Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Tax Services in London
Bright Graham Murray has been dedicated to empowering clients through expert accounting and advisory services since 1934. Our partner-led approach ensures tailored solutions, combining deep industry knowledge with a structured yet flexible methodology. We assign each client a Client Service Partner to coordinate specialist expertise, ensuring seamless integration of services and proactive strategic guidance. With a reputation for excellence, we serve diverse clients from start-ups to multinational entities, delivering audit, tax, and business support services grounded in statutory compliance and innovation.Our structured audit methodology prioritises cost-efficiency, business understanding, and actionable insights to enhance financial management. We specialise in international business support, VAT consultancy, and private client tax planning, addressing complex regulatory landscapes across borders. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures clients benefit from strategic foresight, technical precision, and unwavering dedication to their long-term success.
Services
Audit & Assurance
Corporate Taxation
VAT Consultancy
Payroll Services
Private Client Services
Forensic Accounting
Business Support
International Tax
Estate Planning
Service Charge Accounting
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- We offer partner-led services with over 90 years of industry experience.
- Our Client Service Partner model ensures tailored, integrated solutions.
- Structured audit methodology combines cost-efficiency with strategic insights.
- Specialist support for international business operations and compliance.
- Proven expertise in complex VAT, tax, and forensic accounting matters.
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Services
Audit & Assurance
Our structured audit approach combines statutory compliance with strategic insights. We prioritise business understanding, cost-effective procedures, and post-audit recommendations to enhance financial management. Clients benefit from partner continuity and sector-specific expertise across private and public entities.
Corporate Taxation
We deliver tailored tax planning for corporate structures, mergers, and international operations. Services include transfer pricing, HMRC negotiations, and compliance support for UK and foreign entities, ensuring tax-efficient business strategies.
VAT Consultancy
Specialist VAT support covers health checks, partial exemption calculations, and Brexit planning. We assist businesses with HMRC enquiries, option-to-tax applications, and cashflow-optimised compliance strategies across sectors.
Payroll Services
We manage payroll processing, tax compliance, and pension auto-enrolment for businesses of all sizes. Our services include payslip generation, P11D reporting, and integration with workplace pension schemes to ensure regulatory adherence.
Private Client Services
Tailored tax and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals includes offshore trusts, inheritance tax mitigation, and cross-border residency advice. We handle complex tax returns, gift planning, and non-domicile compliance matters.
People
Robert Moore
Managing Partner
With over 25 years in accounting, Robert leads client strategy, focusing on audit and corporate finance. He oversees service integration and maintains key client relationships across diverse sectors.
David Wakefield
Partner
Specialising in private client tax, David advises on inheritance planning, offshore trusts, and international tax compliance. He has 20+ years of experience in wealth management solutions.
Gavin Barker
VAT Director
Gavin leads VAT consultancy, providing expert advice on compliance, HMRC disputes, and Brexit-related planning. His sector expertise spans real estate, manufacturing, and financial services.
Jamie Luck
Head of Payroll
Jamie manages payroll operations, ensuring compliance with UK tax regulations. He specialises in outsourced payroll solutions for SMEs and large corporates across multiple industries.
Ahsan Miraj
Partner
Ahsan focuses on forensic accounting and business valuations. He provides expert testimony in commercial disputes and has extensive experience in litigation support and fraud investigations.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide audit, tax compliance, payroll, VAT consultancy, forensic accounting, and international business support tailored to client needs.
How do you support international businesses?
We assist with cross-border tax planning, compliance, audit requirements, and operational setup for UK and overseas entities.
Can you help with personal tax planning?
Yes, we offer private client services including inheritance tax planning, offshore trusts, and residency advice for individuals.
What makes your audit approach unique?
Our audit process focuses on business understanding, cost-effective procedures, and strategic recommendations for operational improvements.
Do you provide payroll services for small businesses?
Yes, we offer outsourced payroll solutions for SMEs, including compliance, payslip processing, and pension auto-enrolment.
How do you handle VAT compliance for complex cases?
We provide specialist VAT health checks, partial exemption calculations, and Brexit-related planning to ensure compliance.
