Business Details
43 Years
experience
Agile advice for bright businesses
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.
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
About Us
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.
Accounts & outsourcing
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.
Audit and assurance
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.
Tax Services
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.
Business Advisory
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.
Corporate Finance
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.
Reviews (6)
Richard Hunter
Apr 21, 2026
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I always receive excellent support, advice and guidance from Cottons. I would especially like to thank Chris Elkin, Senior Accountant, for his support continued support over many years.
Richard Hunter
Richard Hunter
Peter Rollason
Feb 11, 2025
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Cottons are a professional, practical and approachable firm of accountants. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
Ian Bowie
Jan 17, 2025
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Fantastic company to work with. Approachable and knowledgeable throughout. A special mention to the support given by Tejas in payroll.
Kat Jocic
Dec 05, 2024
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We highly recommend Cottons! We have been with them for many years and their service is brilliant. James from payroll, Basit from accounts and the rest of the team are very professional, knowledgeable, helpful, respond quickly to queries, and just a pleasure to work with.
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.
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!