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 directors 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.

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!).

 

 

KEY TEAM MEMBERS

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. His knowledge to consider all relevant issues for newly starting and growing businesses is perhaps his greatest asset.

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

Stuart Brown, ACA

Stuart is the newest member of the team. He is a Chartered Accountant with over five years experience in audit and accounts.

His skills are utilised to provide our clients with a range of services such as audit, accounts production and management accounting. Within the firm, Stuart performs managerial tasks and is responsible for ensuring training is always at the highest standard.

Outside the office, Stuart is a keen sportsman who particularly enjoys racquet sports. He plays table tennis weekly in local leagues and has represented his home county in national tournaments.

email: stuart@hanburys.co.uk

Amy Martin

Amy started her accountancy career here at Hanburys in April 2007. Since then, she has achieved the foundation and the intermediate stage of the Association of Accounting Technician (AAT) qualification.

Amy is a versatile member of the team, performing a wide range of tasks. She is responsible for controlling payroll matters and other administrative tasks within the firm. In addition to payroll, Amy also routinely performs a wide range of other client services such as bookkeeping, accounts and tax preparation, CIS and VAT Returns for many clients.

In her spare time, Amy is a competitive ten-pin bowler. She also enjoys watching films, socialising with friends and eating out.

email: amy@hanburys.co.uk