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Wellsbourne Ltd
Yisroel Kohn, Director
We appreciate the time and effort you took to engage with the VAT officer and HMRC solicitors office after the ADR with additional evidence and technical arguments regarding the issues and are really happy that HMRC have now withdrawn from the appeal so we will have the assessments cancelled in full.
So thank you again for all of your work on this to get us this result that we look forward to working with you on future projects.
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Kalinga Holdings Ltd
Neal Patel, Director
I wanted to thank you again for the work you did on our appeal against the VAT assessment issued by HMRC.
It was an amazing result that HMRC withdrew from the VAT tribunal hearing 15 minutes before it was meant to start and conceded the case.
I appreciate the work you did in drafting the detailed and comprehensive skeleton argument and the case you were going to present with the evidence in the tribunal bundle.
Thank you again for a great result.
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Chinuch UK
Aharon Pinczewski, Chief Executive
We wanted to thank you for all your assistance and help on a pro bono basis that you have given to us and our member schools re the new complex VAT and school fee rules.
We really appreciate the many hours of time you have given us and especially to co-chair the meetings with our schools in Manchester, Gateshead and London to explain to them the new detailed rules for them to consider.
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Jade Road Investment Ltd
John Croft, Executive Chairman
“CFPro, a part of BKL, provide excellent support. I trust them to deliver a high standard of technical accounting under tight reporting timelines. I would highly recommend them.”
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Braccans Ltd
Yisroel Kohn, Director
We received an assessment for VAT that we had reclaimed on our returns but for various reasons, HMRC felt we had wrongly claimed and assessed for it back.
We appreciate the time and effort you took to engage with the HMRC and are really happy that HMRC have now withdrawn from the appeal so we will have the assessments cancelled in full.
This is the second case of ours where you represented us and HMRC withdrew the assessment following our appeal to the VAT tribunal.
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Precision
Jack Silver, Director
With BKL’s vast knowledge on VAT, patience and attention to detail, they guided us every step of the way by always being available when we needed advice on how to proceed with a VAT enquiry.
The enquiry finally came to a very successful close by the VAT officer’s decision being overturned completely, without having to end up in Tribunal.
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Marston Properties
Property developers & investors
“Marston Properties have been working with BKL since 2002. BKL have supported our business and advised us in many areas as we have grown. They are always extremely helpful.
I have found their tax consultants to be experts in their field and commercially minded. BKL have a true understanding of our business and considerable experience supporting businesses in the property industry. I would highly recommend them”
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Wentworth
“With CFPro’s help, we outsourced a huge amount of record keeping and statutory compliance, freeing up time to focus on strategy and driving our business forward.”
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Formal Investments
“CFPro’s insights and financial appraisal skills have been invaluable. They are fast, flexible and sensibly priced.”
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Cognism
“With CFPro’s support, the Board’s confidence in our finance function was bolstered, and the business had the financial platform to grow with confidence.”
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December 19
Dave Barnett, Co-Founder
“We have found the perfect accounting partner. BKL are not only great at what we pay them to do, they are great to do business with. We’re delighted to be working with a fellow B Corp and they are living up to the promise of doing business for the greater good.”
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railsr
Stuart Dabb, VP of Finance
“We have been really impressed with the agile, quick and knowledgeable BKL team. They have been doing really well working on a difficult audit professionally, efficiently and completely as possible.
They have taken the challenges in their stride and worked collaboratively to solve them.”
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Sequoia Capital
Doug Garistina, CEO
“It speaks volumes that we have been working with BKL for over 20 years. They have grown with us and remained innovative throughout, staying current with the ever evolving taxation landscape.”
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PillarFour Capital
Paul Colucci - Managing Partner
“We are a Canada based private equity firm, specialising in private, small and mid-cap energy companies. As professional advisers, we know how important it is to treat clients with honesty and integrity: exactly what we get from BKL.”
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Eleven Therapeutics
Roei Pinhas, Director of Finance
“We greatly appreciate the payroll services provided by BKL. Their expertise and efficiency have exceeded our expectations. Their dedicated team ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, making our experience seamless.
BKL supports us with a variety of payroll services including some complex salary sacrifice payroll schemes. Their comprehensive solution has alleviated pressure and allowed our team to focus on core activities and their personalized support resolves issues promptly.”
