Business Details
43 Years
experience
Agile advice for bright businesses
At Cottons Chartered Accountants, we serve a diverse range of clients including SMEs, startups and private individuals from our offices located in Northampton, Daventry, Rugby, Milton Keynes, Lutterworth and London. Since our inception in 1983, we have remained committed to offering a personal, jargon-free service that places clarity and client engagement at the forefront. Our suite of services encompasses tax planning, auditing and comprehensive business advisory support tailored to meet each clients unique requirements.As members of the ICAEW, we uphold the highest benchmarks of ethical conduct, confidentiality and regulatory compliance. Our approach is both proactive and grounded in extensive industry experience, ensuring we are well-positioned to guide our clients through all stages of business development. We are humbled to have been recognised in both the Xero Awards and the Accounting Excellence Awards for two consecutive years. Our consistently positive Google reviews further affirm our dedication to providing trusted, high-quality services that deliver measurable results and long-term value.
Services
Management accounts
Payroll solutions
Bookkeeping services
Software solutions
VAT services
Tax services
Corporate finance
Business planning
Audit assurance
Digital advisory
Details
- Year established: 1983
- Employees: 100
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of experience in accountancy services
- Team includes former Finance Directors and CFOs
- Tailored solutions for business growth and compliance
- Award-winning tax advisory and digital accounting expertise
- Proven track record with clients across diverse sectors
Associations and certifications
- Xero
- Sage
- QuickBooks
Payment methods
- Cash, Checks, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments, Bank transfers
What people say
Knowledgeable and approachable
Held my hand through pandemic
Understand my business
Expert accountants
Services
About Us
Cottons began in 1983 as a modest accountancy practice and has since evolved into a Top 100 firm. Our continued growth, both organic and acquisition-driven, reflects our dedication to delivering expert financial guidance. With five offices and a highly skilled team, we provide dependable and proactive services across all aspects of accountancy and business advisory.
Accounts & outsourcing
We offer a comprehensive accounts outsourcing solution designed to streamline your financial processes. Our professionals handle everything from bookkeeping to complex costing and reconciliations, ensuring reliability and precision. With our help, youll gain clear financial insights delivered in a format suited to your requirements. Trust us to manage your accounting responsibilities with excellence.
Audit and assurance
We understand that audits can appear daunting, which is why our approach is grounded in careful planning and minimal disruption. We work alongside you to fully understand your business, ensuring our findings offer valuable insights. Our audits support legal compliance, promote internal transparency, and bolster stakeholder confidence. This is more than a formalityit's a strategic tool.
Tax Services
Our dedicated tax professionals assist with all aspects of tax, from business start-ups to overseas trading and property transactions. We focus on risk reduction and compliance, ensuring that you neither overpay nor overlook your tax responsibilities. Our proactive approach offers peace of mind through expert advice and efficient handling of all tax matters.
Business Advisory
Our Business Advisory team offers expert support to help you navigate growth challenges with confidence. Through detailed evaluation of your financial data and competitive environment, we tailor recommendations specifically for your enterprise. We pride ourselves on offering clear, honest guidance that helps you sharpen your competitive advantage.
Corporate Finance
At Cottons, our Corporate Finance specialists provide comprehensive support across all phases of your business journey. Whether launching new ideas, exploring ownership options, mergers, or exit strategies, we deliver expert guidance. We prioritise timely, targeted advice and invite you to a free, no-obligation consultation to explore how we can assist your ambitions.
Questions
What accounting software does Cottons Group Rugby recommend?
We recommend Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks, offering tailored implementation and training for each platform.
How does Making Tax Digital affect my business?
From 2026, businesses with income over £50k must use digital record-keeping and quarterly reporting.
Do you offer specialist tax planning services?
Yes, we provide inheritance tax planning, corporate tax optimisation, and R&D tax credit claims.
Can you help with business growth strategies?
Our business advisory team offers forecasting, exit planning, and funding strategies to support growth.
Are your services available outside Northamptonshire?
We serve clients nationwide through offices in Daventry, London, Rugby, and Milton Keynes.
Reviews (5)
Cleaver Electrical Services Services Ltd
Feb 25, 2025
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Having dealt with Daria for a long while I have always found her very proactive, polite and instructive.
Andrew McGavin
Nov 08, 2024
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Cottons Group accountants took over the business of the small local accountant we used some twenty - probably 25+ years ago. Our company has been with Cottons ever since. Effectively Cottons Team has provided our company with virtually flawless service in payroll and accounts for more than twenty years, during which time they have seamlessly grown from strength to strength without impacting current clients, indeed improving service. You could not ask for a more willing friendly pro-active accountancy team to work with. Long may they prosper.
Mandy Daniels
Jun 08, 2024
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Tejas is always thoroughly helpful with my Payroll queries. He is always very polite and no matter how simple my query is he always explains to me how to solve the problem.
Alison Lutener
Apr 06, 2024
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Excellent payroll support with very clear explanations and swift responses to any questions. A great help to our company to know all payroll aspects are managed so well. Used for many years and highly recommend.
Zac Burnell
Oct 25, 2023
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Cottons has been great to work with, Mai completed my tax return and advised on an ongoing tax rebate issue and would recommend them to anyone considering using their service!