Brown & Co

Accountant · FY5 4JZ, 5A Marsh Mill Village, Fleetwood Road North, Thornton-Cleveleys, England

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About us

A firm of Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers. Based in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, we are passionate about businesses and are committed to helping yours succeed at every stage of its development and growth.

We get your business set up and running smoothly on Xero with training and support tailored to your needs. You'll receive personal attention and prompt responses to your phone calls and emails. We collaborate, educate and build an ongoing relationship with you. We have over 20 years experience in the accountancy profession (including Big 4 experience) with focus on maximising tax relief for individuals and businesses.

Meet the team

Brown & Co advisors: 10 - Xero certifications: 7

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

Chris Brown

Managing Diretor

Xero advisor certified

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

Has knowledge and experience of setting up payroll efficiently and ensuring a smooth payroll process.
Trade & construction

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for trade and construction businesses.
Retail & ecommerce

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for retail and ecommerce businesses.
Professional services

Has training and expertise in advising on apps for professional services firms.
1 year Xerocon attendance

I am a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years experience in practice, including ex-Big 4. I am a tax specialist for owner managed businesses and large corporate groups.

Brown & Co: Bank experience

Clients of Brown & Co connect to a range of banks via Xero. Brown & Co 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)
Bank of Scotland Business
Barclaycard Business
Barclays Business (UK)
Barclays Personal (UK)
Capital on Tap
HSBC Business (UK)
HSBC Kinetic
HSBC Personal (UK)
Lloyds Business (UK)
Metro Bank (UK)
Monzo Business
NatWest
PayPal
Pleo
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
Santander (UK)
Starling Bank
Stripe
TSB (UK)
Telleroo
The Co-operative Bank (UK)
Virgin Money (UK)
Wise Business

Brown & Co: Industry experience

Brown & Co 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

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Industries Served

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

Brown & Co : App experience

Brown & Co serves clients who use 17 different apps that connect and integrate with Xero.

Connected apps

Find us

Brown & Co has offices in 2 locations

Thornton-Cleveleys: FY5 4JZ, 5A Marsh Mill Village, Fleetwood Road North, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4JZ, England; +44 01253 871111

Kendal: LA9 7RL, Libra House, Murley Moss Business Park, Kendal, LA9 7RL, England; +44 01539721548

New to Xero? Brown & Co can help

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

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

1 Year 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 2013

Please note, Xero doesn't guarantee the service of any one advisor

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.

Brown & Co

Xero Migration

Platinum champion partner

Partner since 2013

Xero payroll certified

Xero advisor certified