Laura Smith

Laura Smith is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in management accounting and financial reporting. Currently serving as a Senior Finance Business Partner at Thrive Homes UK since April 2022, Laura has previously held roles including Senior Management Accountant and Management Accountant at Hightown from December 2008 to April 2022, where responsibilities included leading a team in the production of management accounts, budgets, and service charge accounts. Earlier in the career, Laura worked at Dacorum Borough Council in various finance assistant roles, focusing on expenditure reporting, insurance claims administration, and purchase ledger activities. Laura holds a Professional Diploma in Accounting (Level 4) from West Herts College and has completed CIMA diplomas in Management Accounting through distance learning.