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Beansprout Consultancy Ltd
From the outset, our ambition at Beansprout has been to ensure that financial information works for you rather than against you. Many of the business owners we assist began with determination, imagination, funding or a commitment to their community, yet discovered that unclear finances hindered progress. Drawing on that understanding, Helen and Kevin founded Beansprout to provide an accountancy service rooted in clarity and cooperation. Together with our supportive and experienced team, we guide clients through both the early stages of trading and periods of expansion, always with the objective of creating a robust and sustainable financial foundation.

Our approach extends into mentoring and coaching, equipping you to face growth challenges, interpret your figures with confidence and plan effectively for the future. Because conventional financial services do not resonate with everyone, we proudly advocate for neurodiversity and adapt our communication and systems to individual needs, inspired by Kevins own experience. We believe in straightforward language, thoughtful support and forward-looking strategies that place you firmly in control. Curiosity encourages us to question and refine; adaptability keeps us responsive; family values shape our supportive culture; and community engagement reflects our commitment to positive impact. At Beansprout, we strive to educate and empower, becoming more than accountants and standing beside you as reliable partners.
Details
  • Licensed
Highlights and features
  • Efficient, accurate bookkeeping with clear financial insight
  • Proactive tax planning and full compliance support
  • Strategic forecasting and cash flow guidance
  • Tailored financial plans aligned with your goals
  • Clear advice without jargon or complexity
  • Supportive, forward-thinking partners in your growth
Payment methods
  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards
  • Bank transfers
Services
Financial management extends beyond accurate bookkeeping to encompass full regulatory compliance and timely reporting. Failure to meet statutory obligations can expose your business to penalties and unexpected financial strain. We take responsibility for tax returns, statutory accounts preparation, payroll administration, VAT submissions, and comprehensive reporting, ensuring your enterprise remains compliant, tax-efficient, and positioned for sustained financial stability.
Bookkeeping Service
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Free yourself from the pressures of day-to-day bookkeeping by entrusting the process to us. Our cloud-based system keeps your financial data accurate, current, and easy to access whenever required. Working with Xero or FreeAgent to suit your operations, we manage transaction entries, perform reconciliations, and produce monthly reports that enable informed financial decisions.
Accounts & Tax Returns
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We understand that financial reporting and tax requirements can feel demanding, which is why we provide clear and straightforward guidance. By helping you interpret your statutory accounts, we enable informed decision-making. Our method keeps your business compliant and carefully mitigates risk. At the same time, we ensure tax responsibilities are fulfilled efficiently and confidently.
VAT Services
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Accuracy and timeliness are at the core of how we manage your VAT returns. We carefully prepare each submission to help prevent errors and ensure compliance with regulations. Placing this responsibility in our hands removes the administrative strain from your workload. As a result, you gain both efficiency and confidence that your VAT commitments are properly met.
People
Helen Christopher
Helen Christopher
Founder, Chartered Accountant, COO/CFO
Helen Christopher FCA is a Chartered Accountant and experienced COO/CFO with over 30 years of expertise helping owner-managed businesses bring order to chaos, take control of their finances, and fuel their growth.

Known for her forensic attention to detail and supportive, nurturing approach, Helen is passionate about mentoring business owners, demystifying finance, problem-solving, and removing the fear that often comes with managing money. She builds better financial systems and reporting processes that help her clients thrive.

When she's not guiding SMEs to financial clarity, Helen enjoys travelling, running, and whipping up something delicious in the kitchen.
Kevin Abranches
Kevin Abranches
BA(Hons), Founder
Kevin Abranches has spent 25 years helping small businesses navigate their finances and build a clear path to long-term success. Passionate about truly understanding his clients and their goals, Kevin takes a big-picture approach. He works closely with business owners to develop smart, tailored financial plans that get them where they want to be.

A dyslexic thinker with a knack for creative (but always legal!) tax planning, Kevin uses big picture thinking to find innovative solutions that help clients save money, reduce stress, and thrive.

