About Us

Gilroy & Brookes have been providing accountancy and financial management services to individuals, small and medium sized companies, partnerships, charities, clubs and associations since the 1938. We have offices in Aldershot and Alton and our client base is distributed throughout the southeast and southwest.

Over half of our Clients have been with us for more than 10 years and we believe that our continued success is due to providing them with:

• Timely and professional advice.   So successful have we been in tailoring advice to our clients individual needs and business objectives that many Clients regard us as part of their own management team.
• High levels of personal service. At Gilroy & Brookes we get to know each
  Client very well, and develop a good understanding of their business.
• Accessibility. From the Partners down, the Gilroy & Brookes team has a
  well-deserved reputation for its open and friendly approach.
• Continuity. We enjoy a very high level of loyalty from our staff, which
  ensures continuity of involvement, understanding and service for our clients.
• Cost-effective service. We provide a high quality, professional service at a competitive price.

Contact us today for a free initial consultation and begin to find out what a
difference we could make to your financial peace of mind.

Our Team - Brian Green, Laurie Powell, Andy Gruber

Gilroy & Brookes are a local, well-established firm with offices in Aldershot and Alton. Our high level of staff loyalty means we are able to offer a continuity of service and advice based on a real understanding of our clients’ businesses.

Our clients value our professional yet personal service which combines a practical approach with high levels of partner accessibility with many clients even regarding Gilroy & Brookes as part of their own management team.

Please read on for brief introductions to the people who can make a real difference to your business and to your financial peace of mind.

BRIAN GREEN, FCA, Senior Partner, Alton Office

Brian joined Peat Marwick Mitchell (KPMG) 1969 having completed his articles with the firm's founder, Christopher Gilroy. He worked briefly in KPMG's London office and then in their Sierra Leone office for 4 years. In 1975 he re-joined Gilroy & Brookes as a Partner, becoming Senior Partner in 1993.

Brian has lived in Alton for the last 30 years. He is active in the community with the Alton Lions and Military History Society.

LAURIE POWELL BSc FCA, Senior Partner, Aldershot Office

Laurie qualified with Menzies Middleton Hawkins in Farnham before gaining post-qualification training with KMG Thompson McLintock / KMPG Peat Marwick McLintock in Basingstoke. In 1989 he joined Gilroy & Brookes where he was made a Partner in 1990.

He deals with a wide range of businesses from sole traders to small/medium-sized companies, and is the firm's specialist in computer accounting software and audit. The not-for-profit sector is also a special interest where he manages the accounts of residents associations, flat management companies, pension schemes, and charities.

Laurie plays an active role in the local community as Treasurer of a number of societies and charities dedicated to preserving the areas transport heritage.

ANDY GRUBER, Tax Specialist
Andy started his career with Barclays before joining the Inland Revenue in 1974 where he rose to the position of Inspector of Taxes. After 15 years with the Revenue he joined Gilroy & Brookes in 1989 to provide specialist tax advice to a wide range of personal, business and not-for-profit clients.

ALDERSHOT STAFF
Brenda Hobbs	Cashier and Book-keeping
Anna Coote	Accounts and Audit
Pat Cashin	Payroll Manager
Natasha Brown	Payroll and Bookkeeping
Linda Edwards	Cashier and Bookkeeping
Elaine Legg	Secretary to Laurie Powell
Sarah Sayer	Secretary to Brian Green
Joy Pullen	Reception and Administration
ALTON STAFF
Susan Buckland	Accounts and Audit
Debra Stutters	Secretary and Administration
Katharine Howells	Accounts and Audit
Margaret Proud	Secretary to Laurie Powell