Client Testimonials

We have used Brebners’ services since 2014 when they took over the audit of our trading subsidiary companies from the National Audit Office. They also support our corporation tax compliance for these companies. During this time, Martin Widdowson and his colleagues have also provided services directly to the BFI including the audit of grants received from the EU and section 27 Lottery awards. Brebners also supported us with planning for the implementation of Charities SORP (FRS 102) and IR35 compliance.

We have always found them to be courteous, efficient and their charges reasonable, with an appropriate level of service. We are therefore happy to recommend them for audit and accounting services.

Having worked with Brebners for over 10 years across multiple companies, I cannot recommend them enough. Their tailored approach to any business problem is exemplary, and their communication is excellent throughout the entire engagement. They are responsive to the business inquiries and keep key stakeholders updated every step of the way, fostering transparency and trust in the partnership.

Their commitment to understanding the unique needs and challenges of each business they work with sets them apart. Whether it is navigating complex financial regulations or planning for growth, the team consistently delivers tailored innovative solutions that drive success.

Moreover, their proactive approach to each relationship goes above and beyond. They take the time to listen and truly understand the goals and objectives of their clients, ensuring that every recommendation is aligned with their long term vision and goals. This is true of each of the individual teams I have worked with along the years, which highlights that the businesses core values runs throughout. It is evident that they genuinely care about their clients and are dedicated to providing them with the highest level of service.

I highly recommend using Brebners if you are looking for professional, reliable, and trustworthy financial advisor.

We started working with Brebners in 2024 and we could not have been happier about it. As a first-year audit, we expected some bumps in the road, but it was the smoothest audit we have had in years. Colin and the Brebners Team were very professional and straightforward during the whole process, and it was an actual joy to work with them. We certainly recommend!/p>

Our Group has had the privilege of working with Brebners for over 60 years. Their vast understanding of our business objectives has meant that they have become our trusted business partner. Mark and his team bring a wealth of insight and experience to very complex issues and provide excellent strategic visions throughout.

We have found the Brebners team to be very professional, knowledgeable, and approachable. Matthew Davis and his team did an excellent job of keeping us informed as the audit progressed and were very responsive and friendly throughout. 100% recommend.

We have been working with Brebners for the past 10 years. We would not work with anyone else. Their expertise at partner level and across the team are second to none.

I just wanted to quickly recognise James Pierce for the exceptional support that he continues to offer me, my family, and my company.

Over the past few years since I bought out my founding partners, James has been invaluable in the pragmatic and detailed advice that he has given, and I consider him an extension of my leadership team. He is always highly responsive and very down-to-earth considering both the bigger picture and the minutiae in his responses. He is quick to involve specialist partners as and when needed and is very good at explaining complex issues in layman’s terms, something I find very valuable.

I cannot speak highly enough of Brebners and will continue to recommend the firm to anyone looking for Accountants and Business Advisers.

We've been working with Richard Smith and Brebners to help establish the Limited company in its current form.

Rich has been consistently proactive and thorough, always on hand, and fantastically quick to respond to any question no matter how small. Both he and James Pierce helped with the transition from Sole Trader to Limited Company, and really took the time to understand the intricacies of the business and propose appropriate solutions, consulting with specialist partners when necessary.

Rich has always been great at taking the time to methodically explain all questions I've had and ensure I understand to the extent I expect. They've been great to deal with and I'd have no hesitation in recommending Brebners to anyone looking for a very personal, on-hand and solution-finding accountancy firm.

We are very happy with Brebners' work. They are precise, detailed and proactive and James Pierce in particular goes to great lengths to get up to speed on our business needs, involving specialist partners as and when needed. James is very quick to respond to the complex queries I may have and I never feel like I’m having to hang around or chase for a reply.

We definitely get added value from Brebners, which was the main reason for the move from our previous accountants, which went very smoothly. The team exceeded expectations in terms of getting everything set up and running quickly with minimum fuss.

