Benjamin Burtenshaw (Accountants St Ives)

Ben joined Whitings in October 2021, having previously worked for two smaller firms in the Hertfordshire area whilst completing both the AAT & ACCA qualifications and gaining a wealth of experience in providing accountancy & payroll services. As Manager at the St Ives office he now provides General Practice & VFO Services to a diverse range of clients whilst supporting the team at St Ives with their own personal development.

Being a member of the MTD Group, Ben is always on the lookout for more efficient ways of working by utilising the tools available to us from the likes of Xero, Dext and other SAAS providers as well as ensuring clients are also making good use of these platforms. Recently Ben has also begun exploring the implications of green reporting requirements on SMEs and is reviewing the solutions available to these businesses. Having entered the industry via an apprenticeship himself, Ben is also a keen advocate of providing apprenticeship opportunities to those entering accountancy.

Outside of work Ben spends time with his young family, often taking his daughter to the park or farm. Having recently purchased his first house, he has a never-ending list of DIY tasks that need accomplishing. Despite being the winner of the Wooden Spoon at last year’s Whitings Golf Day, Ben enjoys playing golf, otherwise he is a keen reader and also enjoys following Formula 1.

My Latest Blogs
22nd June 2023 Self-Serve VAT Payment Plans Launched By HMRC

As of 31st May 2023 certain VAT-registered businesses are now able to arrange VAT payment plans directly with HMRC via their online account.   HMRC – Set Up A VAT Payment Plan   Businesses will be eligible to set up the payment plan online if: the latest VAT return has been filed; the total amount…

2nd March 2022 Companies House Proposed Filing Reforms

The Government have announced plans to revamp filing at Companies House for small companies & micro-entities in a move that will see additional information made available to the public when filing company accounts. The reforms are largely seen as an attempt to reduce the levels of economic crime committed through the country.   Currently, small…

17th February 2022 The Perfect App Stack?

With over 1,000 apps available on the Xero App Store alone, it can be difficult to know which apps are best suited to your business.   Whilst every business is unique and will have different requirements, I believe there are two key app types that should always be part of your app selection, or “app…