Audit and assurance services

They have been adaptable. Asking questions in the right places. We like their risk approach to auditing areas. if they are any clear issues, they are raised, but there's no being pedantic. The audit committee had been impressed with the communication of Anne and Alex – it has been nice to have a senior manager of his experience running it.

Garrett Casey, Finance Director, Bisichi PLC

Kreston Reeves were the incumbent auditors when I joined the business seven years ago and there has never been a reason to consider an alternative. As our business has grown in recent years, the audit team has worked hard to understand and engage in what we do. In addition to meeting our regulatory obligations the audit process has been beneficial and added value, for example, by identifying an overcharge by a supplier, which resulted in a refund of thousands of pounds. The balance struck by Kreston Reeves between meeting statutory requirements and understanding how to help our business achieve its aims, has left us in a strong position for future success.

Andrew Dunn , Finance Director, Edward Vinson Ltd / Edward Vinson Plants Ltd

We have a great relationship with Kreston Reeves, predominantly because their approach is pragmatic and joined up, meaning we feel valued as a client. Michael, Alex and the team take a practical approach to our audit and are a sounding board throughout the audit process, they are approachable, friendly and aren’t afraid to challenge where necessary. Additionally, as a firm Kreston Reeves have been able to offer us other services under one roof meaning we have that valued full service offering via a primary contact, this has resulted in a cohesive approach to our financial compliance and advice. I would happily recommend Kreston Reeves.

Jim Foster, Finance Director, C J Coleman Group

Kreston Reeves have been absolutely first class. Their professionalism, response time to our queries and our relationship in working together to resolve technical issues for the past couple of audits that I’ve been involved in – from my perspective makes them stand-out. Having worked with many auditors, your firm is at the top of my list.

Henry Wong, Head of Finance, White Oak Underwriting Agency Limited

Kreston Reeves has the hardest part of this audit. They are taking their console packs from these different entities in different jurisdictions, and they have to do their work on a very tight time schedule and then turn that over to the US auditors who have to do their work, and so at any given point Kreston UK team has the most critical role in successfully meeting that deadline. So far, in 15 years, they’ve never failed. That’s a pretty outstanding record. I don’t lose any sleep at night that they’re not going to meet the audit deadlines.

Gary Yost, Chief Financial Officer, Global Critical Logistics LLC

We have an exceptional relationship with the team at Kreston Reeves. It really is a two-way partnership – they are almost part of the team. They have always been very transparent about costs, and we feel we get good value. I would not hesitate in recommending them.

Ryan Fox, Head of Finance – Operations, Crew Clothing Company

I have worked with many firms before and this is one of the best, if not the best relationship that I have known – all the way down the line. Everyone we have dealt with has always been very helpful. One of the things we needed was that sounding board for expert advice; to be able to ask questions about detail. Michael and his team were extremely pro-active in that respect, and they work very well with us. The communication has always been excellent.

Colin Stevenson, Finance Director at ABM UK

Having just completed our 1st audit under Kreston Reeves, we have been very impressed with their support, guidance and professionalism. It was always a concern moving away from our previous known auditors and what to expect but the whole transition has been seamless. Everyone within the team are approachable and available to unpick queries however small, feeding back in an easily understood way. A pleasurable experience if an audit can ever be that!

Andy Fisher, School Business Manager, Sandwich Technology School

Kreston Reeves have carried out audits and provided tax and other services and advice for the MJ Allen Group of Companies for the last 12 years. We consider Alison and her team as a natural extension of our own finance function and have always found them to be friendly, efficient and professional in all their dealings with our companies. I have no hesitation in recommending Kreston Reeves to any potential clients.

Alan Gibson, Finance Director, M J Allen

TAIT is the World Market Leader in designing, constructing and delivering the finest live event solutions in the world. TAIT is a US owned group with business operations worldwide, including a £30m+ turnover UK presence. Our UK and international business requires careful planning and execution into our US management framework. For many years Kreston Reeves have supported TAIT’s management and its US advisors closely in growing its international profile, providing a wide range of global accounting and tax advisory services in addition to annual audit and tax compliance. We have always been impressed by their responsiveness and support in everything we have done in driving our business forward.

