The Steven Burton & Co team of accountancy experts in Essex

Meet the team

We are the friendly face of accounting. Our founding values are centered around ease-of-use and accessibility in accounting, so that we can help businesses grow. Simplicity was what was missing from Accountancy, a web of jargon, confusion and frustration.

We do things differently here. Transparency is vital for us, that’s why we want you to meet us. Our positive, problem solving approach means each member of our team is valued and involved in the process of accounting.

Meet the Steven Burton Team

Steven Burton - BA(Hons) FCCA

Managing Director

Certified Xero Advisor, QuickBooks Online Certified Pro Advisor

Steven Burton - BA(Hons) FCCA

Managing Director

Certified Xero Advisor, QuickBooks Online Certified Pro Advisor

Steven’s extensive experience means he can bring impact and positive outcomes to client businesses quickly. A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, he’ll help you solve your complex problems in clear, approachable and profitable ways.

As a business owner himself, Steven is well-versed in the considerations and challenges of business ownership. This means that Steven can expertly support entrepreneurs in new, exciting ventures, as well as work with existing, established businesses to deliver ambitious growth plans.

David Rudd - ATT(fellow) FMAAT

Director

Certified Xero Advisor, QuickBooks Online Certified Pro Advisor

David Rudd - ATT(fellow) FMAAT

Director

Certified Xero Advisor, QuickBooks Online Certified Pro Advisor

David is an Accountant with over 15 years’ experience in helping a large number of different business owners in numerous sectors from consulting agencies to every area of construction you can think of.

At home dealing with numerous different types of accounting software from Xero to QBO and everything in between. David is always on the lookout for new technology to help business owners to create more time for themselves and their teams.

With a healthy ambition of never resting on the results of yesterday, David is at his best when working with ambitious business owners who want to improve their businesses for eventual sale.

In his spare time, David is often found cheering on his two boys at football, building Lego (which he pretends is for his boys) or watching the latest TV series on Netflix.

Maria O’Connor - MAAT BSc(Hons)

Accountant

Certified Xero Advisor

Maria O’Connor - MAAT BSc(Hons)

Accountant

Certified Xero Advisor

Maria has worked with businesses of all sizes for 15+ years, whilst working within accounting practices for the past 6 years. She has advised start-ups faced with rapid growth ranging to established corporate firms. Maria enjoys acquainting herself with clients and businesses, so that she can help improve or implement systems which work for them.

James Trim - BA(Hons)

Digital Accounts Associate

Certified Xero Advisor, QuickBooks Online Certified Pro Advisor

James Trim - BA(Hons)

Digital Accounts Associate

Certified Xero Advisor, QuickBooks Online Certified Pro Advisor

James is a First-Class graduate, and our apprentice accountant. Although he has recently started his journey as an accountant, he has shown that he is eager to learn as much as he can, and help as many of our clients as possible in the process.

Working with accounting software every single day, James has developed his knowledge of how Xero, QuickBooks and other accounting software, can actively help business owners save time with their bookkeeping.

James’ background studying economic history, paired with a desire to assist businesses looking towards their future, makes him a highly valued member of our team.

On the weekend James spends his time playing cricket and watching motorsport at every opportunity.

Leanne Piper

Digital Accounts Associate

Certified Xero Advisor

Leanne Piper

Digital Accounts Associate

Certified Xero Advisor

Leanne joined the Steven Burton & Co team in October 2021 and has fitted in brilliantly and has become a very valuable member of our team. Leanne has completed her Xero training and is fully certified, if you have any Xero questions, give Leanne a call!

Dominique Childs - CDMS-SMM

Client Services Coordinator

Certified Xero Advisor, Certified Digital Marketing Specialist

Dominique Childs - CDMS-SMM

Client Services Coordinator

Certified Xero Advisor, Certified Digital Marketing Specialist

Dominique’s exceptional service ethic stems from her deep commitment to our clients and their businesses. Solving any issues that may arise in a professional and approachable manner, Dominique’s knowledge of accountancy and experience in client facing roles facilitates our client support.

Millie Felstead - AATQB

Digital Accounts Associate

Millie Felstead - AATQB

Digital Accounts Associate

Millie has worked in accountancy since September 2021, she joined our team in May 2022 having previously worked at a large regional firm.

Millie provides our daily bookkeeping service to our clients as well as assisting in the submission of VAT returns, tax returns, and accounts preparation. She is currently completing her AAT Level 4, and hopes to go further in qualifications following this.

Outside of work, Millie enjoys spending time in the countryside with her horse and dogs.

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Sam Nagle

12 May 2023

A truly fantastic accountants. Unlike any other accountants we have had in the past. They are 100 percent on the ball, helpful with fantastic advice. Not just sound accountancy advice but advising the business as a whole in various areas. Strategic quarterly reviews to really delve into the business to make sure profit margins are where they should be, and if they aren’t, they’ll look into improvements that can be made. Nothing is too much and the phone lines are always open for advice. Unlike most accountants their focus isn’t just on completing your annual accounts and not seeing you again for another year. I cannot praise the team enough for all the hard work they put in! They really have shifted our focus onto the aspects of the business that we were perhaps neglecting!

Steve Lincoln

11 May 2023

The team at Steve Burton & Co provide a first class personal service to their customers. They support business owners through every step of the life cycle of their business, adding true value with their relationship.

Toby Ishmael

5 May 2023

I work closely with the team at Steven Burton & Co. to assist their clients with a range of services and I can't speak highly enough of the professionalism and care that they demonstrate for their clients.

Darren Vass

21 March 2023

I've worked with Steven Burton & Co for almost 4 years and I cannot fault their service. Dominique in particular is always available for advice and guidance whenever needed.

Makala Balls

11 December 2022

The team at Steven Burton are friendly, professional and really get to know their clients so their advice is tailored to suit their individual needs. Cuts through all the jargon and offer clear and timely advice. Would highly recommend.

Simon Isaac

28 November 2022

I've worked with Steven Burton & Co for the last 2.5 years and thoroughly recommend their services, based on my experience of working closely with the partners. From sound advice to critical content on what is important for businesses in all aspects of finance and accounting, their passionate approach to helping businesses to manage growth and financial health is highly recommend.

Laura Garnham

21 June 2022

Steve Burton & co are industry experts. The team are always on hand to offer expert advice and consultancy. Providing a much needed level of confidence and we feel a great sense of relief knowing that the business finances are in good hands.

Matthew Joel-Carter

20 April 2022

Being a fairly new business we were looking for a local company to satisfy our accountancy needs, Steve burton came highly recommended from a friend and we choose to use them after our initial meeting, as we were extremely impressed with how professional and friendly they came across. We trust them to run all our accountancy side of things as we are a creative team and this side of things we find extremely daunting, they have explained everything that we are required to do and that they will do for us extremely well and held our hand throughout the process. Trusting your accountancy agency is important to build up a friendly yet professional service and I can honestly say they have managed to do this from day one. Would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for advice and a very dedicated accountancy firm.

Amy Benton Re-mind Coaching Solutions

8 March 2022

Steven and team bring a refreshing approach to accountancy. Giving their clients a crystal clear vision of where they are and what they need to change to achieve the financial outcomes they want from their businesses. Having this level of understanding about your business is a gamechanger if you want to succeed.