Business Details
Trusted Accountants in Brentwood
M J Bushell is a professional accounting firm with a strong heritage rooted in City expertise. Our partners bring decades of experience in delivering tailored financial solutions, prioritising client needs over product sales. We combine the capability to handle complex national and international matters with a personal approach that remembers each client's unique goals. Our services extend beyond traditional accounting through strategic partnerships with trusted corporate financiers and advisors, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support without conflicts of interest.With a focus on transparency and long-term relationships, we serve businesses from start-ups to multinational corporations, offering audit, tax planning, compliance, and business succession services. Our team's deep understanding of evolving regulations, including IR35 and VAT reverse charge provisions, positions us to provide forward-thinking advice. We maintain a balance between professional rigour and approachable service delivery, ensuring clients benefit from both technical excellence and genuine personal engagement.
Services
Audit
Tax Planning
Business Compliance
Payroll Services
Cloud Accounting
Corporate Finance
International Services
CIS Compliance
Business Succession
Acquisitions Mergers
Highlights and features
- We offer City-trained expertise with personalised service delivery
- Our team maintains deep knowledge of evolving tax regulations and compliance requirements
- We provide strategic business succession planning with long-term client focus
- Our audit services combine technical precision with practical business insights
- We maintain transparent advisory relationships without product sales conflicts
What people say
Excellent advice
Greater profitability
Best practices instilled
Fantastic friendly service
Expert assistance appreciated
Services
Business Tax Planning
Our tax planning services help businesses optimise their tax positions while maintaining HMRC compliance. We specialise in corporate tax structures, profit extraction strategies, and industry-specific tax reliefs. Our team provides ongoing support with corporation tax returns, self-assessment filings, and strategic tax mitigation plans tailored to each client's commercial objectives.
Audit Services
We conduct comprehensive audits to verify financial accuracy and regulatory compliance. Our approach combines detailed statutory requirements with business improvement insights. Services include statutory audits, internal control assessments, and benchmarking against industry standards to enhance financial processes and reporting integrity.
Business Succession
Our succession planning addresses leadership transitions and business disposal strategies. We help owners develop exit plans, value businesses accurately, and implement tax-efficient transfer structures. The service includes strategic guidance for management buyouts, intergenerational transfers, and third-party sales while maintaining operational continuity.
Acquisitions Mergers
We support businesses through acquisition, merger, and disposal processes. Our services cover deal structuring, due diligence, tax-efficient arrangements, and post-transaction integration. We assist with target identification, financial modelling, and negotiations to ensure transactions align with strategic objectives while minimising tax liabilities.
Cloud Accounting
Our cloud accounting solutions modernise financial management through real-time data access and automated processes. We implement secure cloud platforms for bookkeeping, payroll, and financial reporting. This service includes system integration, data migration, and ongoing support to improve financial visibility and operational efficiency for businesses of all sizes.
People
Dan Sayers
Director
FCCA and ACA qualified accountant with extensive experience in business advisory and audit services. Specialises in corporate finance and compliance matters for mid-sized enterprises.
Ian Warwick
Director
FCCA and ACA accredited professional focusing on tax planning and business succession strategies. Provides expert guidance to owner-managed businesses and professional practices.
Kevin Fisher
Director
CTA qualified tax specialist with expertise in corporate tax compliance and international tax planning. Advises businesses on cross-border transactions and tax-efficient structures.
Matt Warwick
Director
BA (Hons) graduate with ATT and CTA qualifications. Specialises in personal tax planning, property taxation, and compliance services for high-net-worth individuals.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for businesses?
We provide audit, tax planning, compliance, payroll, cloud accounting, and corporate finance services tailored to businesses of all sizes.
How do you support business succession planning?
We help owners develop exit strategies, conduct business valuations, and implement tax-efficient transfer structures while ensuring operational continuity.
Can you assist with IR35 compliance?
Yes, we provide comprehensive IR35 support including status assessments, payroll adjustments, and tax-efficient planning for contractors and businesses.
Do you offer international accounting services?
We support international businesses with UK market entry, cross-border tax planning, and compliance with UK accounting standards.
What cloud accounting solutions do you implement?
We deploy cloud-based accounting systems for real-time financial management, including bookkeeping, payroll integration, and automated reporting.
How do you handle VAT reverse charge requirements?
We provide specialist guidance on VAT reverse charge compliance, including system implementation and cashflow management strategies for construction sector businesses.
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Reviews (5)
Bhavesh Amin
Dec 27, 2019
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MJ Bushell are 2020 Capital's group of companies accountants. We couldn't recommend them enough. As a team they are exceptionally helpful/knowledgeable/straight-talking and take a very commercial approach and experts in all accounting and tax matters. Thank you Kevin and Andrea for your highly professional tax advice.
Matt Johnson
Dec 07, 2018
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As MD of Quro Financial Solutions Ltd, I have worked with MJ Bushell for over 10 years on numerous joint clients and have always found them very helpful & knowledgeable adding tax expertise & planning to client financial planning. They are also my Company Accountants & I find their service & communication to be excellent.
Rebekah Meekcoms
Nov 28, 2018
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Since taking over our accounts MJ Bushell have revolutionised our business, instructing a smooth transition from Sage to Xero. Dan Sayers is always on hand to answer any questions we might have and delivers an exceptional, professional service.
Nick Hine
Nov 08, 2018
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M J Bushell are down-to-earth, straight-talking accountants. I have always admired the way they are able to balance professionalism and personality particularly as a fantastic sense of humour is a rare find in an accountant, he said. I would gladly recommend them to anybody looking for a fantastic, professional and friendly service.
Komlam Zewu
Aug 13, 2018
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I can highly recommend M J Bushell. Matt was very helpful and got us the best outcome we could of expected. Thank you, you helped us through what was a very stressful time and do so in a very professional way.
