Richard Burkimsher
Partner, Northampton
With twenty nine years of post-qualification experience, Richard acts as one of the firm’s audit partners. He provides advice and consultancy services to a growing portfolio of family owned businesses and also works with a number of International groups and is experienced in dealing with acquisitions and mergers.
Richard is chairman of the Audit Risk Group for a large Academy Trust.
Richard has a wide and varied role but particularly enjoys the fact that he has regular contact with a broad range of clients and is in a position to offer strategic and tax planning services when required.
He has many sporting interests and follows Aston Villa and Matlock Town FC. He is regularly found walking the fairways at Northampton Golf Club and is a keen supporter of live music.
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Hawsons are here to help COVID-19
During this difficult time Hawsons are here to help and support their clients as best they can The Government has announced new measures to help businesses through this difficult time. The first being the tax helpline to support businesses affected by coronavirus. If...
NHS England will protect pharmacies income during the pandemic
NHS England will protect pharmacies income in the Covid-19 pandemic The CEO of NHS England and the NHS chief operating office have announced that community pharmacies in England will be protected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidance on claiming the additional...
Bank of England Update for Businesses and Households
Bank of England Update for Businesses and Households During this difficult time for businesses and households, the Bank of England has put together a list of sites where you can find the latest updates from the Government. The following has been circulated by the bank...
Hawsons Business Continuity Plan
Hawsons Business Continuity Plan We are currently in the middle of what is now being referred to as a global pandemic. This is causing a significant amount of interruption for businesses globally and looks set to continue in the coming weeks and months. We have...
HLB’s Inaugural survey of business leaders is now available
During the last few months of 2019 Hawsons and many other firms helped HLB conduct a survey where they spoke to business leaders across the globe to gather their insights into the changing world of business as we enter a new decade. HLB The Global Advisory and...
Hawsons makes history after 165 years in business
Hawsons Chartered Accountants is 165 years old Hawsons Chartered Accountants was founded in the city of Sheffield in 1854 – more than 25 years before the creation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales – by Alfred Allott and John Hewett....
Consumers are now spending more on credit cards than cash
Debit card is currently the most popular way of paying but credit cards are now the second most popular having overtaken cash for the first time ever (data according to British Retail Consortium). However, in terms of frequency, cash is still used more than credit...
Hawsons Partners complete a-26 mile hike for charity
On the 27th July 2019 Hawsons partners David Owens, Paul Wormald, Scott Sanderson, Pete Wilmer and Craig Burton all took part in a 26-mile hike in the Peak District raising over £1,700 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Macmillan Cancer Support is a service that helps...
Tax Rates 2019/2020
Tax Rates 2019/20 We have summarised the key rates and allowances which are fundamental to our business and personal lives. We are sure that you will find them a useful point of reference and have set out below a few examples of how they can be used. Personal tax...
Spring Statement 2019
Spring Statement 2019 Amidst all the Brexit debates, the Chancellor Philip Hammond presented his second Spring Statement on Wednesday 13 March 2019. In his speech the Chancellor provided an update on the economy and responded to the Office for Budget Responsibility...
Hawsons Chartered Accountants will be baking and biking for BBC Children in Need
Hawsons will be baking and biking for BBC Children in Need Employees and Partners at all three offices of Hawsons will be swapping their suits in favour of more leisurely attire as they set out to do their thing to fundraise for BBC Children in Need's 2018 Appeal. ...
Hawsons appoint Craig Burton as Partner
Hawsons appoint Craig Burton as Partner Craig is a highly experienced corporate advisor and auditor, having worked with a number of national and international firms. Craig’s career spans over 23 years and has included stints in Cape Town, South Africa and Vilnius,...
Nicky Morgan calls to end “alpha-male culture” in financial services
Nicky Morgan calls to end "alpha-male culture" in financial services Nicky Morgan, chair of the Treasury Committee, has called on businesses to alter the way they award bonuses, as the current culture may be placing women at a disadvantage “In the current bonus...
Hawsons have a whirl of a time helping out at Whirlow Hall Farm
Hawsons help out at Whirlow Hall Farm Partners and staff from Hawsons enjoyed two tough, but enjoyable days at Whirlow Hall Farm. Over the course of the 9th and 10th of May, two teams of 12 visited the local charity, which provides education and training for some of...
Tony Nickson joins Hawsons as VAT Consultant
Tony Nickson joins Hawsons Tony was formerly a VAT Officer in Customs and Excise and then Higher Officer in HMRC. After 20 years of working in the VAT office, Tony has gained a wealth of knowledge of VAT processes, including VAT visits to customers, client education,...