Building professional relationships since 1933
The flexibility and scope of our capability means that we have a wide spectrum of clients, ranging from individuals, through small companies and charities, to large international companies spread throughout the UK and beyond.
We pride ourselves as much on our personal approach as on our wide range of services. Only by building a professional relationship based on close understanding can we hope to provide a service specifically focused on client needs. Our objective is to help clients define and achieve their goals.
From accountancy through audit, consultation & taxation, see our full range of services
Accountancy
The preparation of financial accounts for companies, partnerships, sole traders and other organisations.
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Audit & Assurance
Full statutory audits as required by Companies Act, Charities Act and Industrial and Provident Society legislation.
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Consultancy
A wide range of consultancy services including Budgets and Cashflow Forecasts, Business Plans & Due Diligence.
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Bookkeeping & Payroll
We provide outsourcing solutions in three primary areas; Book-keeping, Payroll & Company Secretarial.
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Taxation – Personal
We can prepare self assessment tax returns speedily giving clients as much notice as possible of taxation liabilities.
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Taxation – Business
Our taxation department provides a full range of corporate taxation services & specific taxation advice.
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Partners
Put faces to our names and meet the Berringers expert team.
Paul Allan
MANAGING PARTNER
Paul Allan
Paul joined the firm in 2002 after qualifying at a firm in Canterbury. He became a partner in 2005.
His particular areas of specialism within the firm are business consultancy and planning, accounting and auditing. He is a member of the Institute’s Audit & Assurance and Tax faculties.
Paul is married with three children and outside of work tries to play golf, run marathons and manage his son’s football team.
Ricky Hutson
PARTNER
Ricky Hutson
Ricky joined the firm in 2004 and qualified in 2008. He has been managing the Audit Department since 2012, and in 2017 became a Partner in the firm.
His main activity within the firm is auditing and accountancy, specialising in reporting for medium and large entities and groups. He also works with charities, small companies and partnerships. In addition to statutory reporting and auditing Ricky has a particular interest, and experience, in implementing and reviewing systems and providing information for management purposes. Ricky is also involved with recruiting and training new staff members.
Ricky is married and enjoys spending time with his family, travelling and the occasional box set on Netflix when the kids are asleep!
Daniel Self
TAX PARTNER
Daniel Self
Dan joined the firm in 2006 when he was just 16. He went on to complete his exams and became fully qualified as a Chartered Tax Adviser in 2014. He then became tax manager and swiftly onto tax associate in 2017 and in 2019 he became Tax Partner.
Having grown up in all areas of tax, Dan has a wide knowledge of all aspects in relation to tax and is always available to answer all queries however small or large. His main activity in the firm is tax planning and advice for all types of client along with everyday compliance issues. Dan believes that completing work promptly and efficiently is key to a great business relationship.
In his spare time, Dan is a keen follower of Arsenal, although that is more stressful than work! He regularly goes to the gym and keeps active trying to play football.
Katherine Hutson
PARTNER
Katherine Hutson
Katherine joined the firm in 2005, after completing her degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She qualified in 2009 and completed her training at the firm before leaving to take up a senior position working in industry. Katherine re-joined Berringers in 2021 as Audit Manager, bringing her unique experience and expertise, before taking up position of partner in 2022.
Her day to day role incorporates looking after a diverse range of clients, including medium and large entities, as well as charities, partnerships and owner-managed businesses. Having also worked at HMRC prior to joining the firm, Katherine has experience of dealing with the Revenue, and advises clients on taxation matters. She uses her experience and expertise to provide the highest possible standard of service to all clients.
Katherine is married and when she is not running around after her two young children, she enjoys travelling, socialising with family and friends and the occasional trip to the gym!
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