UHY Ross Brooke

UHY Ross Brooke is a firm of Chartered Accountants providing a comprehensive suite of audit, accounting, tax, and business advisory services. The firm operates across the Thames Valley, serving clients from its four offices located in Newbury, Swindon, Hungerford, and Abingdon. As a full-service accountancy firm, UHY Ross Brooke caters to a diverse client base, ranging from private individuals and charities to family owner-managed businesses, corporate groups, and large multinational organisations. The firm's service philosophy is centred on "helping you prosper," a principle that guides its interactions with clients, employees, and the wider community.

The history of UHY Ross Brooke traces back to 1988 when Michael Brooke established a small practice in Newbury. This practice expanded significantly in 1994 through a merger with the long-established local firm Ross Smith, forming Ross Brooke. Over the years, the firm pursued strategic acquisitions and expansions, leading to the opening of an office in Swindon in 2000, followed by Hungerford in 2015, and Abingdon in 2018. This growth strategy solidified Ross Brooke's presence as a prominent accounting firm across the Thames Valley.

In April 2021, the firm joined the UHY Hacker Young Group, rebranding as UHY Ross Brooke and integrating approximately 100 professionals into the UHY network. UHY Ross Brooke's approach to its services is underpinned by three core values: Trusted, Teamwork, and Quality. These values are intended to ensure the delivery of professional service with integrity. The firm's affiliation with the UHY Hacker Young Group provides access to a national network of 11 independent firms across the UK, fostering collaboration and shared expertise.

Furthermore, as a member of the UHY International network, UHY Ross Brooke can support clients with global interests, leveraging a network spanning 270 major business centres in 100 countries. This international reach allows the firm to offer a broader range of technical expertise and global capabilities to its clients. While UHY Ross Brooke offers a broad range of accounting and advisory services, the firm also possesses experience within the property sector. The company provides services to landlords, assisting them with tax planning, reporting, and the utilisation of cloud software to streamline property management tasks.

Additionally, the firm serves estate agents, offering specialist knowledge in this sector. Services for property-related businesses include business advisory, company structure and start-up advice, management accounting, VAT and tax returns, and corporate finance guidance for activities such as raising finance, acquisitions, mergers, and exit planning. The firm's expertise extends to preparing compliant ARLA Bye Law reports for letting agents and estate agents, demonstrating a commitment to regulatory adherence within the property industry. The firm's comprehensive service offerings encompass established specialisms in areas such as corporate finance, turnaround and recovery, VAT planning, interim and project management, and financial services.

Beyond business clients, UHY Ross Brooke also provides support for personal tax clients, addressing needs such as self-assessment tax returns, capital gains tax, tax investigations, inheritance tax, and probate. The firm is an ICAEW chartered accountant, ensuring that its services meet professional standards and provide clients with reliable insights. UHY Ross Brooke aims to be proactive in recommending value-added solutions, going beyond routine bookkeeping, accounting, auditing, and company secretarial requirements to support clients in improving their performance and profitability.