Brebners' payroll service is very easy and the firm are both flexible enough to work to our guidelines and will suggest efficiencies where they think it would be helpful.

We find Brebners to be very cost-effective. I periodically run the numbers to see if it would be better to bring things in-house and although I could employ a senior bookkeeper for the amount we spend with them in the course of a year, I would need to pay out more on top for the specialist tax and business advice.

Overall I’ve been very impressed with Brebners. Day to day, I have a very good working relationship with my key contact and we work together as an integrated team, rather than ‘us’ and ‘them’.

33Seconds is a specialist social media marketing and PR agency. We provide social media marketing to brands, organisations and content owners; and PR and Comms to social technology companies and innovators. This deep immersion in the social space provides our clients with invaluable insights and unique opportunities. Our company has a founding team of PR and social media marketing experts who are long-established in working at the intersections of consumer technology, digital, popular culture and media.

Working with Brebners has been a pleasure from the beginning. Their relaxed, plain speaking, considered approach gave us the confidence we needed to launch our company and their ongoing professional support has allowed us to grow steadily; comfortable in the knowledge that our business affairs are being kept in perfect order.

We have appreciated the integrity, honesty and sound advice along with the perfectly pitched level of involvement that Brebners, and in particular James Pierce, has provided us.

We now look forward to taking our business from strength to strength with support and guidance from Brebners.

Mark Sherlock and his team at Brebners have been working with us for the last 2 years, providing our accounting and business advice services. We have found that they combine an excellent mix of knowledge, professionalism and personal care for our business, allowing us to focus on delivering services to our customers. I look forward to continuing our working relationship with them for many years to come.

Their ability to help us build our business using skill and imagination has resulted in the continued trust and confidence we have in Brebners.

Confluence is a small and ambitious company specialising in providing consultancy services in the joined fields of mental health, social care and criminal justice. Raef Gregory has been extremely helpful as we established our business and engaged for the first time with Companies House and HMRC. We would strongly recommend Raef for his professionalism, understanding of our requirements and his open and supportive manner.

Brebners makes a refreshing change from the dull, grey accountant stereotype because they're not just good with numbers, they're good with people.

Industrial Investors Capital Management Limited, a services firm, has been with Brebners since 2006. During that time, the Brebners team have provided us with accounting, payroll, tax return preparation and audit services as well as tax planning advice. They have been the ideal “one-stop shop” that businesses like ours need. We have also been very pleased with Brebners’ responsiveness, professionalism and expertise. We look forward to continuing our relationship with them.

"We have been with Brebners for seven years and have always been very pleased with their attention to detail and friendly service. We are a small business but are always made to feel just as important as their bigger clients!

Their support, advice and quick response is invaluable. I would have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending them."

Margaux was born out of the founders' passion for food and wine. With a focus on freshly sourced ingredients and carefully selected wine, the menu highlights European classics in a stylish urban setting. With excellent reviews and a burgeoning clientele this restaurant goes from strength to strength.

Brebners have consistently provided us with truly valuable advice and support in respect of our South Kensington restaurant start-up margaux. Raef and his team walked us hand in hand throughout the company set-up phases (including advice on our EIS scheme participation) and have since then assisted us with a 360-degree service spanning across all accounting and taxation areas, from weekly book-keeping to VAT filings, from the preparation of monthly management reports to payrolls. Brebners have been to date an invaluable partner to us and our business and we would definitely recommend using Brebners to any start-up that is looking for a ‘one-stop’ accounting firm able to provide unique support and intelligence throughout all areas and kick-off a business on the right foot.

Mal has looked after my finances for over ten years and has been consistently excellent. Her expertise has been brought to bear through her meticulous attention to detail and forward looking management of my affairs. This, coupled with her accessible and kindly advice, has ensured that I have had the best possible financial management.

All of this has meant that I have been able to concentrate on my career without getting bogged down with concerns over the management of my money.

It goes without saying that I am delighted to have been guided and looked after with such intelligence, cheerfulness and style!