Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Solutions
Brotherton Accountants has been serving businesses in Redditch and surrounding areas for over 16 years. Our practice specialises in accounting, tax, and business advisory services, prioritising high-quality customer service through advanced practice management systems. We work with businesses of all sizes across the West Midlands, Warwick, and Worcestershire, ensuring timely completion of work and proactive communication ahead of deadlines. Our approach combines technical expertise with a commitment to understanding each client's unique needs, supported by modern workflow systems and a focus on continuous improvement. 
Services
Accounts Production
Tax Planning
Start Up Help
Cloud Accounting
Payroll Bureau
VAT Accounting
Company Formations
Insolvency Help
Business Development
Highlights and features
- We offer over 16 years of experience in accounting and business advisory services.
- Our proactive approach ensures timely completion of all client work.
- We provide free parking and convenient access from Redditch town centre.
- Our team uses the best practice management systems for efficiency.
- We serve businesses across Redditch, Birmingham, and the West Midlands.
What people say
Exceptional service
Highly recommended
Proactive advice
Excellent support
Knowledgeable team
Services
Accounts Production
We specialise in preparing year-end accounts and management information for SMEs, limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships. Our detailed schedules ensure tax compliance while providing actionable insights into profit margins, cost efficiency, and tax liabilities. This service helps business owners make informed decisions about dividends, operational adjustments, and growth strategies through comprehensive financial analysis.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services focus on minimising liabilities through strategic structuring and reliefs. We advise on optimal business formats, industry-specific tax opportunities, and long-term compliance strategies. By acting as intermediaries with tax authorities and conducting regular reviews, we ensure clients maximise savings while maintaining full adherence to evolving tax legislation.
Cloud Accounting
We implement cloud-based accounting systems like Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks to streamline financial processes. Our free demonstrations and setup training help businesses transition smoothly to digital platforms, improving efficiency through automated invoicing, bank feeds, and real-time financial tracking tailored to individual client needs.
Payroll Bureau
Our payroll services cover RTI submissions, auto-enrolment pensions, and statutory payments for businesses of all sizes. We ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, manage employee deductions, and provide confidential payslips while offering strategic advice on remuneration schemes and employment-related tax obligations.
Business Development
We support business growth through strategic planning tools like SWOT analysis, performance pyramids, and kaizen methodologies. Our advisory services help clients develop marketing strategies, IT systems, and operational improvements to achieve both survival and expansion goals in competitive markets.
People
John Brotherton
Chartered Accountant
With over 16 years leading Brotherton Accountants, John provides expert financial guidance to SMEs. His approach combines technical accounting knowledge with strategic business advice, helping clients transition from sole traders to limited companies and implement efficient cloud accounting systems.
Nancy
Payroll Specialist
Nancy manages payroll operations with expertise in auto-enrolment pensions and statutory compliance. Clients praise her clear communication and support in navigating complex payroll requirements for businesses across various industries.
Ricky
Accounting Advisor
Ricky assists clients with tax planning and business strategy, offering practical solutions tailored to individual company needs. His collaborative approach helps businesses optimise financial processes and achieve long-term growth objectives.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for SMEs?
We provide accounts production, tax planning, payroll, VAT management, cloud accounting solutions, and business development advice specifically tailored for small and medium enterprises.
Do you support businesses transitioning to limited companies?
Yes, we guide clients through company formation, structure selection, and ongoing compliance requirements for transitioning from sole traders to limited companies.
How do you help with cloud accounting implementation?
We offer free demonstrations, setup assistance, and training for Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks platforms to streamline your financial operations.
What tax planning strategies do you specialise in?
We focus on business structure optimisation, industry-specific tax reliefs, and long-term compliance strategies to minimise liabilities while maintaining HMRC adherence.
Do you provide payroll services for different business sizes?
Yes, our payroll bureau handles RTI submissions, auto-enrolment pensions, and statutory payments for both small businesses and larger organisations.
How do you support business growth strategies?
We use SWOT analysis, performance pyramids, and kaizen methodologies to develop tailored growth plans for clients across various industries.
Reviews (4)
Mary Elmes
Sep 30, 2021
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John Brotherton and his team are exceptional. The service John provides is excellent. I would recommend Brotherton & Co. John goes above and beyond to assist me. When I moved from one software to another he was very patient with me and through his guidance and support I now love new way of doing accounts for the business.
Jessica G.
Sep 19, 2021
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We highly recommend Brotherton and Co, John and the team are professional, approachable and go above and beyond. We cannot fault the service that they provide, the team are quick to respond, so helpful and extremely knowledgeable. John is great at explaining complex information in a way we can understand and implement into our business. We are so happy with the service we have received so far and look forward to continuing our successful working relationship with Brotherton and Co.
Nick Richards
Aug 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Cant thank Brothertons enough for the work they completed for us. Their professional attitude and accuracy was excellent and so reassuring after being let down badly by others within the local financial sector. Special thanks to John and Ricky, also Nancy their assistant on the reception who was so responsive.
Cant thank Brothertons enough for the work they completed for us. Their professional attitude and accuracy was excellent and so reassuring after being let down badly by others within the local financial sector. Special thanks to John and Ricky, also Nancy their assistant on the reception who was so responsive.
Sarah Richards
Apr 05, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I have been working with Brotherton & Co Accountants for over a decade. The help they have provided for myself and my business has been second to none. I highly recommend them. Professional and accessible they have added value to my business.
I have been working with Brotherton & Co Accountants for over a decade. The help they have provided for myself and my business has been second to none. I highly recommend them. Professional and accessible they have added value to my business.
