Our journey began in 2006

Fourteen years ago, two of our partners formed Ashcroft Anthony. In 2020, a demerger from BKL created Ashcroft. We're excited to be writing the next chapter of our story by helping clients – current and new – realise their personal and business ambitions.

Over 100 years of successful client service

Although we’re a new business, there are very few things that our partners will not have come across. But we know that every client and situation is unique, and we love using our experience to address each new challenge.

We choose our clients very carefully

We think we’re the only advisers who choose clients as carefully as they choose us. We don’t take on every transaction or client: we like our clients (we believe they like us too!) and it makes working together more enjoyable and effective.

We see things from your perspective

We call our Ashcroft journey “essential client research”: in the past few years we’ve undertaken our own merger, acquisition and buy-out, so we talk to you from a position of professional and personal experience.

We promise honest, straightforward advice

As a client of ours, you’ll enjoy advice that is devoid of jargon, delivered honestly and sensitively. And where an opinion is needed, you’ll certainly get ours.

Collaboration with like-minded professionals

While we know we can contribute to our clients’ success, we’re experienced enough to know that we can be even more effective when we work together with our clients’ other advisers in their areas of specialism.

A magnet for the most talented

We believe that working hard shouldn’t be hard work. We invest in our people and systems, striving to work smarter to ensure we spend our time delivering value, and making a difference in the community in which we operate.

We take great pride in the relationships we have built with hundreds of successful clients, having been part of their growth story for decades and, in some cases, generations.

Our mission is to add real, discernible value and to do it while enjoying working with our clients – because for us it’s personal.

As our client you’ll receive a committed and dynamic service that will help you achieve or surpass your goals: we’ll share what we know in an engaging and energetic way, giving you honest, straightforward advice and strong opinions when needed.

Meet our leadership team

Adrian Wilson

Partner, Private Client

Angie Sleat

Partner, Family Office

Anthony Bull

Chairman

Dominic Anthony

Partner, Business Services

Richard Crane

Partner, Business Services

Tom Gallop

Partner, Corporate Finance

Fran Reid

Director, Business Services

Iain Dowling

Director, Private Client

Josephine Sclater

Practice Director

Lee Maughan

Director, Green & Purple

Katie Bent

Director, Green & Purple

Ben Heneker

Director, Green & Purple


Green & Purple are Ashcroft’s “virtual CFO” resource who can save clients both time and money: Green & Purple have a number of experienced, qualified Accounts and Finance functional experts who are available at a moment’s notice to provide all aspects of a Finance Department’s service, with none of the usual overheads of an in-house team.

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What the team say

Working at Ashcroft means I get to work with people with high expectations – of what we can deliver for our clients and what we can contribute as individuals. Good ideas and positive challenges are welcomed, and we are all encouraged to continue to grow our skills.

As my first job in the industry, Ashcroft has made me feel very comfortable in my role and given me lots of support with on the job training. Furthermore, I enjoy working within my team in providing a fantastic professional service for our clients. I look forward to my career progressing with Ashcroft.

Working at Ashcroft is a perfect cocktail. The work I do is always engaging: a wide variety of clients and an opportunity to taste all aspects of an accounting practice. While there are different departments within Ashcroft, it feels like one big family, there to support one another and make coming to work easy.

When I was looking to change my job last year, the role at Ashcroft was just what I’d been searching for. A friendly, supportive community of like-minded individuals who like to deliver a quality service, but also recognise the benefit of a healthy, happy workforce.

When you have extremely talented people who are fun to be with, time just flies.

I joined Ashcroft at the beginning of Lockdown, worried about how this was going to turn out: I had nothing to worry about! From day 1 the team made me feel at home and were all very welcoming. I’ve enjoyed every day working here and have loved getting involved with all things Ashcroft!

I’ve worked with the people of Ashcroft for many years and the reason I stay is simple – they’re like family. We provide the best possible service to our clients, but we also form great friendships and can have fun together – vital for a place where you spend so much time.

I was apprehensive about becoming an accountant, that the “boring” stereotype was true, but my experience at Ashcroft has certainly proven that wrong. Working here means working with interesting colleagues, who attract exciting clients and thought-provoking work.

Join the Ashcroft team

As a growing and successful firm, we’re always keen to talk to people about joining us at Ashcroft.

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