BEDFORD ACCOUNTANTS

David trained with a local firm in Stevenage, qualifying in 1974 as a Chartered Accountant. From 1975 to 1978 he worked for Ernst & Young supervising large corporate audits.

David joined Northwoods in Bedford in 1978 and launched Rawlinson Pryde in 1992.

David’s area of expertise includes auditing companies, charities and solicitors together with advising on all areas of corporate finance.

He is a member of the Rotary Club of Bedford Park, a former President of the Lawn Tennis Association and currently a director of World Tennis.

He is a keen cyclist and county tennis player and has played in masters tournaments around the world.

Tracey joined the firm in 1988 as a trainee and further to gaining expertise in many areas of accountancy and auditing she became a limited partner in 2009. She looks after a varied portfolio of clients, which includes solicitors, insurance brokers, charities and doctors together with small and medium sized companies and group of companies. Tracey also has many years experience in management consultancy services which she provides for a varied number of clients.

Away from the office Tracey is a busy mum of two young children and enjoys a varied social life which includes the theatre and cinema together with keeping fit and eating out.

Matthew became a tax partner of the firm in April 2017; having originally joined as a trainee in 2005 from Bedford School. He successfully completed his exams and practical experience requirements to become admitted as a member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in 2010. He continued to develop his taxation skills further by achieving the prestigious Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) qualification in February 2016 through the Owner Managed Business route.

Matthew has a varied client base and being one of our specialist Chartered Tax Advisers in the firm; he’s often one of the first point of contacts for specialist tax advice within the practice. Matthew is able to advise on specific taxation matters to help you mitigate or defer your tax charges. Areas he is able to provide advice on include Property Taxes, Cryptoassets & Share Trading, Income Tax (incl. overseas matters & The Statutory Residence Test), Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax Planning, Corporation Tax, VAT, HMRC Investigations, along with other specialist taxation matters.

Matthew believes in a proactive approach and likes to make his clients aware of the small tax savings available as well as the larger savings that can be had. He carries this out in a friendly, efficient and approachable manner.

Having joined as a trainee, Matthew has developed his accounting and taxation skills by gaining diverse experience during his time at Rawlinson Pryde & Partners. He works and has worked with sole traders, partnerships, Limited companies and on audits to ensure his clients remain compliant with their statutory obligations. As well as the more complex areas he tackles; he is able to offer assistance in the preparation of management accounts, Cloud Software Programs, day-to-day bookkeeping and completion of VAT returns.

With Matthew’s taxation knowledge he has created some handy booklets and letters for both our existing and prospective clients.

Outside work, Matthew used to assist with the administration of The Friends of the Blues scheme (formerly known as Bonus Try Fund) from 2007 - 2025, which raises circa £30k per annum for the Bedford Blues. He is also a trustee of The Bedford Educational Association, which assists schools and school children in Bedfordshire.

In his spare time he is often seen on the golf course trying to reduce his handicap.  He also enjoys watching all sports, including the Blues play rugby and is a keen skier (especially the steep mogul fields).

Laura became a partner of Rawlinson Pryde in April 2017, having gained experience within the firm for over 10 years. Laura was admitted as a member of the The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in February 2011 after successfully completing the exams and practical experience. Having enjoyed the tax element of her studies, Laura then went onto obtain the prestigious Chartered Institute of Taxation (CTA) qualification in January 2017, making her the ‘go to girl’ when it comes to tax planning.

Laura has a varied portfolio of clients including private clients, sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charities. She believes in good customer care, providing her clients with a professional and friendly service while creating long lasting working relationships.

Being one of the firm’s specialist Chartered Tax Advisors, Laura is able to assist clients with tax planning advice in areas including Personal Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Reliefs, Property Taxes, Inheritance Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT (including overseas aspects), and Cryptocurrency Taxation (both trading and mining).

With the constantly changing rules around Property Tax, Laura has undertaken many property reviews for her clients, helping to find ways to mitigate their taxation liability for Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Laura also prepares company accounts, independent examinations, management accounts, and other ad hoc services for her clients. She has valuable experience in auditing limited companies, charities and solicitors, and in producing group accounts including consolidations.

In her spare time Laura enjoys socialising, playing tennis, watching sports, reading and can often be found at the weekend with a glass of wine in her hand! She also likes to get involved in charity work, with her last challenge involving swimming across the English Channel with a team, to raise money for Cancer Research and a Bedfordshire cancer support group.