About
Stuart Crook divides his time between the Thame, Oxford and London offices. He holds his Professional ACA Qualification and a degree in Maths and Accounting from Oxford Brookes University. Stuart has been with Wellers since 1999.Stuart has a natural understanding of the issues and opportunities that face Oxfordshire based businesses. He is keen to develop the Wellers Oxfordshire client base by providing valuable input on the strategic side of running a business as well as financial processes. This often means working closely with both the MD and FD of a business, analysing future opportunities and areas for growth.
Stuart specialises in SME owner managed businesses and works on strategic growth, tax planning and valuations. His sector knowledge spans Information Technology, Innovation, Professional service, Construction and Hospitality.
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Business investments are at an all-time low: could Venture capitalists be the...
Tom Biggs, Associate at Wellers, discusses why business investments are at a record low and how owner-managers can raise finance through Venture Capitalist. Investing is a game of risk. It doesn’t matter the state of the market, there is always an element of uncertainty. Nothing is ever a sure thing. So, the question becomes, how big of a risk is the investment and is the bank willing to […]
Your FREE guide to the Spring Budget 2023
Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt’s Budget 2023 revolved around the theme of back-to-work through the extension of free childcare, and the lifting of pension caps.
The Importance of Business Budgeting When Managing Rising Costs
Stuart Crook, Partner at Wellers, one of the UK’s leading mid-tier accountancy firms, considers why business budgeting is critical to businesses’ survival during unprecedented cost increases.
Meeting Tom Biggs of Wellers
Tom Biggs, newly appointed as an Assoiciate at Wellers spoke with Edward Michael of B4 about his new roles, how Tom and his team impact their clients journeys, and what he is excited about moving forward with Wellers.
What is corporation tax in the UK
Beth Whitmore FCCA explains exactly what corporation tax means for your business and the reliefs and allowances you need to explore.
4 New Associates at Wellers!
Stuart Crook FCA, celebrates the rise of another 4 members of staff to Associate level at Wellers.
What is the purpose of a business plan?
James Tillotson FCA explains why you should use an advisor to establish a viable plan for your start-up.
What is Venture Capital? How it can help you raise finance...
Ercan Demiralay FCCA explains what venture capital funding is and how it can work to help grow your SME business.
What to include in the preparation of monthly management accounts?
Joe Lennon FCCA highlights the different reporting elements and benefits of management accounts.
What is Capital Gains Tax in the UK?
Stuart Crook FCA, explains the concept of Capital Gains Tax and how it’s applied to the profits made on the sales of assets.
Oxford Firm Appoints Three New Partners
Leading, mid-market accountancy firm, Wellers, has promoted three of its Millennial team members to Partners, as the firm continues to stand out as a regional employer in both London and Oxfordshire.
The Autumn Budget 2021 – a new age of big government
Chris Thompson and Tom Biggs ACA CTA, review the Chancellor’s announcements from the latest Budget.
The 9 Building Blocks For Recovery
We’re definitely not out of the woods yet but we’re certainly in a position to start ‘cautiously’ planning for the future. Representatives from B4’s Professional Services Hub got together to discuss what advice they’re giving their clients to build the foundations for recovery and what they’re doing in their own businesses to get in shape to hit the ground running.
Overcoming Our Biggest Challenges
It’s been almost a year of turbulence, a year like no other, certainly a year none of us will ever forget. But, as days turned into weeks and the weeks turned into months, the realities of a new business world came into view. When would we see our colleagues again? Would we ever be together under the same roof? Can our business survive this? When B4 members from the Professional Services Hub got together recently, the stand out concern for them was the wellbeing of their colleagues.
B4 Professional Services Day
It’s B4 Professional Services Day at B4. So we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.
B4 Professional Services Day
It’s Professional Services Day at B4 so we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.
Protecting Business Ideas from Being Stolen
Wellers has helped countless entrepreneurs build and sell their businesses from its offices in Oxford, Banbury, Thame, and London.
How to avoid the danger of customer and supplier over-reliance?
Simon Smith, Partner at Oxfordshire based accountancy firm, Wellers, which has offices in Oxford, Banbury, Thame, and London, discusses how SME businesses can avoid the pitfalls of relying on a select few customers and suppliers.
Oxford Firm Appoints Three New Associates
In spite of the COVID-19 crisis, leading Oxfordshire-based accountancy firm, has promoted three of its young team members to Associate level, as the firm continues to support young talent within the business.
Accountancy implications for employers / individuals in the wake of COVID-19...
Hear from Stuart Crook of Wellers Accountants on the implications of COVID-19.
Budget response from Wellers Accountants
£18 billion increase in general public spending, but tax measures were relatively few.
Growing a Business: Raising Finance
Wellers has helped countless entrepreneurs build and sell their businesses from its offices in Oxford, Banbury, Thame, and London. Here, Stuart Crook shares some advice on what companies need to know about raising finance.
Sale Time
Wellers has helped countless entrepreneurs build and sell their businesses from its offices in Oxford, Banbury, Thame and London. Here, they share some top advice on how to ensure the best price when it comes to sale time.
Wellers Appoints Three New Partners
Leading Oxfordshire accountancy firm, has welcomed three new partners, Chris Thompson, Ross Andrews and Joe Lennon, as it continues to strengthen its leadership team and drive the business forward.
The Leadership legacy at Wellers
At the start of 2019, my colleague Christina Nawrocki took over from Kathleen Parker as Wellers’ new Managing Partner. She has become just the second woman to occupy the role in our firm’s 75 year history. This represents a further, progressive development in our culture and values.
A summary of the Budget 2018 – was it a missed...
The key announcements from the Chancellor’s latest Budget briefing.
How to claim statutory maternity pay as an employer
The requirement in recent years for employers to comply with Real Time Information (RTI) reporting and Pension Auto Enrolment, mean the cost of employing people has risen significantly. Given such financial commitments and the complexities of running a payroll, time off for maternity can be another headache for employers to deal with.
How to keep your investors happy
You may have just completed a fundraising round (in which case congratulations), or you may be pitching for investment (good luck).
What are management accounts? What you need from them
Management accounts are a summary of accounting data, containing the financial information business owners and key management need to make fully informed decisions on the day-to-day running of their organisation. Examples of what you might expect to report on include monitoring sales, stock, margins and cash.
What you need to know from the Autumn Budget 2017
Debbie Austin of Wellers assesses the Budget and its impact on businesses and individuals.
Your free guide to the Autumn Budget 2017
Download this guide for a summary of the Chancellor’s announcements from the latest Autumn Budget 2017 statement. This covers the key tax policies and developments that are likely to impact on your business and personal finances.
The different types of shares in a limited company
Working on a start-up or early stage business can produce a real variety of emotions ranging from excitement at the endless possibilities, to anxiety over dealing with all the paper work and filing deadlines.