Berkshire: Haslams assists James Cowper Kreston to expand in Reading

Accountants James Cowper Kreston has acquired new offices in Reading, taking 6,000 sq ft of space at Reading Bridge House which has recently undergone extensive refurbishment. 

Reading Bridge benefits from being stepping distance from the brand new £897 million redeveloped Reading Station.

The award-winning accountancy practice has 200 staff in offices based in Reading, Newbury, Henley-on-Thames, Oxford and Southampton. The firm provides advice to a wide range of businesses and private tax clients, ranging from start-up ventures to blue-chip plcs and private individuals.

Managing partner Robert Holland said: “James Cowper Kreston is the go-to firm for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals with complex tax affairs. Our teams in Reading and Southampton are growing following increasing demand for our services and these larger offices will enable our teams to continue to develop.”

Stephen Holt of Haslams, who advised James Cowper Kreston on the acquisition, commented: “After considering the options, the newly-refurbished Reading Bridge House was a very good fit for the requirement and the firm's corporate image.

"Reading’s road and rail links as well as the pending arrival of Crossrail in 2018 mean that Reading continues to be an attractive option for companies looking to be well located within the Thames Valley.”