About Us

Terry is the founder of Bell and Company and has over 25 years of experience in the Insolvency sector and takes a pragmatic and imaginative approach to all cases. His role as Chairman sees him work to manage and develop the business.

As well as this, Terry takes a hands-on approach, working with team members to develop strategies and assisting with complex cases.

Terry started his career as an accountant however, he has worked within the insolvency sector for more than two decades. He is an expert on financial and business management and has a wealth of experience in all areas of insolvency.

What is your favourite part of your job?

“My favourite part of this job has always been helping clients who think they have nowhere else to turn. As well as this, I love working with the fantastic team at Bell & Company.”

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“To relax, Terry enjoys all sports especially rugby and also any time he gets with his children and grandchildren now scattered across Europe.”

Leah is currently an Associate Director, having worked at Bell & Company for over 10 years. Leah’s job involves a varied list of responsibilities. She works closely with both the Tactical Business Unit and the Strategists team to assess new clients, develop strategies and ensure that these strategies are implemented to get great results for our clients.

After completing her Law degree in Dublin, Leah joined Bell and Company as a Strategist, specialising in resolution, corporate and bankruptcy cases. Since then she has developed her knowledge on all insolvency matters. Her legal expertise and unique knowledge make her an incredibly valuable asset to the team.

What is your favourite part of your job?

“I absolutely love getting into some of our more complex cases, helping to develop a strategy and then seeing the results of this. Ultimately, the life-changing work we do is incredibly rewarding and definitely the best part of my job.”

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“I have 4 young boys in my house so a lot of my spare time is spent trying to keep them under control! Other than this, I love travelling and seeing new places.”

Amanda is our Director of Talent Management, her role involves day-to-day Human Resource management including training and development of the team. She is also responsible for operations and general office management.

This role sees her work closely with the other directors to ensure the growth and longevity of the business. Most importantly she ensures senior staff work as a team to ensure this happens and are transparent with the team on the direction of the company. As well as this, Amanda works with our charity partner NSPCC NI to organise our fundraising efforts.

Amanda helped to build Bell & Company over many years. She came from a recruitment background after studying Business Studies at Hull. Whilst the business was growing, she was involved with running cases and their administration. As the team grew, Amanda started to look after team management and training.

What is your favourite part of your job?

“I really enjoy seeing people grow in their roles, taking more responsibility and growing as people.“

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“I have volunteered to take part in the Power of 4 Charity Event this year – walking 4 miles every 4 hours over 48 hours. I previously did this event over 2 years ago so will need to start training now!

I also enjoy socialising with my friends and travelling, especially to visit family living abroad. We now have 7 grandchildren who we love to see as much as possible.“

James’ primary role is as Chief Finance Officer. This largely involves overseeing company finances, regulatory requirements and assessing the scope for new markets and growth.

Alongside this, he manages the EU Property Solutions brand liaising with our Technical Business Unit and Communications Teams on new enquiries and working with overseas Legal Teams to assess realistic strategies for new clients. Also work alongside Case Managers ensuring all courses are moving forward to agreed outcomes.

What is your favourite part of your job?

“I love that my job as CFO always brings new and interesting challenges. My role at EU Property Solutions is especially rewarding as i get to see clients who thought they were trapped by property debt get a well-deserved resolution.”

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“In my spare time, I spend time with my two daughters, play golf and enjoy exploring Yorkshire’s excellent Craft Beer culture.“

Ionagh’s role is as the Chairman’s Executive Assistant and she works closely with the Chairman on his day-to-day work.

Ionagh was initially employed by Bell & Company as an Administrator 6 years ago and then became a Strategist. She then took the role of Practice Manager and has now taken the role of Chairman’s Executive Assistant.

I have a Private Secretary’s diploma but my experience in working in Bell & Company has been how I have developed in my career.

What is your favourite part of your job?

“My favourite part of my role is the diversity and that no two days are the same. As well as this, there is a great work-life balance due to the implementation of the 4-day week.”

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“I enjoy going to the gym and spending time with my family and friends. My main interest is GAA and supporting my local club.“

Domilia’s role at Bell & Company is ‘Head of Communications.’ Her day-to-day duties include developing and implementing a comprehensive communication strategy which conveys our mission statement as well as developing and managing the communication budget, ensuring there is a cost-effective allocation of our marketing resources whilst leading and mentoring a team of communication professionals to ensure high-quality output.

Her background is in Communication Management and Public Relations where she obtained a First Class Honours whilst studying at the University Of Ulster. Domilia joined the Bell & Company team in 2019 during her placement year and has never looked back since.

