Lauren Harris
@laurenharris
AAT Licensed accountant with 8+ years' industry experience and client-facing expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am an AAT Licensed Accountant with over eight years' experience working in industry and providing accounting services to external clients. I have prepared Self-Assessment Tax Returns and delivered full accounting functions for limited companies.
In my most recent roles I have led finance teams and managed accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll processing across SMEs. I implement processes, produce management account reporting and prepare cash flow forecasts to support business decisions.
As a self-employed licensed accountant I deliver end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting services using Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and BrightPay, alongside advanced Excel and data analysis to ensure accurate financial records.
I hold AAT Level 4 and AAT Licensed Accountant credentials and bring strong communication, leadership and hands-on technical skills to roles that require precision, compliance and practical financial management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Licensed Accountant
LH Accounting Services
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year)
Provide full accounting services and prepare Self-Assessment Tax Returns for external clients and limited companies, maintaining compliance and accurate financial records.
Head of Finance and Account Management
Signal Traffic Management
Jun 2021 - Sep 2025 (4 years 3 months)
Managed a finance team of three for an industry SME, implemented processes, prepared management accounts and cash flow forecasts, and oversaw AR, AP and payroll operations.
Finance Assistant
Slicker Recycling
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)
Processed payroll, prepared P11Ds, submitted Intrastat returns and supported accounts processing to maintain accurate statutory and management records.
Assistant Management Accountant
MonoSol AF Ltd
Jan 2017 - Jan 2021 (4 years)
Prepared month-end reporting for delivery and debtor purposes, managed aged receivables/payables, credit calculations and commission control to support financial close.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Association of Accounting Technicians
AAT Licensed Accountant, Accounting
2024 - 2024
Completed the AAT Licensed Accountant qualification, achieving licensed accountant status in 2024.
Association of Accounting Technicians
AAT Level 4 in Accounting, Accounting
2022 - 2022
Completed AAT Level 4 in Accounting, covering advanced accounting principles and practices.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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