- Comment on IR35 Announcement - 9 May 2012
Martin Hesketh, managing director of Brookson: “Today’s announcement from HMRC is a double edged-sword for the UK’s 1.6 million self-employed professionals. On the one hand, HMRC is obviously kee... Read more
- Businessman completes nine day trek of Sahara desert for charity
Warrington-based businessman, Andrew Fahey, has raised more than £3,600 for Kidney Research UK after trekking for nine days across the Sahara Desert. Andrew, 32, a business development director at... Read more
- Response to recent Sunday Times article, 'Clampdown on freelancer rules'
Martin Hesketh, managing director of Brookson Accountancy: It was encouraging to see the recent Sunday Times article (25th March)* on the fall-out from the budget and implications for personal... Read more
- Response to comments by Sir David Tweedie upon taking over at Institute of Chartered Accountant of Scotland (ICAS)
Martin Hesketh, managing director of Brookson Accountancy: Sir David Tweedie’s comments* about how accountants need to do more to assist small businesses were very interesting, especially his call... Read more
- Brookson's opening hours during the Easter period
Over the Easter period we have tried to make our Specialist Advisors as available as possible to you and your business needs. We have therefore decided to remain open on Saturday 7th April where... Read more
- Self-employed workforce hits back at Government after Ed Lester controversy
YouGov survey of more than 1,000 self-employed professionals reveals that they have little confidence in Chancellor’s ability to stimulate growth. Majority feel outdated accountancy services damage... Read more
- 2012 Budget and the Missing Millions
Chancellor heralds industries but makes no reference to UK’s 1.4 million self-employed professionals who drive them. Hidden danger of IR35 ‘sticking plaster’ in budget document. Statement that UK... Read more
- Brookson proud of new membership with the ICAEW
We are excited to announce that Brookson is now a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant’s in England & Wales (ICAEW) Practice Assurance Scheme. ICAEW is a highly respected professional... Read more
- Martin Hesketh, Managing Director of Brookson provides his predictions for this years' Budget Day
Martin Hesketh is managing director of Brookson, an accountancy firm providing services to over 9,000 contractors, freelancers and self-employed professionals in the UK. Here he gives his predictio... Read more
- Peter Metcalf joins Councillor Terry O’Neil for National Apprenticeship Week.
Warrington Collegiate had a new apprentice on Tuesday 7 th February, when Leader of the Council, Councillor Terry O’Neill visited Warrington Collegiate along with our very own HR director Peter... Read more
- Brookson Support National Apprenticeship Week
Since starting up its first apprenticeship scheme in October 2011, Brookson have employed five apprentices, four in accountancy and one in information services. They have come to us from Warrington... Read more
- Warrington Collegiate Apprenticeship Interview
On Tuesday 31st January, Warrington Collegiate came to visit Brookson and interviewed some of our apprentices and also HR Director Peter Metcalf, to see the video of Peter's interview please click... Read more
- Warrington accountancy firm receives accredited status from professional body
Warrington-based accountancy firm, Brookson, has received Affiliate Accredited Accountant status from the Professional Contractors Group (PCG), the not-for-profit professional body representing... Read more
- TVision Technology and Brookson in Dynamics NAV partnership
TVision Technology has provided Microsoft Dynamics NAV implementation expertise to specialist accountants, Brookson as part of the development of Brookson Connect, the first accountancy system to... Read more
- Helping our Contractors over the Christmas Season
Here at Brookson we know that just because it is Christmas, it doesn’t mean your business finances become any less important; therefore we have made sure that our Specialist Advisors are as availab... Read more
- Staff Christmas parties urged to continue despite the current economic climate
In the lead up to Christmas, bosses are being urged to continue with their annual Christmas parties this year, despite the current economic climate, with research suggesting that more than half of... Read more
- North West accountancy firm develops breakthrough technology for industry
Specialist accountancy firm, Brookson, is set to revolutionise how contractors and freelancers manage their business finances with the introduction of the UK’s first ever accountancy system... Read more
- Reactions from George Osborne’s Autumn Statement 2011
George Osborne today announced that the Government are committed to protecting the UK economy from the “debt storm” affecting Europe. Despite this, the Office for Budget Responsibility has... Read more
- National Freelancers Day 2011
With National Freelancers Day (NFD) entering into its third successful year, the day has become more than celebrating self-employed professionals, “it is about adding creditability to a crucial... Read more
- Lucky winner of fantastic iPad2 announced!
Over the past few months Brookson have held an exciting competition where you could be entered to win a brand new iPad2! All you had to do was complete a FREE Financial Health Check before 31 st... Read more