bennettbrooks

Accountant · St, George's Court, Winnington Avenue, Northwich, England

  • Making Tax Digital VAT Ready

    Specialist

    Making Tax Digital VAT Re…
  • Xero Migration

    Specialist

    Xero Migration
  • Platinum champion partner

    Partner status

    Platinum champion partner
  • Partner since 2014

    Experience

    Partner since 2014
  • Xero payroll certified

    Certification

    Xero payroll certified
  • Xero advisor certified

    Certification

    Xero advisor certified

About us

Our team of accountants, tax and business advisors covering London, Cheshire and North Wales are passionate about helping small businesses make the most of technology.

We know that you can feel inundated with technology “solutions” so our cloud accounting specialists will be with you every step of the way – from initial set-up and training to helping you use Xero and its time-saving add-on applications in the most efficient way possible. No matter what level of support you need, we will tailor our service to you and guarantee that our friendly expert team will be there to support you. Wherever you are, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like to know how Xero can work for your business.

Affiliations

  • Association of Accounting Technicians (UK)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
  • Chartered Institute of Taxation
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Meet the team

bennettbrooks advisors: 150 - Xero certifications: 48

To become certified, advisors complete learning modules on Xero’s key features and pass a practical exam.

Mike Snape

Head of Small Business Department

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
  • Trade & construction
    Has training and expertise in advising on apps for trade and construction businesses.
  • Professional services
    Has training and expertise in advising on apps for professional services firms.
  • Making Tax Digital VAT Ready
    Has training and expertise in helping UK businesses meet the HMRC requirements for Making Tax Digital for VAT.
  • Xero Migration
    Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.

Accountant with over 32 years experience. Working within a small team to provide friendly, face to face advice on accounting, tax and business issues. Extensive knowledge of CIS scheme and charities.

Claire Hills

Director

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
  • Retail & ecommerce
    Has training and expertise in advising on apps for retail and ecommerce businesses.
  • 3 years Xerocon attendance

Claire is an FCA with over 25 years’ experience as a Chartered Accountant working in small business advisory and forensic accounting. Cloud accounting enthusiast.

Ben Turner

Accounts Manager

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
  • 1 year Xerocon attendance

ACCA Chartered Certified Accountant.

Professional and Friendly. 10 years accounts and taxation experience.

Michelle Snape

Senior manager

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.
  • Making Tax Digital VAT Ready
    Has training and expertise in helping UK businesses meet the HMRC requirements for Making Tax Digital for VAT.
  • Xero Migration
    Has training and expertise in switching clients to Xero.
  • 1 year Xerocon attendance

Accountant with over 20 years experience. Working within a small team to provide friendly, face to face advice on accounting, tax and business issues.

Emma Dutton

Manager

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

With 15 years of experience in an Accounts practice, I can help with all aspects of Xero, including VAT Returns, CIS Returns, Bank reconciliations, and preparing Accounts to Trial Balance.

Gavin Cairns

Portfolio Manager

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  • Xero advisor certified
    Has a strong understanding and practical knowledge of how to use Xero with clients.

Accountant with over 35 years experience

bennettbrooks: Bank experience

Clients of bennettbrooks connect to a range of banks via Xero. bennettbrooks specialises in working with some of those banks; they can help with setting up bank feeds, and are knowledgeable about accessing bank loans and streamlining payments through Xero.

Bank connections


  • American Express (UK)
  • Barclaycard Business
  • Barclays Business (UK)
  • Barclays Corporate (UK)
  • Barclays Personal (UK)
  • Capital on Tap
  • Coutts (UK) - Business
  • HSBC Business (UK)
  • HSBC Corporate (UK) - HSBCnet
  • Halifax
  • Handelsbanken
  • Lloyds Business (UK)
  • Lloyds Personal (UK)
  • Metro Bank (UK)
  • Monzo Business
  • NatWest
  • PayPal
  • Pleo
  • Revolut
  • Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
  • Santander (UK)
  • Soldo
  • Starling Bank
  • Stripe
  • TSB (UK)
  • The Co-operative Bank (UK)
  • Tide
  • Virgin Money (UK)
  • Wise Business
  • WorldFirst

bennettbrooks: Industry experience

bennettbrooks works with businesses across a range of industries. They specialise in helping to choose apps that integrate with Xero to boost business performance for some of those industries.

Industry Specialist


  • Trade & construction

    Specialist

    Trade & construction
  • Retail & ecommerce

    Specialist

    Retail & ecommerce
  • Professional services

    Specialist

    Professional services

Industries Served


  • Accommodation and hospitality
  • Administration and support services
  • Agriculture
  • Arts and recreation
  • Construction and trades
  • E-commerce
  • Education
  • Finance and insurance
  • Healthcare and social services
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing, advertising and consulting
  • Media and communications
  • Not-for-profit
  • Professional services
  • Real estate and hiring services
  • Repairs and personal services
  • Retail
  • Transportation and storage
  • Utilities
  • Wholesale
  • Public administration

bennettbrooks : App experience

bennettbrooks serves clients who use 12 different apps that connect and integrate with Xero.


Find us

bennettbrooks has offices in 8 locations

Northwich

St, George's Court, Winnington Avenue, Northwich, CW8 4EE, England

+44 1606721300

Macclesfield

Maple Court, Davenport Street, Macclesfield, SK10 1JE, England

+44 1625616238

Llandudno

19 Trinity Square, Llandudno, LL30 2RD, Wales

+44 1492860055

London

50 Eastcastle Street, London, W1W 8EA, England

+44 2071477088

Chester

Foregate Street, 14 Grosvenor Court, Chester, England

+44 1244401010

Leek

Cross Street, Cherry Tree Court, Leek, ST13 6BL, England

+44 01538 399231

Stockport

34b Heaton Lane, Regent House, Stockport, SK4 1BS, England

+44 0161694 7075

Worsley

M28 2WN, 3-4 Wharfside, The Boatyard, Worsley, M28 2WN, England

+44 0161 794 1092

New to Xero? bennettbrooks can help

Xero is beautiful online accounting software for smaller businesses. bennettbrooks can help make your switch as smooth as possible.

Contact them to find out how they can help your business.

  • 3 Years Xerocon Attendance ?
    The firm shows a commitment to Xero and to professional development by having one or more of their people attend Xerocon, Xero’s annual global conference, for the number of years shown.
  • Partner since 2014
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We don’t review advisor listings and we don’t recommend or guarantee the service provided by any one advisor, so make sure you check them out yourself and get comfortable with them yourself.

Xero certification means that some or all team members have completed courses and been assessed by Xero as proficient in the use of the Xero application.

Xero specialisation means that some or all team members have completed several short learning modules to develop skills in that area.

Xero doesn’t assess any individual advisor’s or firm’s proficiency as an accountant, bookkeeper or financial advisor. And Xero certified advisors and advisors with industry or bank specialisations are not employees of Xero.