Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Hitchin & St Neots
Established in 1957, Bradshaw Johnson has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive accountancy services with a focus on client relationships. Our team combines over 50 years of local expertise with a dynamic approach to financial management, tax planning, and business advisory. We prioritise practical, cost-effective solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes, from sole traders to international enterprises.Our dedicated tax department, with over 70 years of combined experience, ensures compliance while optimising financial outcomes. We maintain long-term partnerships with clients, some spanning four decades, reflecting our commitment to personalised service and industry-specific insights across sectors including construction, technology, and professional services.
Services
Tax Planning
Auditing Services
Probate Services
Management Accounting
Business Valuation
Company Secretarial
Cloud Accounting
Apprenticeship Training
Corporate CFO Function
Business Start-Up Advice
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of combined experience in accountancy and tax planning.
- Our team includes ACCA-registered auditors and ICAEW-certified probate specialists.
- We maintain long-term client relationships, with some partnerships exceeding 40 years.
- We offer tailored solutions for diverse industries including construction, technology, and professional services.
- Our proactive approach ensures compliance while optimising financial efficiency.
Associations and certifications
- ACCA
- ICAEW
Services
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services help individuals and businesses optimise their financial strategies while ensuring compliance. We specialise in corporate tax, inheritance tax mitigation, and VAT schemes. With a dedicated department boasting over 70 years of combined experience, we provide tailored advice to reduce liabilities and improve cash flow.
Auditing Services
As ACCA-registered auditors, we deliver statutory and voluntary audits for businesses, charities, and legal firms. Our approach minimises disruption while identifying efficiency improvements. We specialise in PAYE, VAT, and solicitors' accounts audits, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and stakeholder requirements.
Probate Services
Our ICAEW-certified probate specialists guide clients through estate administration and inheritance tax planning. We handle grant applications, asset distribution, and liability settlement with transparent pricing. Services include full administration accounts and tax minimisation strategies for estates of all sizes.
Management Accounting
We provide monthly profit-and-loss accounts, cash flow forecasts, and KPI analysis to support business decisions. Our team works closely with clients to develop custom reporting frameworks, ensuring timely insights for performance improvement and strategic planning.
Business Valuation
We offer independent business valuations for mergers, acquisitions, and shareholder disputes. Our methodology combines earnings and asset-based approaches, with specialist expertise in minority shareholding assessments and market-adjusted valuations for diverse business structures.
People
Neil C Harding
Partner
Neil C Harding is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (FCA) with extensive experience in audit and probate services. He specialises in statutory audits and estate administration, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards.
Andrew D Pearce
Partner
Andrew D Pearce holds the Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) qualification and oversees tax planning and business advisory services. With over 25 years in accountancy, he focuses on corporate tax strategies and business growth solutions.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer?
We provide auditing, tax planning, probate, management accounting, business valuation, and company secretarial services for businesses of all sizes.
How long have you been in business?
Bradshaw Johnson has operated as a chartered accountancy practice since 1957, with over 65 years of combined partner experience.
Do you handle probate and estate administration?
Yes, we offer comprehensive probate services including grant applications, estate administration, and inheritance tax planning with ICAEW certification.
Can you assist with cloud accounting software?
We support implementation and training for Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and other cloud accounting platforms to streamline financial processes.
What industries do you specialise in?
We work with clients in construction, technology, professional services, farming, and commercial sectors across the UK and internationally.
