Profile And History

Kirk Rice has come a long way since it was set up in the eighties. But one thing has remained consistent - we’ve been a leader in accountancy and financial advice all throughout our history. Here’s where we are today:

Facts & Figures

First Established 1989
Number of Partners 14
Number of Employees 90
Graduate vacancies p/a 8
Number of Trainees 30
Number of Offices 5

Kirk Rice Timeline

2024
- Merger with Rice Associates
- 14 partners + 90 staff = total 105
2023
- Kirk Rice retires
- Kirsty Neale joined as Outsourced Accounting Partner
- 12 Partners + 88 staff = total 100
- Kirk Rice ranked among the top 100 UK accounting firms for the first time
2021
- Moved in to new Putney office - Zeeta House
- David Forinton & Kal Sanghera joined as Partners
2019
- Kirk Rice celebrates 30 years in business
2018
- Michael Powell and David Fraser joined as Partners
- New Fleet office opens in October
- Delia Rice retires
- 9 partners + 64 staff = total 73
- Joined Prime Global
2017
- Viru Patel joined as Tax Partner
- 10 partners + 51 staff = total 61
2016
- New website launched
- Hadley Baldock and James Moody joined as partners
- 9 partners + 51 staff = total 60
2015
- Merger with Horder Adey, our West London office
- 7 partners + 52 staff = total of 59
2014
- Susan Beverly and Tim Neale joined as partners
- 7 partners + 35 staff = total of 42
- Kirk Rice LLP celebrates 25 years in business
2013
- Maxine Guest qualified as a Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
2011
- Opened a Central London Office
2011
- Kirk Rice became an LLP
2009
- Kirk Rice take part in their first Ascot Relay for Life for Cancer Research
2008
- The Courtyard refit & building extension
2007
- Merger with Berkshire Financial Services
- Became FCA authorised
- Peter Sharatt joined as partner
2006
- Acquired a small tax practice
2005
- Achieved Investors in People (IIP) status
- 4 partners + 26 staff = total of 30
2004
- Graham Jennings qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA)
2003
- 4 partners + 16 staff = total of 20
2002
- Maxine Guest and Graham Jennings joined as partners
2001
- First graduate qualified as ACA
1998
- Graham Jennings joined as an employee
1997
- Awarded ICAEW training office status
- Graduate training program started
1995
- Moved into our Thames Valley offices in Ascot
1994
- Maxine Guest joined as an employee
- Awarded ACCA training office status
- 2 partners + 8 staff = total of 10
1991
- Became Registered Auditors
1990
- Moved in to first premises at The Lodge
1989
- Parnership formed

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Simon Papworth

I have used Kirk Rice for nearly 20 years, for two businesses, numerous purchases of other businesses and two business sales, all our personal Tax and a tremendous amount of business and personal advice. My number one place to get advice from, and a trusted advisor.

stephen fox

I would highly recommend Jane Page We had an extensive tax return including pensions sale of property abroad rental income and earnings Jane explained very clearly and precisely the return and how it was calculated .. We had plenty of time to get the information and Jane was always on hand to explain the next step Thanks Stephen

Paterson MB

Kirk Rice's accountants have been patient, thorough, and knowledgable in helping me with my tax return.

Guy

I have been using Kirk Rice for over 20 years for my personal tax returns. The team provide me with a clear layout of items, so I fully understand how my tax bill is calculated, with all the relevant tax allowances included. If I have any queries on the figures (which is very rare), they are always keen to explain how the figures were calculated. I highly recommend Kirk Rice’s services …. Good to know I have fully verified records being sent to the HMRC.

Len Ve

I have been a client of Kirk Rice LLP for almost 20 years and always appreciated their very professional, efficient and timely assistance in all matters of personal taxation. Their advisers are very friendly and capable to discuss and explain rather complex issues in clear terms.

Nalini Patel

The Kirk Rice team are very professional, we have used the Financial Advisory and Tax Advice teams and are very pleased with the service provided. They were also great at chasing us for information without being too pushy!

ian turner

I have dealt with Kirk Rice over the last 20 years with various companies that I have been involved with, I have always found them to be proactive and knowledgeable in all elements of taxation corporate and personal affairs.

Louise Bradford

Amanda has been dealing with my tax issues for the past few years, and has made the whole experience totally stress free with her efficiency, knowledge and can do attitude. They are simply a lovley company to deal with. Bev T

Rob Ambler

I have been using Kirk Rice for over ten years, to handle both personal (Amanda Giles) and corporate tax affairs (Sarah Goodwin). I have always found them friendly and efficient, and their advice has been excellent.

Matt Bishop

I have been very well looked after by Amanda Giles and the rest of the Kirk Rice team for many years now. They always sort out my tax return efficiently, promptly, and courteously, and I would therefore have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending them.

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