She writes “There is a lot of room for growth and development opportunities here at Bell & Company, one of my most used initiatives is our daily self-development hour where I can focus on marketing trends and review the different elements of our marketing mix.”

What is your favourite part of your job?

“My favourite part of working at Bell & Company is the internal collaborative approach we have here with our team when it comes to developing tailored strategies that will alleviate their debt-related issues. Another favourite element of the job for me is when a client contacts our team and references a marketing resource that led them to make contact with us, it fills me with a sense of pride to know our efforts are making a difference.”

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“If my name hasn’t already given it away, I am originally from Lithuania, having moved to Northern Ireland when I was 3 years old.

On my days off you will usually find me in Zara…however I also enjoy visiting new places and trying out new restaurants across Belfast.“

Rory is the Head of Corporate Debt Solutions at Bell & Company. His role sees him manage our team of Strategists, implementing solutions for clients and ensuring that we get the best possible results for anyone struggling with debt.

Rory is originally a History and Law graduate. However, he has worked in the insolvency sector for twelve years, gaining the Certificate of Proficiency in Personal Insolvency and the Certificate in Money Advice Practice.

What is your favourite part of your job?

“I love helping clients resolve their debt issues and knowing my contribution made a difference.”

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“I write blogs and articles in my spare time. Away from work, I like to write, watch rugby and listen to The Beatles.”

Liam is a Senior Financial Consultant. He assist clients with more complex cases, by fully assessing their situation, and devising strategies to commercially resolve their issues. He also oversees the Technical Business Unit, a team of Financial Consultants that he helps to devise strategies to assist clients as well as providing them with training for further development.

Liam comes from a background of Financial Services, Customer Experience Manager and Customer Relations Manager. He started as a member of our sales team and worked his way up to Senior Financial Services Consultant within Bell & Company.

What is your favourite part of your job?

“I get to learn something new every day, help others learn and develop, and assist clients by providing them with solutions to their debt problems.”

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“I used to be a DJ for extra income in my spare time. I love spending time with my dogs, fine dining, and gaming. An interesting combination.”

Naoise works in the Communications Team as a Marketing Manager. She is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies to promote Bell & Company’s services. Her role primarily focuses on paid advertising, social media, and the company’s website in order to enhance brand visibility and contribute to the overall growth of the company.

Naoise has just joined Bell & Company and brings with her almost a decade’s experience in digital marketing. This wealth of knowledge will allow her to supercharge the company’s marketing activities, allowing us to assist even more potential clients.

What is your favourite part of the job?

I am enjoying using my skills to educate potential clients about our services and bring them back from a place of despair and helplessness. It’s an incredibly rewarding experience.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

I have travelled to 34 countries (and counting!) and would love to visit every continent. I really enjoy getting under the skin of a country and trying to cram in as much as possible to every holiday. One of the best experiences was when I hitch-hiked from Manchester to Marrakech for charity, but it is India that holds the top spot for favourite country visited.

Ruairi serves as our Marketing Manager in the Communications Team. He oversees all facets of Bell & Company’s marketing efforts, which encompass developing digital paid advertising, strategising campaigns, managing the website, and fostering growth while promoting the brand in line with our business objectives.

Ruairi recently joined Bell & Company, bringing with him international experience gained from several prominent global brands. His expertise will contribute to our brand and help us attract more clients for whom we can assist effectively.

What is your favourite part of the job?

I love the idea of being able to have a direct impact on the consumer’s journey through a collaborative process that combines creativity and attention to detail. The prospect of contributing work that can potentially attract and help clients who are facing challenges or going through difficult times is meaningful to me.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

I lived in Amsterdam for 10 years from the ages of 4-14. I have also broken 10 bones in my body thanks to rugby (Surprisingly, I am still playing)

Michael is one of the Financial Consultants at Bell & Company. He writes “My day consists of a coffee to start the morning to get a slight edge, I’ll then begin planning my day ahead, preparing and reviewing relevant documentation, arranging consultations and meetings etc. I then contact various enquires and complete due diligence on their situation to subsequently arrange further consultations if they are a good fit for us. I regularly devise strategies and inform our potential clients of these as part of the onboarding process.”

He has over 10 years’ of experience working within the Financial Services industry, albeit less than 3 years within Insolvency. He developed his skills within Bell & Company and improved my competence within this field, specifically around legislation and formal recovery measures.

What is your favourite part of your job?

