Laurence Read
Bickley,Greater London
Summary
I am an incredibly hardworking and adaptable individual who is able to work creatively and empathetically yet logically and analytically depending on what the task requires. I work extremely well under pressure either with a team around me or on my own and am constantly looking at ways to improve my positive impact on my workplace thanks to my friendly and approachable personality. My skills and experience as a finance assistant have improved my attention to detail and problem solving, and while my supervisor experience has improved my ability to handle responsibility, as well as delegate that responsibility to others when required.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Assistant
National Theatre
London
2025.11 - Current
- Completing monthly account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
- Leading the training and development of colleagues in similar roles in finance systems such as Soldo, Proactis and Excel.
- Collaborating on projects to improve the work flow between departments using Microsoft Power Automate.
- Creating weekly debtors reports to share with colleagues and send out overdue statements to external customers.
Finance administrator
National Theatre
London
2024.07 - 2025.11
- Collaborated with different departments to resolve any expense claim or invoice issues.
- Led training sessions with various employees across the organisation to improve accuracy and efficiency of our finance systems.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse and organise large data on a day to day basis
- Manged various inboxes to resolve issues relating to accounts receivables, expense claims and finance systems.
Customer service supervisor
National Theatre
London
2021.06 - 2024.07
- Led a team with an empathetic and measured approach to ensure a professional and positive work environment.
- Dealt with a wide range of escalated customer issues such as complaints and first aids and ensured resolution.
- Created and implemented multiple sales strategies to maximise incoming and minimise expenditure.
- Recruited customer service team members and mentored in company policies and best practices.
Education
AAT Accounting Level 3 - Accounting
College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London
London 2024.07 - 2025.07
AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship - Accounting
College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London
London 2025.07 - 2025.11
UAL level 3 extended diploma in performing arts - Performing Arts
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
Croydon 2017.09 - 2019.07
ACCA (currently studying) -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2026.03 -
9 GCSEs A*-B - Multiple fields of study
Wilson's Grammar School
Sutton 2014.09 - 2017.06
Skills
Attention to detail
Strategic planning
Employee management
Excel and computer proficiency
Engaging leadership style
KPI reporting
Customer Service
Affiliations
- Learning British Sign Language
- Amateur acting and performing
- Repairing broken electronics
- Playing and watching football
Timeline
ACCA (currently studying) -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2026.03 -
Finance Assistant
National Theatre
2025.11 - Current
AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship - Accounting
College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London
2025.07 - 2025.11
Finance administrator
National Theatre
2024.07 - 2025.11
AAT Accounting Level 3 - Accounting
College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London
2024.07 - 2025.07
Customer service supervisor
National Theatre
2021.06 - 2024.07
UAL level 3 extended diploma in performing arts - Performing Arts
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
2017.09 - 2019.07
9 GCSEs A*-B - Multiple fields of study
Wilson's Grammar School
2014.09 - 2017.06