M Huwaldt, General Council, TAIT

The Glass and Glazing Federation has used Kreston Reeves for many years because of their highly professional service across a portfolio of financial support services. They have provided valuable advice and help in connection with the recent re-structure of the GGF and its group of commercial subsidiary companies. From tax advice through to auditing our annual accounts, our long standing relationship with the Kreston Reeves team has grown as they have proactively tailored their services to meet our needs. We have no hesitation in recommending Kreston Reeves to those looking for a first class service for business accounting, tax and financial advice and auditing.

John Agnew, GGF President and Chairman of the Board, Glass and Glazing Federation

For many years, the Rock-It Cargo global family of companies has relied upon the Kreston network as its trusted advisors in audit, tax, accounting, and corporate governance issues. Kreston member firms specialise in rapid response to clients' needs and we will continue to rely upon their trusted advice in our global endeavours. Rock-It has engaged Kreston members in USA, UK, Belgium, Brazil, Australia, Chile, United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, Japan, Mexico, Hong Kong, China and Belgium.

Roberta Yang, Group Legal Counsel, Rock-It Cargo

The choice for Kreston Reeves as preferred auditor/advisor was driven by their expertise in numerous areas. When we raise a technical query on any matter we are confident that Kreston Reeves has the “in house” expertise to respond to our requirements. Furthermore, the responses delivered by Rob and Nigel are delivered in such a way as to be easily understood by non-accounting professionals which in turn makes Kreston Reeves all the more accessible by all stakeholders in the company.

Chris Parsons, Finance Director, Halsion Limited

We used Kreston Reeves for the first time with our 2020 audit. From the time that we appointed them as auditor, to the present day, they have been extremely helpful and supportive to us. A first year audit is always difficult, especially in the current Covid-19 environment. Despite this, the audit was completed to the agreed time scale. Throughout the course of the audit, documents were uploaded onto their user-friendly portal, follow up “Teams” calls were made to clarify any questions. All in all, I feel that the audit proceeded smoother than in previous years when we used a Big 4 auditor. I would be happy to recommend Kreston Reeves, as auditor, to other companies.

Robert Baker, Head of Finance, Cobalt Ground Solutions Ltd

Kreston Reeves provide a professional and bespoke audit service tailored for the National Federation of Builders. We have appreciated their support and advice as we develop and grow our membership. James Peach and the audit team are aware of our needs and have flexibility in their approach to matters. In addition to the audit they support us on tax matters including queries those related to our non profit mutual trading status when I joined the company. I am very pleased with the service and support provided by Kreston Reeves and can strongly recommend them as audit advisors.

Brian Phoenix, Finance Director, National Federation of Builders

Global Invacom has worked with Kreston Reeves for only 2 years and they are providing a range of audit and advisory support. Michael Cook and his team came in at short notice to a multi-site, multi-country audit reporting to a mainboard listed Group in Singapore. They quickly built a good understanding of our business and sector and we delighted to have them as part of the Global Invacom team.

Matt Garner, Chief Financial Officer, Global Invacom

Kreston Reeves have been our auditors since February 2014 when they were Spofforths LLP. With our tender process we were looking for a local provincial firm that was partner-led, able to provide a full and concise audit service as well as offering us a quality payroll bureau. Kreston Reeves have delivered on this year after year. We have always found our audit partner, Mrs Sarah Ediss, and her team, very professional and knowledgeable of both UK accounting standards and the SORP. Crucially, they understand how a school works which is very important to a busy Bursar! I would have no hesitation in recommending Kreston Reeves to any independent school.

Paul Flowerday, Bursar, Micklefield School

Kreston Reeves is also a quality Kent brand and that is important to our board and wider stakeholders. Those stakeholders need to understand the complexity of what we doing and that we are, ultimately, about reinvesting in the sector, and Kreston Reeves helps us achieve that.

Chief Executive Deirdre Wells OBE