Darren Rigden

Darren Rigden

Partner, Audit
Kent

I joined the firm as a graduate trainee in 1998 and have experience advising clients on audit and risk, accounting and strategic matters.

I advise a wide range of clients, including UK and multinational corporate groups, property funds and businesses across a wide range of sectors. My clients range from start-up companies to large AIM-listed groups.

I lead the firm's Food & Beverage sector team and Kent’s Audit team.

What I Do

 Audit and Accountancy

  • Audit
  • Statutory accounts
  • Financial reporting
    • FRS 102, IFRS, UK GAAP
  • Business setups
  • Review of sale and purchase agreements and completion balance sheets
  • Business strategy, forecasting, refinancing and tax planning
  • Capital reorganisations
  • Acquisition accounting support

Outsourced services

  • Company secretarial
  • Management accounts
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll
  • VAT Returns
  • Year-end tax returns
  • Statutory accounts

My Clients

  • Listed companies
  • Groups
  • International Groups
  • Private companies
  • FCA regulated businesses
  • Start-ups
  • Owner-managed businesses
  • Charities and Clubs
  • Schools and Academies

My Insights

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The outlook for UK manufacturers in global markets
The conflict in Iran is the latest challenge for global businesses, increasing the tariff, subsidy and energy cost pressures for UK manufacturers.
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2026 Outlook for the Food & Beverage sector
This article aims to highlight some of the issues facing the Food and Beverage Sector as we enter 2026.
multicolour containers
The outlook for UK manufacturers in global markets
The conflict in Iran is the latest challenge for global businesses, increasing the tariff, subsidy and energy cost pressures for UK manufacturers.
man with ipad
2026 Outlook for the Food & Beverage sector
This article aims to highlight some of the issues facing the Food and Beverage Sector as we enter 2026.

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