Our client stories
From thriving independents and well-known brands, through to high growth start-ups and global groups, our clients have some inspirational stories to tell. Find out how they started out, what we’ve done to help them, and why they like working with us.
Property Client Case Study: Haydart & DLS Advisors
Founded by Huw Stephens in 2018, DLS Advisors specialises in advising on investing in property and purchasing. Huw also is a key investor in Haydart Investments which is a professionally managed real estate business providing UK property investment opportunities for private investors and professional sport players.
Hospitality Client Case Study: Good Day Cafe
Founded by local West Country girl Steph Wilder in 2018, Good Day Cafe opened as an all day ‘brunch’ restaurant, but rapidly established itself as one of the go to café’s in the centre of Bath. Its cakes and pastries are so sought after that it has had to expand its bakery into an adjacent shop and it now ships its treats around the world thanks to the success of its online business.
Property Client Case Study: Shu Architects
Shu Architects is an independent, boutique architecture studio that offers a personal and bespoke service across the South of England. Founded by business partners Geoff Smith and Claire Humphreys in March 2019, they are passionate about low energy buildings including ensuring that listed buildings are upgraded where possible to be more efficient.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
The best way for you to understand more about us and how we work, is to hear from our clients themselves. You’ll find a selection of client testimonials and stories below, to give you a flavour of the way we work and collaborate.
Business support
Mike Cranney, Business Owner
“I met Jon Miles by chance some years ago and was hugely impressed with his tax knowledge and commerciality; so much so, that I felt motivated to switch accountants. Jon has been a tremendous support to my business over the past five years and I would not hesitate to recommend Jon and Richardson Swift to anyone.”
CLOUD ACCOUNTING
Amanda Gilmour, Managing Director
“We moved to RS because they were very forward thinking about the management information we needed. Previously, I had to wait for weeks to see my profit and loss, whereas now I can logon and see a management accounts report immediately…I feel a lot more confident about how we’re doing as a business.”
EXCELLENT SERVICE
Dom Moorhouse, Entrepreneur
“I have used Richardson Swift for several years…to provide accounting support to a couple of businesses I am involved with and personal tax advice/returns. Throughout this time, I have been very pleased with their attention to detail, their ‘broad-thinking’ advice and their excellent service…always courteous and attentive.”
PROACTIVE ADVICE
Andrew Tett, Partner
“Where other firms say they are proactive, Richardson Swift genuinely are. Over the five years we’ve worked with Debbie, she has given us numerous ideas with regards restructuring our affairs in a tax efficient manner and always meets with us pre year end to discuss our results and any tax planning that can be done.”
BREADTH OF SERVICES
Dave Cullinane and Steve Manister, BUSINESS OWNERS
“The team at Richardson Swift have worked closely with us and demonstrated they have the resources and expertise to provide the full suite of services that we needed...This included audit, tax planning and ultimately corporate finance and tax support to guide us through to the successful sale of our business.”
JOINED UP ADVICE
Debbie Backhouse, Director
“Debbie has worked with us for over 15 years...Over that time, she’s advised us on various projects, such as buying commercial property and dealing with the exit of a shareholder, as well as looking after the day-to-day compliance a company needs. We would strongly recommend her to other owner managed businesses…”