Progressive, agile and commercial
Everything you should get from a firm of accountants but probably never had.
Professional yet approachable.
We are your trusted advisers.
Big 4 expertise at small firm prices
Our background from one of the Big 4 accounting firms gives you access to the expertise of a top tier accounting and advisory firm at the price and speed of a more understanding firm.
Agile to your changing needs
You have continually changing needs that large accounting firms can’t always react to. That is exactly why we created brown&co, to give you what you need, when you need it.
Like minded
At heart we are entrepreneurial just like you. We find it so much easier to work with like minded people and teams that share similar values to us and understand where each other are coming from.
“We set up brown&co because we really wanted to help people run their businesses, rather than their businesses running them.”
Chris Brown, managing director
We are a commercially focused business, not your traditional accountant. We are 100% cloud based, always looking to utilise the latest technology to help drive efficiencies for the people and businesses we work with.
We act for clients both nationally and internationally, ranging from owner managed businesses to large corporate groups.
Meet the team
We all love our work just a bit too much. That’s not a bad thing for you though.
Chris Brown BFP, FCA, ATT
Managing DirectorChris is the founder and managing director of brown&co, having previously spent nearly 8 years at KPMG.
He is a Chartered Accountant and tax specialist, providing tax planning and advice on both a corporate and personal level.
Chris has over 25 years experience in the accountancy profession.
Emma Brown BA (Hons)
Operational DirectorEmma is the co-founder and operational director of brown&co.
Emma says “My aim is to create a happy flexible working environment, where the team feel supported and have everything they need to achieve their goals and those of our clients.
We have an exceptional first class team who go the extra mile in all they do and together we can accomplish great things.”
Jake Ashurst ACCA
Client managerJake is an ACCA qualified accountant and before joining us in 2020, spent 9 years at one of the largest accountancy firms on the Fylde Coast.
He is responsible for providing advisory and compliance services to our limited company clients to help them develop and grow their businesses.
Jake says “I joined brown&co to work with a firm that is leading the way with technology and systems and also because of their extensive client base which has enabled me expand and enhance my technical knowledge.”
Melissa Farrington ACCA
Assistant client managerMelissa is an ACCA qualified accountant and joined us in 2021, after spending a number of years at one of the largest accountancy firms on the Fylde Coast.
She uses her expertise with technology, particularly Xero and Dext, to help both companies and individuals be more efficient and help them grow.
Melissa says “One of the main things I enjoy about my role at brown&co is working with a wide variety of people and businesses, and being able to use my expertise to help them grow and succeed.”
David Hughes AAT
Payroll consultantDavid is AAT qualified and has been with us right from the start of founding brown&co.
He assists with managing the payroll for some of our biggest clients, as well as providing book-keeping, accounts and VAT services.
David says “Being able to provide accurate payroll information for hundreds of employees every month for the last 10 years has allowed our clients to focus more on their businesses rather than on administration.”
Lucy Parkinson AAT
Accounts assistantLucy is AAT part-qualified, having gained an outstanding achievement award in the process, and will study towards becoming a Chartered Accountant.
She helps with book-keeping, accounts and tax preparation for sole traders and limited companies, using her expertise with tools such as Xero and Dext.
Lucy says “I joined brown&co because the team work well together and were more than happy to support me through the next steps in my career. Everyone is friendly, they clearly love their jobs.”
Louise Parrish AAT
Accounts assistantLouise is both ICB and AAT qualified and joined us in 2020 as it was a great opportunity for her to use her qualifications in an accountancy practice to see the whole accounts picture.
She helps with book-keeping and accounts preparation for sole traders and limited companies, using her expertise with tools such as Xero and Dext.
Louise says “Working at brown&co his given me opportunity to work with great people, put my hard earned qualifications into practice, and to help clients.”
Mike Lovell Dip PFS
Associate – Financial AdviserMike works very closely with us to provide financial planning services, including investment and pension advice.
He has previously worked in some of the biggest banks, building societies and financial institutions.
He has a Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and is regulated by the Financial Services Authority.