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West & Berry Accountants

5.0(21 reviews)See reviews ↓·Brighton

About the company

West & Berry is a Brighton-based accountancy firm. The firm is a team of chartered certified accountants and registered auditors. It has specialist knowledge in charities and not for profits. West & Berry offers accounting services including audit, accounts, taxation, payroll and bookkeeping support, as well as assistance with cloud accounting packages such as Xero. Many of its clients are based in Brighton, Sussex and London, but it also offers support further afield.

Michelle Westbury FCCA is Director and founded West & Berry, with over 25 years of experience in the charity and not for profit sector, including community interest companies and co-operatives. Peter Chisholm FCCA is Associate Director and has been with the firm since day one, bringing over 17 years of experience. Lucy Taylor ACA is Charity & Audit Manager and joined in 2023. Leanne Chant FCCA is Charity and Audit Specialist and joined in 2026. Elisabeth Williams ACA is Client Manager and joined in 2022. Katie Marjoram ACCA is Accounts Manager and joined in 2020. Tamzin Crockett is Audit & Accounts Senior and joined in 2025 with 6 years of audit and accounts experience.

Jacob Harper ACCA is Audit & Accounts Senior and joined in 2025. Jools Cooklin MAAT is Xero Advisor and joined in 2023. Cath Greaves-Lord is Payroll Manager and runs the payroll department. Lucia Wingrove MAATQB is AAT Accountant and joined in 2026. Liz Casewell FCCA is Business Services Manager and joined in 2019.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Charity and third-sector work forms a recurring thread in feedback from clients in Brighton, alongside annual accounts, self assessment and tax assignments for freelancers, agencies and small companies. Michelle is named repeatedly for a thorough, supportive and knowledgeable approach, giving direct and honest assessments that business owners trust, while Elisabeth also earns praise for her contribution to tax matters. The specialist guidance provided to charities and social enterprises comes up often, including help with applications to become a charity and advice on company limited by guarantee structures.

Communication before and after assignments is another consistent strength, with queries answered promptly and no question treated as trivial. Practical assistance with a correspondence address for organisations without premises, capital gains tax and payroll matters is also highlighted. Reviewers describe the team as professional, warm and enjoyable to deal with, and several note that the service saves them both time and money. Completing work within the tax return deadline without requiring a visit in person is mentioned as a particular benefit, with clients returning for further support.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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April Baker22 March 2026

I first worked with West & Berry through a formal tender process when I was CEO of a charity, and they stood out clearly for their expertise in the sector. Since then, the service has been consistently excellent. They are knowledgeable, responsive and a real support, bringing clarity to what can often feel complex. When I set up my own business, they were the natural choice, and I’ve recommended them many times to others. The feedback is always just as positive. Highly recommended for both charities and business owners.

RP
Ryan Pratt23 May 2025

West & Berry, particularly Lucy and Michelle, have been an absolute delight to work with whilst handling our charity's accountants. I have found them to be incredibly responsive, well informed, warmly helpful and engaged at all stages of the process. I could not possibly give West & Berry a higher recommendation 👍

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Emma G4 September 2023

I can't speak highly enough of Michelle and Elisabeth, they have been incredible with all my tax work. They've been thorough, supportive, insightful and incredibly knowledgeable. It's been a real pleasure working with them and I would highly recommend working with them.

MB
Michael Brown18 April 2023

West & Berry have been an amazing resource for us. I'm a trustee of a central London soup kitchen charity, and the co-founder of a not-for-profit restaurant which recruits and trains homeless people for a career in hospitality. West & Berry's specialist third sector advice and guidance has been invaluable, timely, and pro-active. They have contributed significantly to the success of both operations. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Michelle and her team to any other organisation, charity or Community Interest Company as their accountants of choice.

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Beatrice Haworth4 May 2022

I am trying to start my career in property investing, and I spent hours trying to learn all about property taxes on the internet. Having just got off the phone with Michelle, I learnt more in 15 minutes than I have ever done. Not only did she take the time to speak with me, she was very friendly and willing to genuinely help. I can see the office closes at 6pm, and it's gone past 7pm...will be going straight to her should I need accounting services in the future. (:

GJ
Grant Jennings20 April 2022

West & Berry have taken the confusion, fear and general worry out of accounting for us. As an agency we were looking for a reliable and friendly team to advise & guide us; and we couldn't have found a better bunch! Michelle & the team are excellent to work with and always there for us when we need them.

JB
James Baker22 September 2021

I am part of a team that - largely in our spare time - run a small non-profit. West & Berry do our end of year accounts (and have really helped me, a novice in such things with time, prioritise what I need to learn), provide a c/o business address (because we have no premises and directors move around!), and have helped us (successfully!) apply to become a charity. Throughout they have been helpful, professional, warm, and straightforward. Thoroughly recomend, especially if - like us - your organisation is in the charity/non-profit space.

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Contact
+447702662743www.westandberry.co.ukNile House, Nile St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HW
Working hours
Monday08:00–18:00
Tuesday08:00–18:00
Wednesday08:00–18:00
Thursday08:00–18:00
Friday08:00–18:00
Saturday09:00–13:00
SundayClosed