Merlin Samuel is an Associate Director at Corient, where she leads Finance and Accounting (F&A) operations for UK-based accounting firms. She specialises in delivering high-quality accounting, financial review, finalisation, and management reporting services for small and medium-sized enterprises.
At Corient, Merlin plays a key leadership role in supporting operations and managing a team of more than 40 accountants and quality analysts. She ensures projects are delivered within strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards and consistently meeting client expectations. She also works closely with clients to help build new processes and streamline existing workflows, improving operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
Merlin has strong expertise in financial and management reporting and regularly analyses financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, and cash flow statements for growing businesses.
She is also highly proficient in cloud-based accounting and reporting platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Digita Accounts Production, TaxCalc, IRIS, and Sage 50, helping firms maintain accurate, compliant, and well-structured financial records.