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Paragon Software Systems
William Salter, managing director and Graham Cooper, FD, of Paragon Software Systems, sold to Aptean
“BKL have played a leading role in the life of our business, from helping to set up Paragon in 1991 to helping us sell it in 2020. In this we knew we could rely on their support, including the challenges of tight deadlines and other parties in different time zones. Working closely with BKL’s people, and building such a successful relationship, has been a pleasure.”
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e-docs UK
Colin Baterip, founder of e-docs UK, sold to Azets
“BKL’s team have supported e-docs UK since I set up the business in 1988. They provided invaluable advice over the years so when I decided to sell the company I knew BKL would not let me down.
Of all the professionals involved with the sale, the team at BKL provided the best service, unchallenged advice, and guidance through the due diligence process that went above the call of duty. There was not a single aspect of the sale process and associated documentation that their comments and advice did not add value to.
I would certainly recommend BKL to anyone buying or selling a business. They have proven to be the most diligent and trustworthy of advisors and I shall always be grateful to them for that.”
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Momentous Relocation
Paul Evans, owner of Momentous Relocation, which acquired Abels Moving Services and Gerson Relocation
“I am extremely grateful to Daniel Shear and the team at BKL for all their help in advising us throughout the transaction. I have a long-standing relationship with BKL and I would certainly engage the services of Daniel and his team on any future corporate transaction.”
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Supremia
Sedat Kahya of Supremia, sold to Gemaco Group
“BKL acted with true professionalism throughout the process and helped the shareholders of Supremia achieve their targets, based on sound commercial advice. It was a pleasure working with BKL and we would like to thank the team for their invaluable assistance.”
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WACL
Jane McNeill
“I cannot recommend BKL highly enough. They have been a highly responsive and supportive professional partner to WACL. They are a trusted adviser to us – always answering queries promptly and advising us of any issues we need to be aware of. Their work is timely, accurate and competitively priced. We really do value them greatly.”
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Eton Shirts
Henrik Henriksson - Chief Financial Officer
“We are very satisfied with BKL’s high level of competencies within auditing/accounting services. their excellent service mindset and perhaps most important, always solution oriented. It’s a privilege to have BKL in our corner supporting us so we can continue to do what we do best deliver high quality shirts to our amazing UK based customers.”
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Hanover Green
David Cuthbert
“BKL have acted for Hanover Green since our formation in September 2009. They assisted with the initial setup of the firm and have done our corporate work ever since. The principals also use them for their personal tax affairs.
We like working with firms that offer a personal partner-led service similar to our own and BKL fit this remit perfectly.
They offer practical and well-structured advice and have the patience to explain complicated financial matters in a way that everyone can understand.
They are quick to respond to requests for assistance and I am happy to recommend their services to others.”
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Marston Properties
John Clark - Managing Director
“One of our biggest risks is making sure that our retained portfolio and development pipeline addresses the increasing effects of climate change and adapts for the long term.
Having heard Myfanwy Neville of BKL speak so knowledgeably and passionately at a sustainability conference, I invited her to talk to our team at Marston Properties. Myfanwy’s presentation aptly titled; ‘Who Cares, Wins. ESG in the Real World’ was extremely well received and has been very thought provoking. It concentrates on the G (Governance) in ESG, which is less well known, and sets out a persuasive case to increase our sustainable activities. BKL’s first-hand experience attaining B Corp certification is very motivating and compelling. So much so that we are looking at how we could achieve this too.
I would urge you to invite Myfanwy to deliver her talk to you and your team on this extremely important subject.”
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SeaTec International
Scott Woodison - Vice President of Operations
“We are a US company and were introduced to BKL in 2017 when establishing our UK subsidiary. BKL brought a wealth of knowledge on doing business in the UK and accounting and tax implications with our US parent company.
We have worked seamlessly with David and Lucy Needleman in performing the statutory annual audit and preparation and filing of annual tax returns. Additionally, the firm processes monthly payroll, prepares and files quarterly VAT returns, and assists with regulatory filings with Companies House. All of this has been conducted remotely with our US accounting team with no issues.
Each person we have interacted with at BKL has been knowledgeable, personable, and great to work with. I would highly recommend David and everyone at BKL based on our experience.”
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Eleven Therapeutics
Shaul Ilan - Co-Founder and COO
“Whatever service at BKL have provided – be it accounting & tax compliance, bookkeeping, VAT or payroll; guidance on structuring, employee share options and R&D tax credits – they have been highly professional, engaged and responsive, not just as individual experts but as one cohesive team.
