Business Details
Your Trusted Accountants in Tamworth & Uttoxeter
Established over five decades ago, Philip Barnes has built a reputation as a trusted accounting partner for businesses across Staffordshire. Our team of chartered accountants combines deep technical expertise with a client-centric approach, delivering tailored financial solutions that address the unique challenges of each business. With offices in Tamworth and Uttoxeter, we serve a diverse range of sectors, including SMEs, farming, medical, and manufacturing. Our services extend beyond traditional accounting to include strategic business advisory, tax planning, and R&D claims, ensuring clients receive holistic support.We prioritise understanding our clients' long-term goals, enabling us to provide actionable insights that drive growth and compliance. Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures our team remains at the forefront of industry changes, while our local market knowledge allows us to offer context-specific advice. By maintaining a close-knit team structure, we guarantee personal service with access to specialist expertise when required. This approach has fostered enduring relationships with clients who value our reliability, transparency, and dedication to their success.
Services
Year End Accounts
Tax Planning
Bookkeeping
R&D Claims
Payroll Services
VAT Returns
Business Advisory
Inheritance Tax Planning
Company Secretarial
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in accountancy services.
- Our team provides tailored financial solutions for diverse industries.
- We offer strategic business advisory alongside core accounting services.
- Our local expertise spans Tamworth, Uttoxeter, and surrounding areas.
- We combine personal service with access to specialist knowledge.
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Accountants
Services
Year End Accounts
We prepare accurate year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Our service ensures compliance with statutory requirements while providing clear insights into financial performance. Clients receive timely submissions and strategic advice to optimise future reporting.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning service identifies legitimate opportunities to reduce liabilities across income tax, corporation tax, and capital gains. We combine regulatory expertise with business-specific strategies to ensure compliance while maximising after-tax profits for individuals and companies.
Business Advisory
We provide tailored business advisory services covering financial forecasting, cashflow management, and growth strategies. Our approach combines sector-specific knowledge with hands-on support to help clients navigate challenges and capitalise on opportunities throughout their business lifecycle.
R&D Claims
We assist businesses in claiming R&D tax relief by identifying qualifying activities and preparing compliant submissions. Our expertise ensures clients maximise refunds while maintaining full adherence to HMRC guidelines, with ongoing support for complex claims.
Payroll Services
Our payroll service handles salary calculations, tax deductions, and regulatory reporting for businesses of all sizes. We ensure compliance with real-time information requirements while providing payslips, P60s, and year-end returns with accuracy and punctuality.
People
Chris Humphreys
Partner
Chris Humphreys is a qualified chartered accountant with extensive experience in business advisory and financial management. He specialises in delivering strategic solutions to SMEs, combining technical expertise with practical commercial insights to drive client success.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide year-end accounts, bookkeeping, tax planning, payroll, and business advisory services tailored to SMEs. Our support covers compliance, cashflow management, and growth strategies.
How can you help with tax planning?
We identify tax-saving opportunities through strategic planning for income tax, corporation tax, and capital gains. Our advice ensures compliance while minimising liabilities for businesses and individuals.
Do you support businesses outside Tamworth?
Yes, we serve clients across Staffordshire, including Uttoxeter and surrounding areas. Our services also extend to remote clients through digital communication tools.
Can you assist with R&D tax claims?
Yes, we help businesses claim R&D tax relief by identifying qualifying activities, preparing compliant submissions, and maximising refunds while adhering to HMRC regulations.
What experience do you have in accountancy?
With over 50 years serving local businesses, our chartered accountants combine sector-specific expertise with continuous professional development to deliver reliable, up-to-date financial solutions.
