Accounts Assistant
Amanda DeSimone
After more than 30 years in the travel industry, Amanda brings her passion for people, problem-solving and organisation to her role as an Accounts Assistant at Harland.
Her experience as a tour leader and in travel sales gave her a talent for building relationships, managing details and thinking on her feet – qualities she now applies to bookkeeping and client support. She’s also worked in PR, copywriting and website design, blending creativity with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
Amanda enjoys helping clients find clarity and confidence in their finances, taking genuine satisfaction in making things run smoothly and leaving people smiling.
Qualifications
• BA Hons Philosophy and English
• AAT Level 4 (currently studying)
Experience
In the accounting industry since 2020
Speciality
• Bookkeeping
• Payroll
Sectors
• Business, management and recruitment
• Hospitality and tourism
• Media, marketing and creative
Get to know Amanda a little better …






Are you a spender or a saver?
Both! I save in order to spend.
How do you like to relax?
Reading a great book, sailing, kayaking or walking/hiking, running.
If money and time was no object, what would you be doing right now?
Travelling!
Who do you follow on social media?
Anyone interesting and motivational.
Who is someone you admire or respect?
David Bowie and Jane Goodall
And finally … how can a client butter-you-up?
Ask for my help!