Their specific expertise is matched by their personal, supportive approach. From the start, they have been real partners in our business.
We have been highly impressed with the entire team which forms a full solution in the financials and more. We feel fortunate to have BKL as our partners and can highly recommend BKL to other firms who are looking to set up operations in the UK.”
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Atlantic Trading London
Andrew Ndoca - Director
“I have been working with BKL since 1999. More than simply being my accountants, they have worked to build a relationship with the strength and qualities of a partnership.
The team at BKL have engaged with my personal and company needs in ways that are dependable, reassuring and, most importantly, innovative. BKL have always added value to my personal and business ambitions. I recommend them highly.”
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Makor Group
Efraim Wolpert - CFO/COO
“BKL are responsive, knowledgeable and innovative. The team combine technical expertise with a personal service: we regularly speak and meet up to discuss issues. Across all the services they provide, including audit, tax and VAT consultancy, they are reliable and efficient in meeting the complex needs of our international group, including adhering to our tight reporting deadlines.
In compliance and advisory services alike, BKL have played a major part in Makor’s success. We look forward to that continuing and we highly recommend BKL to other businesses.”
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Market Securities
Chris Bartlett - CFO
“I have always been impressed with their professionalism, approachability and technical expertise.
With every engagement it has always been about working together to ensure that the process has been as efficient as possible and to the highest standards.”
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AccessibALL
“BKL have been extremely supportive in helping us to overcome challenges in accounting and work towards good governance and financial reporting. This in turn helps us to plan more effectively and focus on achieving our organisation’s objectives.”
– Joanna Deagle, Managing Director
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Probate
“Ours was quite a complicated probate as a trust was involved in addition to other factors.
BKL were extremely kind and patient in liaising with me during the initial consultative stages. This was very much appreciated and gave the family much reassurance that we were in good hands.
The team’s kindness and professionalism continued throughout. We felt they were a great team, always sensitive to our situation, helpful, kind and on hand to clarify matters when necessary.
The process was managed efficiently and in good time, taking just over a year and this was also appreciated.
We would have no hesitation in recommending BKL.”
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Lumin Group
John Cusins - Managing Director
“Lumin Group started working with the VAT specialists within BKL during 2020. We were sufficiently impressed that we asked BKL to quote on our full audit as we were planning a change owing to the growing complexity of the group. Without exception we have found the quality of individuals and their advice to be excellent and delivered in a succinct and straightforward way.
The first-year audit covered a period of substantial change in Lumin and was completed successfully within a challenging timeframe.”
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nChain
Simon Wood - Finance Manager
“Gary Silver and the BKL payroll team have been an invaluable partner during our transition to their service. We have been able to improve our processes and address challenges with their help. They are a dedicated team, always available, and have been professional from onboarding through to monthly business as usual. We couldn’t be happier with the switch we made to BKL.”
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Mackin Construction
Michael & John Mackin
“BKL have always been willing and able to assist our business in any way we require. They are very precise but flexible to offer as much or as little involvement as we required to achieve our desired outcome.
As the circumstances have dictated, BKL have shown us they have individual specialisms and expertise in every area of accountancy for when that extra bit of detail is required, including a robust VAT analysis, a top-down systems review, and assisting with strategic direction. We feel much stronger and well-equipped for growth with BKL on board.”
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Price Markets
“We have worked with BKL for several years. They have always been there to guide Price Markets in any challenge we have faced, both when we started up and as we have matured.
BKL’s highly knowledgeable team have gone to great lengths to understand not just our business but our aspirations too. Their dedication and expert advice have been key to Price Markets’ success in a highly competitive industry.”
– Alexander Talei (CEO & Director)
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Exagen
Jeremy Littman - Founder & CEO
“Because of BKL’s trusted relationship with Exagen, supporting us through many phases of our growth, we knew they were the right people to support us in our groundbreaking deal with Octopus. As always, the team proved invaluable in their reliability, directness and expertise. We’re grateful to BKL and are pleased that they will continue to support us on our mission to build smarter, flexible renewable generation projects across the grid, enabling communities access to cleaner, cheaper energy.”
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Avalon Capital
Morgan J Knight (Group Financial Controller)
“BKL have been a very competent and effective payroll service provider for our group of companies which has multiple entities and employees within them to manage. The staff we engage with are always professional and helpful not to mention courteous so I can highly recommend their services to any company that may need their payroll expertise.”