“My favourite part of the role is listening to and understanding a myriad of different cases including businesses and individuals, how their businesses operate and the subsequent issues that face them. It’s then rewarding to understand that the strategies we devise help get them out of a tricky situation, never mind the huge savings we can achieve.”

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“A fun fact about me is that I have a doppelganger who happens to be a local famous comedian, this is most definitely a double-edged sword. I have various hobbies including playing football at a high level within Northern Ireland whilst also being a keen investor within the local property market and stock market.”

Joe is a Financial Services Consultant at Bell & Company. He reviews clients’ situations when they first contact him and develops bespoke strategies to resolve their financial issues cost-effectively.

What is your favourite part of the job?

“My favourite part of the job is guiding our clients from a position where they think they have no other options and no one to turn to, to then showing them the strategy we have devised for them and seeing their delight in how we can help navigate them out of their stressful situation whilst maximising savings.“

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“An interesting fact about me is that when I was a student and before I started in financial services, I worked at Subway as a sandwich artist and made it to the finals of a national sub-making competition!”

As part of our team of Financial Services Consultants, Liam’s role sees him welcoming initial enquiries and helping to onboard clients. He works closely with other members of his team, specialising in bankruptcy, property debt and a variety of other corporate cases. As the first point of contact, Liam will assess a client’s situation and determine if, and how, we can help them.

Before joining the team, Liam worked in a variety of business development and financial services roles. Since coming to Bell & Company he has worked ambitiously to develop his knowledge of niche areas of insolvency and debt.

What is your favourite part of the job?

“I am a people person, so I love the opportunity to meet such a wide variety of clients. As well as this, I get to provide reassurance and support to many people who feel like they have no options left.”

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“I actually lived in Spain for 7 years and speak Spanish fluently!”

Peter is a key member of the Debt Strategy Team as a Corporate Case Manager. He brings a wealth of experience to the Firm from his previous roles in the legal and financial services sectors. An experienced negotiator, Peter works tirelessly and strives to get the best possible outcome for his client.

What is your favourite part of your job?

“Given my strong focus on achieving great results for clients, I thoroughly enjoy being part of the positive evolution and change in mindset of the client from the start of the case to its conclusion. Often, clients come to us at an extremely emotive and stressful time in their lives. By using our debt expertise, we are able to play a key role in easing their concerns and dealing with their financial difficulties head-on so that they can move on with their lives.”

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“I have worked and travelled throughout the US, Canada and Australia, but now I spend most of my time navigating being a new parent to my son Oliver.”

Luke’s role at Bell & Company is as debt strategist, he assists clients on a day-to-day basis to achieve their financial goals. He is responsible for delivering strategies that are tailored to every client’s individual needs, and in doing so bring about the best outcome possible.

Luke has acquired various skills by working in very different industries, some of which were applicable when he took on the role of administrator at Bell & Company. Since joining the company, he has had access to tailored training. Since joining Bell & Company he has developed confidence in how he communicates, deals with stressful situations, approaches a task, strategic planning and understanding people, clients and creditors.

What is your favourite part of your job?

“When most clients instruct our services it is usually after years of struggling against creditors that see them as simply a number with a monetary value. My favourite part of the job is getting the client the best result possible, and seeing how that can bring about a drastic change in their mental and physical state, we hear time and time again that the moment the client instructs our services the relief in that alone is immeasurable.”

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“I love to spend time with my family, Three-year-olds really are a bundle of fun!”

As the Social Media Marketing Executive, my role is constantly evolving. Whether I’m creating content, setting up social media ads, analysing post performances, or planning future content, I am never stagnant in this fast-paced, ever-changing field.

What is your favourite part of your job?

“A part of my role that I am very fond of is its dynamic nature. Social media and its trends are so fast-moving and always changing that I never know what each day will look like. This, paired with the fact that we are making a genuine change in people’s lives, really makes my job rewarding and enjoyable.“

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“Outside of work, I like to stay active, whether at the gym, walking, or open-water swimming.”

As a Sales & Marketing Executive at Bell & Company, Amy’s responsibilities include reaching out to our high-level corporate clients to market our products and services and how our solutions can assist them through the financial issues they may be experiencing.

Before starting at Bell & Company, Amy studied for a marketing degree which helped her explore the theoretical elements of marketing. Bell & Company has enabled Amy to put her knowledge into practice as well as helping to grow her confidence.

What is your favourite part of your job?

“My favourite part of my role is getting the opportunity to create new processes and workflows that will help the business and in turn achieve amazing settlements for our clients.“

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself

“A fun fact about myself is that I am travelling to Australia this summer which will give me the opportunity to see a new part of the world and the sights it has to offer.”