Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Accountants in Peterborough
Established in 2009, Coates Business Services has built a reputation for delivering tailored accountancy, bookkeeping, and payroll solutions to businesses and individuals across Peterborough and beyond. Our team combines extensive industry experience with a commitment to staying ahead of legislative changes, ensuring clients receive compliant, efficient, and cost-effective services. Specialising in cloud accounting, tax investigations, and payroll outsourcing, we work closely with sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and charities.Our director, Matthew Coates, holds professional qualifications with the Association of Accounting Technicians and the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, while our payroll manager, Beverley, brings operational expertise. Client testimonials highlight our reliability, proactive support, and ability to simplify complex financial processes. We prioritise transparency, personalised service, and leveraging technology to streamline financial management for our clients.
Services
Accountancy
Payroll Services
Bookkeeping
Tax Investigations
Cloud Accounting
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of combined experience in payroll and accountancy services.
- Our team holds professional qualifications with the Association of Accounting Technicians and Institute of Certified Bookkeepers.
- We provide tailored cloud accounting solutions aligned with HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements.
- Our payroll service includes compliance support for auto-enrolment pensions and legislative changes.
- We have successfully supported accountants and businesses by outsourcing payroll at competitive rates.
What people say
Highly professional
Efficient payroll service
Trusted partner
Reliable support
Expert guidance
Services
Accountancy
We provide comprehensive accountancy services tailored to businesses of all sizes. Our expertise includes preparing statutory accounts, tax returns, and financial statements compliant with UK regulations. We work closely with clients to ensure accuracy and transparency in financial reporting, helping them make informed business decisions while maintaining compliance with evolving legislative requirements.
Payroll Services
Our payroll services cover end-to-end management of employee payments and compliance. We handle salary calculations, tax deductions, auto-enrolment pensions, and real-time reporting using Iris Payroll Professional software. By staying updated on legislative changes, we ensure businesses avoid penalties while providing employees with timely, accurate payslips and year-end documentation.
Cloud Accounting
We implement cloud accounting solutions using platforms like Xero and QuickBooks to modernise financial management. This enables real-time access to financial data, seamless collaboration, and compliance with HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements. Our services include system setup, data migration, and ongoing support to help businesses leverage technology for improved efficiency and decision-making.
Tax Investigations
We assist businesses and individuals during HMRC tax investigations by providing expert representation and documentation support. Our approach focuses on resolving discrepancies efficiently while minimising disruption. We also offer proactive advice to reduce the risk of future investigations through accurate record-keeping and compliance strategies.
Payroll Outsourcing
We offer payroll outsourcing solutions for accountants and businesses seeking cost-effective compliance. Our services include processing payrolls for clients of accountancy firms, ensuring accurate payments and adherence to tax laws. By handling payroll tasks, we enable accountants to focus on core advisory roles while delivering value to their clients at competitive rates.
People
Matthew Coates
Director
Matthew Coates, a qualified AAT and ICB member, has over 15 years of experience in payroll and accountancy. He founded Coates Business Services in 2009 and specialises in cloud accounting and compliance. Outside work, he teaches music and runs a school choir in Thorney.
Beverley
Payroll Manager
Beverley joined the company in 2011 and became Payroll Manager in 2012. She manages payroll operations with expertise in legislative compliance and client support. Outside work, she is a full-time parent and contributes to local school music initiatives.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide accountancy, bookkeeping, payroll processing, cloud accounting solutions, tax investigations, and compliance support for businesses and individuals.
How do you handle payroll compliance?
We use Iris Payroll Professional software and stay updated on legislative changes to ensure accurate tax deductions, auto-enrolment pensions, and timely reporting.
Are you HMRC-compliant for Making Tax Digital?
Yes, we implement cloud accounting systems like Xero and QuickBooks to meet HMRC's MTD requirements and ensure seamless digital tax submissions.
Can accountants outsource payroll to you?
Yes, we offer tailored payroll outsourcing for accountants, allowing them to provide competitive services to their clients at reduced costs.
How do you support tax investigations?
We provide expert representation, documentation preparation, and compliance strategies to resolve HMRC investigations efficiently and minimise business disruption.
