Profiles
Keith Lawrence, FCMA, AIMC -
Client Director / Profit Consultant
Tel: 07788 148231 / 0121 288 4277
Email: keith.lawrence@lawrenceyoung.co.uk
Keith can help you, as a business owner, to develop and improve your business, helping you to work ON your business rather than just IN it. His aim is to help you to put more profit in your pocket and to increase the saleable value of your business.
Keith has significant experience of working closely with the owners and managers of smaller businesses across a wide range of industries and including start-ups, helping them to develop their market offering, their business effectiveness and their bottom-line results. In addition, he has previously encouraged dramatic bottom-line improvement in larger companies (£100m-£500m turnover), in both consultancy and line management roles. Previous experience includes having held directorships in a multinational Telecoms business, and being Chief Financial Officer for Global Crossing's UK-based undersea Internet Cable laying division.
In addition to advising and assisting with company structure, accounting and tax, Keith works closely with business owners and managers to develop themselves, their staff to make more of their businesses. In particular he is a great believer in offering "jargon-free" advice and training, including tailored courses on topics such as Finance for Non-Financial Managers.
Linda Lawrence - UK Practice Manager
Tel: 07803 265395 / 0121 288 4277
Email: linda.lawrence@lawrenceyoung.co.uk
Linda assists clients with bookkeeping and payroll requirements, and ensures the smooth running of the UK practice, being responsible for all internal administration including all finance and HR matters.
Prior to AVN Lawrence Young, Linda worked in finance and administration roles in a variety of industries including the UK Civil Service, Motor Parts Manufacture, Telecommunications, and Financial Services.
When she gets time away from LYA, Linda likes to spend time with a small portfolio of personal clients using her non-accounting skills in Aromatherapy and Beauty Therapy. Linda also has a strong interest in personal development and enjoys reading, walking and music.
Anna Taylor, ACMA - Senior Associate
With a background in Accounting, Tax and Treasury Anna has significant experience of effective financial and cash management across a wide range of industries.
As well as experience of a range of international VAT regimes, Anna has also lectured on management accounting. In her current role Anna looks after AVN Lawrence Young’s Accounting and Tax clients in the Fleet/Farnborough region.
Peter Adams, FCMA - Senior Associate, Internal Audit
With a background in Internal Audit and Consultancy Peter has significant experience of business process improvement across a wide range of industries. He has significant knowledge of international accounting requirements, having worked extensively in Europe and the USA as well as the UK. His industry experience includes manufacturing, transport, sales and marketing led organisations, as well as the UK Atomic Energy Authority and running his own business. In addition, Peter's knowledge of accounting systems includes managing SAP/R3 and JD Edwards implementations.
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