We were recently invited to discuss the accounts function of a legal firm who were concerned about their lack of reporting efficiency (i.e. their under usage of IT, duplication of work and large volumes of paper reports were being produced but these provided little information of value to the business) and this reduced their ability to produce timely financial information for their management team.
Our assessment included an in-depth review of all accounts related processes and reported on the proposals, and we were then asked to project manage in our recommendations for the business.
Working with their solicitors accounts software providers we ensured that these objectives could be met through integrating these new processes with their bespoke case management system.
This is just one example of the work that we perform for legal firms and we know that our experience enables us to fully understand the sector requirements. We deliver a different chartered accountancy service that adds much greater value to your legal sector business.
Martin Ottewill, Appleton Management Company Ltd
“It has been a pleasure working with …other members of the bennettbrooks team over the last few months and we look forward to developing a long term relationship as our business grows.”
“The financial accounting systems that BBIT have implemented and provided training for allow us to accurately measure and report on individual areas and projects within our business at the touch of a button…in the past this sort of reporting would have taken a great deal of effort and time.”
“I can speak to the payroll team at any time and with any query. They are always very helpful and efficient.”
“Following a recent server failure at one of our subsidiaries Bennett Brooks stepped in at extremely short notice as our existing supplier could not identify the cause of the problem. They were able to provide a quick diagnosis and turnaround, minimising downtime and enabling business to return to normal. All of this was achieved in a professional and considerate way with minimal disruption to our staff and operations. We would have no hesitation in recommending them and have recently entered into a Server Support Contract to provide additional comfort.”
“I have been instructing the forensic team since 1994. They are complex reports or simple schedules of loss for us, which break down the calculations so that they are readily understandable, documented with supporting evidence and in a format suitable for submission to the Court. Furthermore, the forensic team are extremely knowledgeable and approachable. They are always willing to advise on the strengths and weaknesses of a suggested course of action. They will work to tight timetables imposed by the Court and have succeeded in meeting any given deadline.
This firm is more than happy with the service provided by the forensic team and will continue to use the forensic services at Bennett Brooks. I am happy to commend the forensic team to any potential client.”
“We have been delighted with the payroll service provided by bennettbrooks”
“The service provided has certainly surpassed our expectations ans would have no hesitation in recommending the bureau to others.”
“Bennettbrooks know exactly the service a locum requires; they provide timely reminders to ensure that the locums comply with the required deadlines; give great tax advice and; they provide clear communication to make sure everything is understood.
Bennett Brooks has transformed the way we do business. We engaged them four years ago having seen one of the directors, Stuart Littler, give a masterclass lecture on the business of law.
BB took over our tired and creaking system and delivered precise and easy to follow procedures that transformed our back office systems making our systems 100% SRA and Lexcel compliant and at the same time relaxed and user-friendly.
BB staff are friendly, experienced and accurate. They completely get what solicitors do. That makes them worth their weight in gold and because they act for so many firms of solicitors we did not have the bother of having to tell them anything. They were able to advise us drawing on their vast amount of knowledge and experience.