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Trusted Accountants & Business Advisors in Canterbury
Burgess Hodgson is a trusted accountancy, tax, and business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients achieve sustainable growth. With decades of combined experience, our team of chartered professionals provides tailored solutions across accountancy, audit, tax, payroll, and corporate governance. We prioritise collaboration, offering strategic guidance to businesses and individuals navigating complex financial landscapes. Our commitment to regulatory compliance, international connectivity through Russell Bedford, and ethical practices underscores our role as a reliable partner.By focusing on client-specific needs, we deliver clarity and confidence to support informed decision-making. Our investment in staff development ensures expertise remains cutting-edge, while corporate social responsibility initiatives reflect our dedication to community and environmental stewardship. Burgess Hodgson's client-centric approach combines technical excellence with commercial insight to drive long-term success.
Services
Accountancy
Tax Advisory
Payroll Services
Corporate Governance
Audit & Assurance
Highlights and features
- Decades of combined experience in accountancy and tax advisory
- Tailored services for business-specific financial needs
- Regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- International network through Russell Bedford for cross-border support
- Commitment to corporate social responsibility and ethical practices
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
What people say
Integral to our business
Expertise and breadth of knowledge
Consistently strong service delivery
Knowledgeable and responsive team
Reliable payroll solutions
Services
Accountancy
Comprehensive accountancy services covering financial reporting, outsourced finance support, and forensic accounting. Our team ensures compliance with regulatory standards while providing strategic insights to drive business growth. Services include bookkeeping, statutory accounts, and tailored financial analysis for informed decision-making.
Tax Advisory
Specialist tax advisory covering corporate and personal tax, VAT, and incentive schemes. We offer strategic planning to maximise tax reliefs while ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations. Services include SEIS/EIS advice, tax investigation support, and cross-border tax structuring for international operations.
Payroll Services
Flexible payroll solutions using GDPR-secure cloud software. We handle PAYE, NI, auto-enrolment pensions, and real-time reporting. Services include custom payroll processing, ePayslips, year-end returns, and compliance support for evolving business needs.
Corporate Governance
Expert corporate governance support including company formation, statutory record-keeping, and share structure management. We assist with confirmation statements, articles of association, and board resolutions to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainable business structures.
Audit & Assurance
Independent audit and assurance services for businesses requiring statutory audits. We specialise in solicitors' accounts rules audits, charity audits, and internal control reviews. Our approach combines regulatory compliance with actionable insights to strengthen financial resilience.
Questions
What accountancy services do you offer?
We provide financial reporting, outsourced finance support, and forensic accounting tailored to business growth requirements.
Do you handle international tax compliance?
Yes, our team offers cross-border tax advisory and structuring solutions through our global network.
Can you manage complex payroll systems?
Our GDPR-secure cloud-based payroll bureau handles multi-structure payrolls with accuracy and compliance.
Are you regulated auditors?
We're regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales for statutory audit work.
How do you support corporate governance?
We assist with company formation, statutory records, share structures, and compliance with Companies House requirements.
What tax incentives can you advise on?
Specialist guidance on SEIS/EIS schemes, R&D tax credits, and all HMRC-recognised business tax reliefs.
Reviews (5)
Ali Chivers
May 31, 2021
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I have only good things to say about our experience of Rod Archibald and Burgess Hodgson. We definitely get a first class and professional service at all times.
John Wythe
Nov 04, 2020
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Have dealt with this firm for many years and have always had prompt, courteous and professional service. Have recommended them to many of my friends and business associates
Julie Anderson Rap Interiors
Apr 27, 2020
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The people at Burgess Hodgson make this company, they are all friendly, knowledgeable and great to do business with. I have no hesitation in referring them to any of my contacts and clients. They make a difference
Denise Kesson
Jan 06, 2020
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Cannot recommend these accountants highly enough. They have looked after me ever since I was in business and I definitely would not have been able to achieve my business goals to date without them.
Kirstin Stanley-Hughes
Mar 23, 2019
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Excellent team - can't recommend them more highly - great advice, very efficient and always very quick to get back to my queries.
