- "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
P45 tax form to remain
Plans to replace to the current P45 tax form with a new 'leaver statement' have been scrapped following a consultation about HMRC's introduction of its Real Time Information (RTI) programme.
HMRC had originally drafted the use of a leaver statement in RTI for use by employers when an employee moves jobs. However, following the consultation with employers and representative groups, the P45 will remain.
The RTI system is being introduced by HMRC to improve the operation of PAYE by making it easier for employers and HMRC to operate. It will mean that employers can report tax and National Insurance contributions instantaneously, rather than waiting until the end of the tax year.
A 12 month pilot programme of the RTI is due to roll out from April this year, with hopes that it will monitor staff movement more efficiently.
Stephen Banyard, acting director general for personal tax at HMRC, said: "We have been working closely with employers and stakeholders about the introduction of RTI. Employers told us to keep the P45 - which is exactly what we have done.
RTI is on track and we want to work in partnership with employers and other stakeholders to make its introduction as smooth as possible."