Client Testimonials

Please see below for a selection of testimonials

British Film Institute

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.

Andrew DW Owen Group Chief Accountant
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  • Formation: 1933
  • Business description: A charitable organisation which promotes and preserves film-making and television in the UK
  • Website: www.bfi.org.uk

Lookout Point

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.

Colin Hopkins Financial Controller
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  • Incorporated: 2009
  • Business description: One of the UK’s leading producers, known for creating distinctive, ambitious scripted television with global impact
  • Website: www.lookoutpoint.tv

Ordovas Art

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.

Pilar Ordovas Director
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  • Incorporated: 2011
  • Business description: A private gallery dealing in the best of 20th century and contemporary art with a museum-quality exhibition programme.
  • Website: www.ordovasart.com

Simpson Mahoney Parrock Limited

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.

Chris Carter CEO
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  • Incorporated: 1987
  • Business description: Digital Commerce agency which helps brands win customers across digital touchpoints and marketplaces
  • Websites: wearesmp.com and wearemelody.com

Honest Toil Limited

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.

Tom Woodgate Director
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Bloom Design Limited

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’.

Jemma Golby Business Operations Director
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33Seconds Limited

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.

Alice Regester Director and Shareholder
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  • Incorporated: 2010
  • Business description: Social Media Marketing & PR Agency
  • Website: http://33seconds.co/

Berkeley Futures Limited

Berkeley Futures Ltd has been a client of Brebners for the last 30 years. During this time their support and advice has been invaluable in helping with the growth of the company. We have come to trust and respect this firm so much that we have introduced some of our closest friends and business associates to Brebners as clients.

From managing partner to audit clerk they always provide a very professional service. With many thanks to all of you and with best wishes from the team at Berkeley Futures.

Andrew Woodward and Chris Thompson Directors
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Optimum Group Services PLC

We have been supported by Brebners for the last decade and have always found them to be very responsive to our needs. The staff at Brebners have always been very professional and have provided us with expert advice on several key financial areas through a period of considerable growth for our company.

John Crehan CEO
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Q-Solution

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.

Kevin Hoskins Managing Director
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  • Incorporated: 12 August 2003
  • Business description: We offer unique, responsive, cloud based testing solutions to the UK Public Sector. We are fully accredited and have built our reputation on our scalable, robust and flexible testing solutions.

Regester Larkin Limited

Brebners is always reliable, responsive and helpful. We greatly value both the senior-level business advice and the general support which is always there when we need it and of a high standard.

Andrew Griffin CEO
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  • Incorporated: 1993
  • Business description: International Consultancy

Mediatique Limited

Brebners have worked with us for more than 10 years, in which time they have provided diligent and timely advice on all aspects of our financial affairs. We would have no hesitation in recommending Brebners for their experience and highly professional service.

Paul Fleming Director
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Orbital Sound Limited

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

Chris Headlam Director
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Confluence Partnerships Limited

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.

Rob Fitzpatrick Director
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The Empire Design Company Limited

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

Stephen Burdge Director
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Industrial Investors Capital Management Limited

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.

Joel McDonald Managing Director

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  • Incorporated: 2006
  • Business description: Services firm

Satusfaction Post Production Limited

"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."

Satu Lawrence Director
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Margaux Limited

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.

Margaux Bar
Syvlia Kontek Director and Shareholder
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  • Incorporated: 2012
  • Business description: A Modern European Restaurant - 150/152 Old Brompton Road
  • Website: http://barmargaux.co.uk/

Get Socialite Limited

We approached Brebners because we needed an accountancy firm that could provide us with a wide range of advice and support. Mark Sherlock and his team have been an absolute pleasure to work with, they have helped us through many key stages over the past couple of years. In addition to VAT-filings, annual accounts, payroll and tax , they have provided highly specialised advice. During our two fund raising rounds they helped us with SEIS scheme participation, EMI share options and other share redistribution advice. After we were awarded with a Government innovation grant Brebners have guided us through the impact on other areas of the business, such as our ability to claim R&D tax credits.

I highly recommend Brebners to any startup looking for incredibly competent firm with a broad range of support and advice.

William Drewett Founder
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Hamish Clark

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!

Hamish Clark Actor & Voiceover Artist
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  • Business description: Voice-Over Artist

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