Nakisha Lawrence

Finance and Administration professional with over five years’ experience across education, automotive and health and fitness. Supported school financial operations by processing purchase orders and supplier invoices, and monitored expenditure across 25+ cost centres. Previously managed 500+ customer accounts, prepared aged debtor reports and followed up on overdue payments.

Skilled in financial reporting, payment allocation and account reconciliation, with practical experience using Access Education, Excel, SIMS, ParentPay and Arbor. Now based in Toronto and seeking finance assistant, credit control or administration opportunities requiring experience in financial processing, customer account management and operational support.

Finance Assistant - St Claudines Catholic School for Girls - London, UK

(2025-02 - 2026-04)

• Processed purchase orders and supplier invoices in Access Education, matching invoices to orders and deliveries and assigning correct ledger codes and cost centres.
• Monitored expenditure across 25+ cost centres, recorded payments and reconciled accounts.
• Coordinated invoice approvals with staff and resolved supplier queries relating to payments, deliveries and returns.
• Administered school payments through ParentPay and Arbor, setting up charges for trips and activities, tracking payments and resolving parent queries.
• Prepared financial reports and maintained Excel expenditure trackers, including VAT records.
• Supported the School Business Manager with audit preparation, retrieving financial records and supporting documentation.
• Obtained quotations for maintenance, leasing and energy contracts and maintained an up-to-date contracts register.

Credit Controller (Maternity cover) - Master Auto Glass - London, UK

(2024-03 - 2024-09)

• Monitored over 500 customer accounts, following up on overdue invoices by telephone and email within agreed credit terms.
• Prepared aged debtor reports to identify overdue balances and prioritise collection activity.
• Processed card payments and allocated cash, card and BACS receipts against orders on individual customer accounts.
• Investigated invoice and payment queries, working with other departments to resolve customer disputes.
• Produced daily, weekly and monthly customer statements according to account requirements.
• Maintained accurate sales ledger notes, recording payment allocations, customer correspondence and collection activity.

Administrator - Curzon Nursery School and Family Wellbeing Centre - London, UK

(2020-06 - 2024-02)

• Administered nursery fees and dinner money and liaised with the local authority regarding eligibility for funded nursery places.
• Processed enrolment applications, managed waiting lists, checked supporting documents and arranged visits for prospective families.
• Maintained confidential child and parent records using SIMS and paper filing systems.
• Managed reception across the nursery school and Family Wellbeing Centre, handling parent enquiries, welcoming families attending community nurse appointments and coordinating contractor access.
• Followed safeguarding procedures when managing visitors and handling confidential family information.
• Coordinated appointments, calendars and room bookings, and took meeting minutes.
• Supported event planning and organisation, creating invitations and coordinating scheduling and room arrangements.

Membership Advisor - David Lloyd Leisure - London, UK

(2018-05 - 2020-06)

• Handled membership enquiries by email and in person, explaining membership options, fees and club services.
• Discussed members’ reasons for leaving and explored suitable options to encourage them to stay.
• Arranged payment plans with members to support continued membership.
• Processed membership upgrades and downgrades, explaining changes to pricing and benefits.
• Conducted club tours, introducing members to facilities and services relevant to their interests.
• Maintained membership records, documenting account changes and member correspondence.

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Creative Writing and Philosophy - University of Hertfordshire (2018 - 2018)