When hes not working his accounting magic, youll find him cycling long distances, perfecting his BBQ skills, or enjoying cheesy chips with his family.
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Beansprout | Your Business Expo Bedford 2025
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Reviews (10)
Wlc Lighting Ltd
Wlc Lighting Ltd
Oct 02, 2025
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Helen & Kevin delivered a great day of learning on the Profit Accelerator course. Would highly recommend. Regards, Peter
Lisa Dickinson
Lisa Dickinson
Sep 15, 2025
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Since changing accountants to Beansprout, I fee much more in control of our business finances. Beansprout highlighted from day 1 a few issues which we acted on and now we have a good understanding for the future. They are always on hand to answer any questions and give us quarterly feedback so we know how things are going.
Sophia Reid
Sophia Reid
Sep 11, 2025
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Personal, personable and professional accountants. Follow the requests for information and you will always be on time with your financial / accounting obligations. Brilliant people to work with. Thank you.
Karen Potter
Karen Potter
Sep 05, 2025
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I have been working with Beansprout for about 6 months now. I was always quite nervous about working with an accountant but Helen is very patient (answering my many questions really promptly and clearly and without judgement). I now feel much more confident about my finances and have a clearer picture of how I want to grow my business. I would definitely recommend them.
Dave Frost
Dave Frost
Feb 04, 2025
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Fantastic advice and service. I am a new business co-owner in need of support; Beansprout have been excellent, very patient and by my side at every stage helping me navigate my new commitments.
Judi Hewitt
Judi Hewitt
Dec 13, 2024
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If you are considering starting your own business, I found the advice given from Helen was refreshingly honest and incredibly helpful. It provided valuable insights into determining whether your business idea is viable and outlined the essential considerations before taking the plunge. I was asked many questions about my ideas and given excellent answers and food for thought, I would definitely recommend connecting with Beansprout, they are friendly and have a wealth of knowledge, also I would also recommend watching their webinar on starting a new business, they will help you with your accounts and strategies to grow your business, take a look at their website for more information.
Paula Hudson
Paula Hudson
Nov 27, 2024
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I attended the Vision to Action Strategy day last month ran by Beansprout and The Little Marketing Co. What a fantastic day! I came away, having met some great women business owners, with a clear action plan of what I need to do to get my business where I want it to be. I'd definitely recommend anyone to book on to future days for a fun, creative, yet focused session on how to move your business forward.
Eleni Fantis
Eleni Fantis
Sep 27, 2024
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I attended the Spring Expo at Wrest Park, and to my delight, won a Power Hour with Kevin Abranches of Beansprout.
The meeting with Kevin was arranged really quickly for the following week, and I have to say, turned out to be the catalyst I needed to pull my socks up (although I usually refer to this as putting on my big girl pants!) and really work on my business which I love and am passionate about - instead of just giving up. Kevin was exceedingly kind and understanding, but also honest about what I needed to do, avenues I should think about exploring, and reassuring in his advice that the situation was nowhere near as bad as I felt it was! Im not actually sure that I would have carried on if I hadnt had the Power Hour, and I certainly would then have mourned the loss of my company. The Power Hour, and Kevins encouragement gave me the confidence to really push myself out of my comfort zone and in the intervening months, Ive attended lots of networking events, proposed and agreed several collaboration partnerships, been a guest speaker on a podcast, had an article on one of my residential projects published, and taken part as an exhibitor at large events; all of which have contributed to new enquiries and a flurry of new clients being successfully secured.
Ive since met Kevin and also Helen at other events and their ongoing support and encouragement is just lovely; no pushy sales tactics, just a sense that they both really want you to succeed and are there if and when you need their expertise. I wholeheartedly recommend Beansprout to anyone who feels they could do with a fresh pair of eyes, some hand-holding, and sensible, practical advice they may have just the big girl/boy pants you need!
Claire Moncrieffe
Claire Moncrieffe
Sep 20, 2024
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I left the session feeling confident and empowered, thanks to Helens enthusiasm and deep knowledge of her subject. She breaks down complex concepts into easy to understand lessons, making the content both engaging and actionable. The clear roadmap she provided for achieving my financial objectives exceeded my expectations. Whether youre just starting out or refining your financial plan, this session is invaluable, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Lauren Troiano
Lauren Troiano
Jul 18, 2024
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I ran a vision board workshop as part of Helen's Vision To Action Day yesterday and it was so great to see Helen in action. She is an amazing businesswoman and runs an incredible business. Her clients all adore Beansprout so much and she provides amazing content and strategy knowledge for her them. She is SO passionate about helping others, especially small businesses. I highly recommend Beansprout!