Cook & Partners

read moreWhatever your needs, we can help. Cook & Partners is a firm of Chartered Accountants based in Hertford and Bishops Stortford offering accounts, taxation, business advisory and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals. In fact, we have been helping businesses and personal clients with their financial affairs for twenty years. At Cook & Partners we provide a cost-effective, high value solution to meet all of your financial needs. We work hard to get to know you in order to deliver timely, individual advice on how to improve your business and personal wealth.

read moreWhile we have made every effort to provide accurate and up to date information on our website, the law is constantly changing and affects each person or business in different ways. The information contained within this website is no substitute for specific advice and we will not accept liability if you rely solely on information from the website. It is important that you read this page as it contains important information regarding accessing our website. Cook & Partners Limited respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

read moreWe provide a range of compliance services to support all aspects of business administration. We can help you by making sure accounts are prepared in the correct format, statutory books and other company secretarial records are kept up-to-date and that all statutory returns are prepared. Our experienced team will relieve you of the regulatory burden and leave you more time to concentrate on other areas of your business.

read moreMost people starting up in business do so because they have a good business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through. However, they may not be experts in the legal and financial aspects of running a business and such matters often appear daunting. Fortunately you do not need to be an expert in these fields to succeed in business but you do need the support of a team of trained experts.

read moreThe combination of your business knowledge and our support services will help your business to grow and increase profitability. Regular management information is vital to the continued success of any business. We work closely with you to get to know your business so we can make suggestions to help improve profits or to develop and grow your business. We can prepare your monthly or quarterly management accounts to ensure you always have reliable and accurate information on which to base your business decisions.

read moreAs tax advisers, our objective is to work closely with you to ensure you pay the minimum tax required by law. We will help you to understand the tax implications of your actions, in order that you can plan ahead and conduct your affairs in a tax efficient way. Under Corporation Tax Self Assessment (CTSA), the legal responsibility for correctly calculating the corporation tax liability falls on business owners. We understand the issues facing owner-managed businesses and can prepare tax returns in a timely and efficient manner.

read moreWe believe we can only get the best results if we have a thorough understanding of our clients and their objectives. We strive to be proactive in adding value to their business through regular contact, which enables us to give a more effective service by tailoring our activities to fit our clients' real needs. We aim to make the most of your opportunities.

read moreWith his extensive experience in all accounting and taxation matters, a wealth and depth of knowledge Mike has plenty to keep him busy in the office. Outside of work he enjoys keeping fit and he finds spending time with his family and friends is a great way to chill out! A general practitioner working out of both the Hertford and Bishop's Stortford offices, Mark specialises in a number of different professions and industries. He has been with the firm for many years and has gained vital experience in various areas including audit, assurance, accountancy, academies and taxation.