With offices situated in Northampton, Daventry, Rugby, Milton Keynes, Lutterworth and London, Cottons Chartered Accountants are proud to support small and medium-sized enterprises, entrepreneurs and individuals with trusted financial and advisory expertise. Since our founding in 1983, we have prioritised delivering services that are straightforward, dependable and tailored to each clients specific context. Our core offerings include tax solutions, statutory audits and business consultancy designed to empower decision-making and foster growth.
Regulated by the ICAEW, we hold ourselves to stringent ethical and professional standards. Our firm combines seasoned expertise with a commitment to personal service, ensuring we understand and respond effectively to each clients needs. Over the years, we have earned industry recognition, including back-to-back nominations for prestigious national awards, while our client reviews highlight the reliability and excellence of our service. At Cottons, we aim to provide more than just advice we deliver clarity, assurance and enduring support for our clients ambitions.
Regulated by the ICAEW, we hold ourselves to stringent ethical and professional standards. Our firm combines seasoned expertise with a commitment to personal service, ensuring we understand and respond effectively to each clients needs. Over the years, we have earned industry recognition, including back-to-back nominations for prestigious national awards, while our client reviews highlight the reliability and excellence of our service. At Cottons, we aim to provide more than just advice we deliver clarity, assurance and enduring support for our clients ambitions.
Details
- Year established: 1983
- Employees: 100
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- Clear, actionable business insight beyond the numbers
- Complete accounting and tax solutions under one roof
- Expert business advice tailored to your growth
- Efficient, thorough audits with a practical approach
- Dedicated support for mergers and acquisitions
- Flexible, real-time management and payroll services
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Payment methods
- Cash, Checks, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments, Bank transfers
Services
Weve built Cottons into a trusted accountancy firm by focusing on people, performance, and professionalism. What started as a small Daventry-based business now serves clients from five offices, including London. Our teams depth of knowledge and shared values ensure each client receives precise, strategic support. Cottons is more than accountants we are long-term partners in success. 
Outsourcing your accounts to our team ensures efficient, stress-free financial management. We provide expert support tailored to your reporting needs, allowing you to focus on business growth. From inventory accounting to detailed financial analyses, our specialists deliver timely, accurate information. Let us manage your finance functions and reclaim valuable internal resources. 
We provide comprehensive audit and assurance services that go beyond compliance, offering clarity and strategic value. Working closely with clients, we explore financial systems and uncover areas for improvement. Whether your audit is mandatory or voluntary, our professional approach ensures the process is smooth and beneficial. Confidence in your financial standing is the result. 
Our tax services team supports you through every tax-related decision, from registering for VAT to handling inheritance tax planning. We prioritise reducing your tax exposure and administrative stress, offering clear, personalised advice. Our expert assistance ensures you meet all legal requirements while making informed financial choices. 
The Business Advisory service is dedicated to providing targeted insights that foster strong and sustainable growth. We collaborate closely with you to examine vital business metrics and market dynamics, delivering honest and practical advice. This approach ensures you receive the support needed to optimise performance and seize growth opportunities. 
Cottons Corporate Finance division delivers end-to-end support for businesses from inception to exit. Whether you are developing a concept, considering shared ownership or mergers, or planning your retirement, our team is ready to assist. We offer strategic advice aligned with your timelines, beginning with a no-cost, no-obligation workshop to clarify your ambitions. People
Adam Schofield
Corporate Finance Manager
Adam joined Cottons at the beginning of 2021 as Corporate Finance Executive after becoming a qualified accountant at his previous firm in 2019. After graduating from the University of the West of England in Bristol with a degree in Economics, Adam started his career as an Auditor before making the move into Corporate Finance. Having gained experience with owner-managed businesses while in the audit sector, Adam then wanted to continue working with SMEs, but on more interesting and exciting projects.
Now as the Corporate Finance Assistant Manager, his role at Cottons involved supporting Guy in all areas of the Corporate Finance Department as well as managing his own engagements. One of Adams favourite parts of the job is meeting clients and finding out about their businesses and ambitions for the future.
Now as the Corporate Finance Assistant Manager, his role at Cottons involved supporting Guy in all areas of the Corporate Finance Department as well as managing his own engagements. One of Adams favourite parts of the job is meeting clients and finding out about their businesses and ambitions for the future.
Emma Reid
Partner
Emma joined Cottons as a trainee in 2004 following the completion of an Accounting with Law degree at the University of East Anglia. Four years later she qualified as a Chartered Accountant whilst building experience working in general practice in our Daventry office. Since 2011 Emma has been based from our Rugby office working closely with owner-managed SMEs in a wide range of sectors to fulfil their accounting and taxation requirements, she made partner in 2018. Outside of work Emma enjoys spending time with her young family and cocker spaniel, Poppy.
Mark Palmer
Partner
Mark is a Partner in our Rugby office. He specialises in general tax planning advising both owner managed businesses and private individuals. Mark said:
My job is varied, I like to develop a relationship with my clients and find that I am often the first port of call on matters that have little to do with accountancy.
My job is varied, I like to develop a relationship with my clients and find that I am often the first port of call on matters that have little to do with accountancy.
Curtis Watson
Client Manager
Curtis joined Cottons in October 2023 and has been assisting with the transition of our recent acquisition of Astute Services Ltd. Curtis looks after a large portfolio of clients which continues to grow. He particularly enjoys meetings clients to talk through their accounts and tax returns and likes helping them to understand their financial position. Curtis also assists clients to plan for future growth and business sustainability.
A qualified chartered accountant, with the ACCA professional accreditation, Curtis works with a wide range of businesses, from sole traders through to larger businesses across a range of sectors.
A qualified chartered accountant, with the ACCA professional accreditation, Curtis works with a wide range of businesses, from sole traders through to larger businesses across a range of sectors.
Luke Prout
Tax Partner
Luke joined Cottons in June 2024 as a Tax Partner and has over 20 years experience in providing tax compliance and advisory services to all sizes of business, their owners, within the UK and also internationally. Prior to joining Cottons, Luke spent 6 years as a Partner of a Top 40 accounting practice and before then spent 13 years at a Top 15 practice. Lukes expertise spans a wide array of tax areas, including Company Tax, Income Tax, Stamp Duty Land Tax, VAT, Inheritance Tax, and Employment Taxes.
Reviews (6)
Peter Rollason
Feb 11, 2025
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Ian Bowie
Jan 17, 2025
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Kat Jocic
Dec 05, 2024
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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.
Anita Twigger
Sep 17, 2024
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Zac Burnell
Oct 25, 2023
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