Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting Services in Daventry
Established in 1983, Cottons Group has grown from a small practice in Daventry to a Top 100 firm with over 100 staff across five offices. Our expertise spans accountancy, tax advisory, and business support, combining technical proficiency with a client-centric approach. We prioritise attentiveness, analytical problem-solving, and accountability, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions aligned with their ambitions.With a history of strategic acquisitions and expansion into London, we maintain a deep understanding of regional markets while offering nationwide services. Our team includes former Finance Directors and CFOs, providing clients with strategic insights grounded in real-world business experience.
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
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of accountancy expertise since 1983
- Team includes former Finance Directors and CFOs
- Specialist digital advisory services for real-time financial insights
- Tailored solutions for businesses across 10+ sectors
- Award-winning client support with 98% satisfaction rate
Associations and certifications
- Xero Platinum Partner
- Sage Partner
- QuickBooks Partner
What people say
Knowledgeable and approachable
Understand business challenges
Expert tax planning
Reliable compliance support
Strategic financial insights
Services
Management accounts
Real-time financial reporting tailored to business needs. Our management accounts provide actionable insights for decision-making, supporting grants applications and investor relations. Services include monthly/quarterly reporting, cashflow analysis, and strategic forecasting. Clients gain transparent financial visibility to optimise business performance.
Payroll solutions
Comprehensive payroll management ensuring HMRC compliance. We handle tax calculations, pension auto-enrolment, payslip generation, and year-end returns. Digital systems enable seamless BACS payments and real-time reporting. Businesses save time while maintaining 100% accuracy in employee payments and statutory obligations.
Bookkeeping services
Cloud-based bookkeeping maintaining accurate financial records. Services include transaction recording, ledger management, and balance sheet preparation. Real-time data synchronisation ensures up-to-date financial visibility. Clients receive regular profit/loss reports to support informed business decisions while focusing on core operations.
VAT services
Specialist VAT advisory and compliance services. We manage registration, return submissions, and HMRC correspondence. Expertise in partial exemption calculations and complex schemes ensures tax efficiency. Businesses benefit from risk mitigation and optimised VAT recovery strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
Digital advisory
Cloud accounting implementation using Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks. Services include software selection, data migration, and staff training. Real-time dashboards provide KPI tracking and forecasting capabilities. Businesses gain secure, accessible financial infrastructure aligned with Making Tax Digital requirements and future growth needs.
Questions
What accounting software do you recommend?
We recommend Xero (Platinum Partner), Sage, and QuickBooks. Our team provides implementation support and training for all major platforms.
Are you HMRC-recognised tax agents?
Yes, we're authorised tax agents with 40+ years' experience preparing returns for businesses and individuals across all sectors.
Do you offer cloud accounting services?
Yes, we specialise in cloud accounting implementation using Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks with full staff training included.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We work with clients in agriculture, healthcare, property, manufacturing, professional services, and 10+ other sectors.
How do you handle year-end accounts?
We prepare statutory accounts for Companies House submission, including financial statement preparation and tax compliance.
What is your MTD for Income Tax support?
We provide MTD-compliant software setup, quarterly reporting, and final declaration submission from April 2026.
