About us

The Practice

 

The Beginning

The practice was founded in 1996 by Tushar Desai who served his time at some of the UK’s leading Accountancy firms. He set up his practice originally from home, moved to leased premises in Harpenden and, with the expansion of the practice, eventually to our purpose built offices in St Albans.

Values

Our core values have always been, and will remain, to offer our clients the highest level of customer service at a price that suits their pocket. To do this we make full use of technology and encourage you to do the same.

Quality

Our standards will never be compromised. In recognition of this, Hanburys has been awarded ACCA Quality Checked seal of approval from The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Training

Our staff are encouraged to undergo relevant approved training towards their professional qualifications, with full study support provided. To enable our qualified employees and partners to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of accounting and taxation issues, continuous professional development is necessary and is achieved through attendance of professional seminars and reading of technical publications.
By continually updating our knowledge, we are able to offer the best possible service and advice to our clients. For this, Hanburys has received the award of Approved Employer from the ACCA in recognition of the support provided to ACCA students and members who are training towards ACCA Practising Certificate and Audit Development.

Objectives

Our intention over the coming years is to encourage our clients to use Hanburys as a ‘one stop shop’ for all business related issues and be viewed more as a Business Associate rather than the Archetypical Accountant.

Customer Care

Our fees are very competitive; we respond to client requests; we are proactive in offering advice; our clients know their best interests are foremost in our actions; we are always looking at new ideas to reduce our costs; and, they believe their success is ultimately our success.

We also offer a free meeting for all prospective clients, because we appreciate that you need to be comfortable with us (and us with you!).

 

 

Partners

Tushar Desai BA(Hons), FCCA

Tush is a Chartered Certified Accountant and has over twenty years experience in practice.

Tush has the overall responsibility for the strategic growth of the practice and for ensuring that Hanburys meet and hopefully exceed client expectations on the services that are provided.

Apart from founding and developing Hanburys, Tush has a wealth of general business experience as well as his broad accounting background which has helped him sharpen his commercial acumen that is needed to advise growing businesses.

In his spare time, Tush likes to keep fit and active. He is also a seasoned golfer and has recently taken up skiing in the Swiss Alps.

email: tush@hanburys.co.uk

Kevin Penn BSc.(Hons), FCCA

Kevin graduated from Loughborough University in 1998, and joined the firm in 2000 as a Senior Accountant. Kevin qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2002 and following a stint in London where he developed his management accounting skills, Kevin rejoined the firm as an Associate and subsequently as a Partner in 2003.

Kevin has been an important factor in developing and expanding the business to its current level. He has developed a depth of understanding on small business accounts and taxation to be envied. His knowledge to consider all relevant issues for newly starting and growing businesses is perhaps his greatest asset.

In his spare time, Kevin likes to keep himself active and participates in Saturday league football. He also enjoys an occasional round of golf and is particularly fond of going on skiing holidays.

email: kevin@hanburys.co.uk