Aston Berry 

Avoid at all cost
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This company needs shutting down for what they put small businesses through

Do not deal with this company1

I would confirm everything whay have been told about them in others 1start reviews.

They charge they commission, HMRC reject an application and Aston Berry left me to deal with it.

Email correspondences take months with no results.

Bad experience

Do not use this company. Their 'compliance dept' will say you have a justified R&D claim, submit the claim on your behalf but not show you what they are claiming for, charge their commission then you are left to justify to HMRC when the claim is rejected for something you had no idea was being presented on your behalf. This is true for a number of companies we have spoken to so this isn't a 1-off experience. Their guarantee isn't worth the email it's written on you have to take on HMRC yourself which I'm sure nobody wants. We should have known if it sounds too good to be true it generally is. Conned!

Just been told by one of their team that this company is just in the process of liquidation so be very careful

Do not submit anything to them or deal with them for any financial interests whatsoever.

AVOID AVOID AVOID. This company are completely incompetent, they will do all they can to claim money back but when something is a miss they run for the hills. DO NOT DEAL WITH THEM you have been warned.

Avoid at all costs, told me I was able to claim in r&d, filed the account,
Then I had hmrc ringing me saying I was not eligible to make the r&d claim and to withdraw it immediately unless I wanted the fraud team looking into it.

I’ve told Aston berry this and all they have done is invoiced me for 8k.

The guy who filled my claim basically told me everything to say to make the claim pass through.

If you're contacted by Aston Berry, I recommend taking the time to do a quick bit of research before progressing with a claim, including looking up Green Jellyfish on Google and LinkedIn.

Aston Berry appears to share a direct connection with this company (listed as GJ2020 Limited), including the same business address listed on Companies House.

If you're considering working with the likes of Aston Berry or Green Jellyfish, I advise proceeding with upmost caution. It's important to ensure you're partnering with a reputable and transparent tax specialist when submitting claims to HMRC. Taking a few moments to verify the company’s credibility can save potential issues and significant stress further down the line.

Bartosz is unique is the discharge of his services. His professional skills are bonus to the organisation. The processes are straight forward. Statements are well scripted and presented, explained in professional manners.

BART seems very good at his job, I was concerned at the standard of the report he wrote but went with it anyway under “the guarantee”
He told me I’d be paid after it was submitted, or after an appeal under the guarantee….. now after that it’s been re:submitted and nothing from the guarantee. I’ve been passed onto the customer services department now- and they’ve told him not to chase my claim anymore internally!!!
The 1st part Hmrc refunds is any outstanding corporation tax… they seem quite willing to do this but then the claim gets stopped further along, the first time this happened Aston berry didn’t ask for nothing- now it’s been resubmitted and I’ve temporarily been refunded they’re chasing me for a payment towards this- yet won’t understand this CT will be revoked further along when the claim gets rejected again and where their guarantee should kick in
I was told initially I should have money within a couple of months….its now been 4 and nothing but stress….
And after reading a few of these other comments now I’m going to be double checking my hmrc account today and maybe getting my solicitor involved!!!

I personally wouldn’t bother to anyone thinking of this process…..

Bart explained everything and was very helpful talked me threw to whole process now lets wait the refund..

Bartosz Brodacki​​​​ was amazing from the very start!!! At first I was extremely cautious that a tax refund could even be possible so I wasn't interested in the phone calls but once I was put at ease and spoke to my accountant I went with it. Bartosz is extremely helpful, professional, knowledgeable, supportive and amazing at his role. Within no time at all I received the refund and it has made a huge difference to my finances and I am so so grateful for everything he did to support me and get me the funds that I deserved. I feel so lucky to have received his call now.

I found Bartosz Brodacki very easy to work with. He is very helpful and professional. Looking forward to working together in the future. thanks

Was sold a win no fee claim and 6k down the line no end in sight and being passed from department to department
Worst mistake I have ever made stay well clear

Dean always helps me every year with my R&D 😄 helpful and great customer service from start to finish.

This was a very streamlined experience from beginning to end. Dean Key walked me through the process with intelligence, clarity and detail. Once I had all the important and required information to hand, Dean took care of everything. I would highly recommend Dean and his team to other companies.

Reliable and diligent throughout, Dean Key was swift and professional with all his communications. I would not hesitate to recommend Aston Berry to friends and family as the were honest and straighforward in all interactions.

Very clever company that get you to write a review whilst asking you questions before they even do anything (thus why highly rated)
I so wished I’d never been recommended this company, they ask to access your HMRC account to check updates on claims then as soon as any money is paid they quickly change the payment details so it can be withdrawn into there account.
Loads of calls and emails sent trying to sort but nothing ever happens
The ‘insurance’ they ask you to take is a joke too as they won’t ever pay out , my claims been going on over 6 months and no closer to finding a result than when I started!! They’ve even taken 2k hmrc paid out then recalled they now want it back so I’ll be left out of pocket , AVOID at all cost be warned

Patient, knowledgeable and helpful.
Quick responses to queries
Nothing was a problem
Thank you

I was very impressed by how professional, helpful and knowledgeable Bartosz was during the whole process.
I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Aston Berry and in particular Bartosz, to anyone interested !