Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Accountants in Ashbourne
Coates and Partners is a forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, serving clients across the UK and internationally. With over six decades of combined experience, our four-director team delivers tailored financial solutions for businesses and individuals. We specialise in accounts preparation, tax compliance, payroll services, and strategic business advice, prioritising transparency and proactive communication.Our expertise extends to agriculture, probate administration, and technology integration, supported by Sage-certified professionals. We guarantee fixed-fee pricing, prompt responses, and HMRC investigation protection, ensuring clients navigate financial complexities with confidence. Our long-standing client relationships reflect our commitment to combining small-firm personalisation with large-firm expertise.
Services
Accounts Preparation
Business Planning
Company Secretarial
Probate Services
Payroll Management
Tax Compliance
Agricultural Accounting
VAT Advisory
Management Accounts
HMRC Representation
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer 65+ years of agricultural accounting expertise
- Our team includes Sage-certified software specialists
- Proactive probate administration with transparent pricing
- HMRC investigation protection up to 50,000
- Tailored payroll solutions with legislative compliance
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
What people say
Professionalism approachability attention to detail
Totally excellent service high quality
Proactive business advice
Prompt reliable assistance
Expert VAT inspection support
Services
Accounts Preparation
We prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies using advanced software. Our team handles records from handwritten sheets to digital systems, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements. Specialised in Sage packages, we deliver accurate financial statements to support business decision-making.
Probate Services
Our ICAEW-licensed team manages estate administration with compassionate support during bereavement. We handle asset valuation, tax returns, and distribution according to wills, charging based on work complexity rather than estate percentages. Transparent pricing with detailed case estimates provided upfront.
Payroll Management
Full-service payroll bureau handling PAYE, national insurance, and statutory payments. We ensure real-time information compliance, generate payslips, and maintain HMRC documentation. Our tailored solutions reduce administrative burdens while guaranteeing legislative adherence for businesses of all sizes.
Agricultural Accounting
Specialist accounting for farming businesses with 65+ years' experience. We address sector-specific challenges through cost control analysis, performance measurement, and revenue optimisation strategies. Our bespoke spreadsheet system simplifies financial management for agricultural clients.
Business Start-up
Free initial consultation for new businesses covering legal structures, documentation, and tax registration. We assist with company formation, VAT registration, and payroll setup, providing ongoing support to build successful long-term client relationships from business inception.
People
Karen McKenzie
Accountant
Experienced accountant specialising in payroll services and business start-ups with over a decade of client service at Coates and Partners.
Hilary Dowson
Accountant
Senior accountant providing comprehensive tax and financial advice to individuals and businesses for over 15 years with professional integrity.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide accounts preparation, payroll management, tax compliance, business planning, and company secretarial services tailored to small businesses.
How do you handle agricultural accounting requirements?
Our specialist team offers cost control analysis, performance measurement, and bespoke financial systems specifically designed for farming businesses.
What probate services are available?
We administer estates, prepare tax returns, obtain probate, and distribute assets with transparent pricing based on case complexity.
Do you offer HMRC investigation support?
Yes, we provide investigation protection up to £50,000 and professional representation during HMRC enquiries as part of our compliance services.
What technology solutions do you provide?
We advise on accounting software implementation, staff training, and system upgrades with Sage-certified expertise for improved business efficiency.
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