- "In the last 20 years our business has changed considerably…and as the focus of our business has changed, Bird Luckin have moved with us."
Alex Tanner, George Tanner (Shalford) Ltd - "Bird Luckin has looked after us incredibly well for over 60 years, they are pro-active and innovational - meeting all our needs to help us achieve our aims."
Richard Stubbings, Cliffords Limited - "I can honestly say that Bird Luckin are the best firm of accountants and auditors I have ever dealt with - and I don't say that lightly!"
Colin Webb, Walthamstow Stadium - "It's important for us to know that we will always be able to contact the right people to give us the right advice and support."
Jane Bennett, Bennetts Funeral Directors - "Although we deal mainly with one Partner … we also know that if we need to contact someone else who is a specialist in another area, we can get the advice we need quickly and easily"
Jeremy Ruggles, J.S. Wright & Sons Ltd - "Bird Luckin got us to a stage which would have taken us months - if not years - to reach on our own, and they got us there in a matter of weeks"
Matthew Sullivan, SNC Ltd - "You can be a good accountant, but if you don't have an understanding of the industry it can be very difficult. "There are two or three people we have regular contact with at Bird Luckin who know our business well, and it makes a difference.""
Robert Church, W A Church (Bures) Ltd - "The work which Bird Luckin has done for Boddingtons over the past few months has helped shape our future direction for the better."
John Warner, Chief Executive, Boddingtons Ltd - "Bird Luckin has acted for us since our inception 10 years ago. They have a very 'can do' yet highly professional attitude - we are very appreciative of their support and advice over the years."
Marlon Fox, Outlook Property Ltd
Employers failing to 'mention the pension'
Employers are failing to make their pension provisions clear, as one in three people have accepted a new job without knowing whether it comes with a pension.
The research, from the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF), found that just one in 12 job adverts makes any mention of the pension provisions on offer.
The Government currently estimates that 14 million people will suffer an inadequate retirement income, which is why the NAPF is urging employers to make pensions a bigger part of the recruitment process.
Commenting, Joanne Segars, NAPF Chief Executive, said:
"Britain is facing a crisis when it comes to saving enough for its retirement. People need to wake up to the fact that some workplace pensions are worth a huge chunk of annual pay.
"Jobseekers need to know whether a pension is on offer, and they need to be aware as early as possible so that they can make an informed decision.
"Employers have got to do more to ‘mention the pension' and they must be more explicit in disclosing its terms. They should specify the type of pension and the employer contribution, which might be anything from zero to well over 20 per cent of annual salary."
Auto-enrolment is set to change the face of employer pensions from 2012 onwards, as employers will be required to offer a pension scheme to auto-enrol employees into.
NAPF argues that this will be an opportunity for those employers that offer more than the bare minimum to shine. Ms Segars adds: "Those who are offering pensions above the minimum auto-enrolment requirements have a clear interest in shouting about it to attract the best staff.
"Eight out of ten employees told us that they would be more likely to apply for a job if it offered a good pension."
The NAPF also suggests that employers offering good pension schemes use the Pension Quality Mark (PQM), which is given to pension schemes that meet strict minimum standards of contribution, communication and governance.