Business Details
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Shenfield, Essex
Berkeley Townsend is a well-established Chartered Accountancy practice based in Shenfield, near Brentwood, Essex. Our professional team combines accounting expertise with an in-house legal department and modern technological capabilities to serve individual and corporate clients across Essex and beyond. We prioritise collaboration, ensuring a deep understanding of each client's objectives to deliver tailored, efficient, and expert financial advice.With a commitment to continuous improvement, our team regularly undertakes professional training to maintain the highest standards of service. We offer a free initial consultation to ensure our approach aligns with your specific needs, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and practical solutions.
Services
Business Advisory
Accounting Services
Personal Tax
Corporate Taxation
Company Secretarial
Audit & Assurance
Highlights and features
- We offer a free initial consultation to understand your specific needs.
- Our team includes specialists with decades of experience in accounting and tax law.
- Tailored services combining accounting, legal, and technological expertise.
- Proven track record serving clients across Essex and beyond.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and regulatory compliance.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)
What people say
Efficient, expert, straightforward
Cheerfully equal treatment
Understand business requirements
Timely solutions
Professional yet friendly
Services
Accounting Services
We provide comprehensive accounting services including bookkeeping, management accounts, and statutory reporting. Our tailored systems ensure compliance while optimising business performance. By analysing key financial ratios, we help clients make informed decisions to drive growth and profitability.
Business Advisory
Our advisory services focus on business structuring, tax efficiency, and regulatory compliance. We assist with company formation, corporate tax planning, and succession strategies, ensuring clients navigate complex regulations while maximising financial opportunities through proactive, jargon-free advice.
Personal Tax
We handle individual tax affairs with precision, covering self-assessment, inheritance tax planning, and capital gains tax mitigation. Our approach ensures compliance while identifying legitimate savings opportunities, supported by ongoing advice to adapt to changing personal circumstances.
Corporate Taxation
Specialising in UK corporate tax complexities, we advise on reliefs, allowances, and cross-border structuring. Our services include optimising tax positions for multi-jurisdictional operations, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations while minimising liabilities through strategic planning.
Audit & Assurance
We conduct statutory audits and assurance engagements for businesses of all sizes, ensuring adherence to reporting standards. Our process identifies risks and opportunities, delivering actionable insights to improve governance and financial transparency while meeting regulatory deadlines.
People
David Aquino
Chartered Accountant
Fellow of ICAEW with extensive experience in audit and tax advisory. Specialises in handling multinational clients and HMRC investigations, offering strategic financial guidance to businesses of all sizes.
Lee Ogden
Partner
Over 15 years' partnership experience advising service-sector businesses. Expertise spans small family firms to multi-million-pound enterprises, focusing on commercial strategy and regulatory compliance within dynamic markets.
Elizabeth Middleditch
Accounting Manager
Specialist in management systems and self-assessment taxation. Prioritises client understanding to deliver targeted advice, with a focus on practical solutions for business growth and personal financial planning.
Tracey Aquino
Legal Advisor
Qualified barrister providing legal expertise on contracts and compliance. Drafts agreements and coordinates freelance legal consultants, ensuring clients receive multidisciplinary support for complex business needs.
Louise Daws
Practice Administrator
Ensures efficient client service delivery through streamlined administrative processes. Combines organisational expertise with a focus on minimising time wastage, supporting seamless operations across all client engagements.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide full accounting services including bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT returns, payroll, and statutory financial reporting tailored to business needs.
How do you differ from other accountants?
We combine chartered accounting expertise with in-house legal support and customised systems, prioritising deep client collaboration and practical, jargon-free advice.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide a free initial consultation to discuss your requirements and demonstrate how our tailored approach meets your specific needs.
Which areas do you serve?
Primarily based in Shenfield, Essex, we serve clients across Colchester, Chelmsford, Southend, and surrounding regions.
Can you assist with corporate tax planning?
Yes, we specialise in UK corporate tax complexities, including reliefs, cross-border structuring, and compliance strategies for businesses of all sizes.
How do you handle payroll services?
Our dedicated team ensures payroll compliance, accurate payments, and efficient administration, supported by web-based systems for remote workforce management.
