Laura Staknienė
About Laura Staknienė
Laura Staknienė is an experienced accounting professional currently serving as the Accounting Team Lead at Vinted, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in accounting and customer service, with previous roles at BARBORA Lietuva, KPMG Lithuania, and Lloyds Banking Group.
Current Role at Vinted
Laura Staknienė currently serves as the Accounting Team Lead at Vinted, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees the accounting team and ensures the accuracy of financial reporting. Prior to this position, she worked as a Senior Accountant at Vinted starting in 2021, where she contributed to various accounting functions and supported financial operations.
Previous Experience in Accounting
Before joining Vinted, Laura Staknienė worked as an Accountant at BARBORA Lietuva for four months in 2020. She also gained experience at KPMG Lithuania as a Tax Assistant for six months in 2019. Additionally, she worked at The Citco Group of Companies as an Intern Junior Accountant in 2018. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in accounting practices and tax regulations.
Background in Customer Service
Laura Staknienė has a background in customer service, having worked at Lloyds Banking Group from 2015 to 2018. During her three years there, she developed skills in client interaction and support, which complement her accounting expertise. She also participated in a Citi Savvy Insight Day in 2016, which further broadened her understanding of the financial services sector.
Education and Professional Development
Laura Staknienė studied Accounting and Finance at Kingston University from 2016 to 2019, where she achieved a Bachelor of Science degree. She has been pursuing further professional development by studying for the ACCA qualification since 2020. Her academic background and ongoing education contribute to her proficiency in accounting principles and practices.
Teaching and Leadership Roles
During her time at Kingston University, Laura Staknienė held several leadership and teaching roles. She served as a Teaching Assistant from 2018 to 2019 and was a Student Ambassador from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she was a Lead Halls Connector for nine months in 2018 to 2019. These positions allowed her to develop communication and leadership skills while supporting fellow students.