Originally established in the 1920's, Butterworth Jones. has grown to be one of the largest and most successful independent firms of Chartered Accountants in the West Country with 9 partners and 75 staff located in 6 offices. This large team of individuals with specialist skills can provide the solution to even the most taxing problem.
With today's complex and ever-changing financial markets and legislation, accountants can't afford to stand still. At Butterworth Jones we are constantly investing in training and the development of our personnel, to ensure that our clients receive the best possible service and advice.
We practise a positive and proactive approach allowing us to offer help and advice on a thorough understanding of what is happening in the marketplace today and in the future.
As a Full Service Accountancy Practice in addition to the usual range of accountancy functions such as accounts preparation, audit and taxation services, we can assist you with any of the following:
- Financial planning
- Presenting financial information
- Mergers, acquisitions and disposals
- Company secretarial services
- Raising finance
- Managing growth
- Computer bureaux services
- Investment services
Registered to carry on audit work and authorised to carry on investment business by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. The partners undertake that work contracted to them will be managed personally and that they will offer a timely and competitive service aimed at meeting the needs of the client while maintaining stringent standards of professionalism.
Ray Symons BSc, FCCA, MBIAC - Partner Bridgwater Office
Ray joined us in 1979 and became a partner in 1984. He deals with a range of tax and accountancy issues and has many corporate clients. He also has a special interest in agriculture and has written a book entitled 'Accounting for Farms' that was published in November 2005. He deals with accountancy and tax matters for farms of varying sizes and he understands their unique requirements. Since the BSE and Foot and Mouth outbreaks in recent years all animals have to be uniquely identified and traceable. This has made the paperwork more complex and Ray's expertise is invaluable to ensure that farmers are compliant.
Ray is also the audit compliance partner for Butterworth Jones. He makes sure that all our internal procedures are working properly and completes our annual compliance review.
Ray is currently the chairman of the Taunton and District branch of the Federation of Small Businesses and he is also involved in the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce. In addition he is governor at a local school.
Phil Butterworth ACA - Partner Bridgwater Office
Phil began his career at Butterworth Jones before moving to what was then Coopers and Lybrand, now Price Waterhouse Coopers, in Bristol. He moved back to Butterworth Jones in 1984.
His main area of interest is personal taxation and he tends to work with smaller companies, sole traders and individuals. His knowledge of income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, trusts, executorships, wills, financial fund management and stock and shares means he can give financial advice in a wide range of situations and that he has the ability to draw all the strands together for his clients.
He Enjoys watching rugby. He is involved in his local club Bridgwater & Albion and he also attends virtually every home international, including some away games in Paris and Dublin.