening errors.
Financial Modelling: Building a Model
Financial modelling is an invaluable skill for accountants but in the wrong hands, models can be confusing and misleading. This course will teach you to build robust financial models in Excel to forecast future performance, and to measure and respond to uncertainty and change.
Financial Modelling: Getting Started
Financial modelling is one of the most highly valued skills of the finance professional. This course will help you to get started mastering that skill, by choosing the right approach, following the right processes and adhering to the relevant standards and guidelines.
Future of Finance: Digital Innovation
When looking towards the future of finance, it's important to understand the role of emerging digital innovations. This course explores the changing technological landscape and the specific innovations that are transforming the role of the accountant and the processes you use.
Implementing New Technologies
Technology provides multiple benefits to the accounting world. But introducing new technology to your organisation isn't without its challenges. This bite explores several useful tips for implementing new technologies in your department.
Technology Trends for Accountants
Advances in technology are reshaping the role of accountants. From cloud accounting and machine learning to blockchain, deep learning, and more. Discover what these current, emerging and disruptive technologies mean for the accounting profession.
The Basics of Data Science
What do data scientists do differently from accountants? What even is data science? This bite provides a guide to the basics of this increasingly prevalent discipline.