At Cottons, we are more than just accountants; we are strategic partners to ambitious individuals and organisations. Our aim is to demystify financial processes, offering advice that is both clear and impactful. We prioritise meaningful client relationships, investing time to fully understand your business so we can provide solutions tailored to your goals and challenges.
Our firm delivers a wide array of professional services, including full-service accounting, audit and assurance, corporate finance, and tax advisory. Every service is carried out with integrity, precision, and a focus on long-term value. From bookkeeping to complex mergers, we approach every project with the same dedication to excellence. By choosing Cottons, youre choosing a firm that places your growth and success at the heart of everything we do.
Our firm delivers a wide array of professional services, including full-service accounting, audit and assurance, corporate finance, and tax advisory. Every service is carried out with integrity, precision, and a focus on long-term value. From bookkeeping to complex mergers, we approach every project with the same dedication to excellence. By choosing Cottons, youre choosing a firm that places your growth and success at the heart of everything we do.
Served areas
- Northampton
Details
- Year established: 1983
- Employees: 100
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- Business advisors focused on clarity and growth
- Tailored support for every client’s unique needs
- Complete accounting and tax solutions offered
- Experts in audits, assurance, and compliance
- Trusted by clients and industry professionals
- Clear, jargon-free insights and practical advice
Payment methods
- Cash, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments, Bank transfers, Financing available
Services
With our accounts outsourcing, the complexities of financial management are handled by experts. Whether its inventory accounting, cost tracking, or detailed reporting, we deliver high-quality support tailored to your needs. Free your internal resources and allow your business to focus on strategic goals while we take care of compliance and precision accounting.
Cottons offers professional tax services designed to support your decision-making at key financial moments. Whether launching a venture or planning your estate, our team offers insights and handles complex requirements with care. We focus on safeguarding your interests, reducing liabilities and simplifying compliance. Trust us to make your tax responsibilities more manageable and informed.
The Corporate Finance team at Cottons delivers expert advisory services at each stage of the business lifecycle. Whether youre starting a new venture, navigating a merger, or ready to retire, we offer strategic guidance to suit your needs. A complimentary discovery session provides an opportunity to align our support with your plans. Were committed to efficiency and precision.
Our firm provides a structured and efficient audit process tailored to your business's financial landscape. From initial consultation to final reporting, we ensure every step is carried out with clarity and attention to detail. Audits not only satisfy statutory requirements but also offer strategic value through improved financial oversight and operational transparency.
Success depends on more than ambitionit requires strategic direction rooted in experience. Our advisory team offers bespoke support, drawing on deep analysis of your business metrics and competitors. We speak openly about where improvements are needed, ensuring no time is wasted. With us, you gain clarity, purpose, and a clear route to sustainable growth.
People
Aiman Khan
Senior Accountant
Aiman joined Cottons as a Semi-Senior Accountant in October 2024 and quickly qualified as a Senior Accountant in 2025. Based in the Northampton office, he is Xero certified and holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from Anglia Ruskin University, graduating in 2012. Aiman began his career in industry and transitioned to practice in 2019, previously working at a top 100 firm in Peterborough.
Alice Collins-Markham
Senior Accountant
Alice joined Cottons in August 2022, as part of the acquisition of J R Watson & Co, she had been with them since leaving school and completed her AAT apprenticeship whilst there. She worked her way up from junior level, gaining skills in a variety of areas, and now has over a decade of experience. Alices role includes working on accounts and tax and she is also part of our audit team; she enjoys meeting with and talking to clients and is always happy to assist where possible with any queries they may have.
Ashleigh Musgrove
Tax Senior
Ashleigh joined Cottons in December 2022 as a Tax Senior and works in our Northampton office. She initially completed a degree in Psychology at Coventry University before starting her career in Personal Tax. Ashleigh has since gained 5 years experience working in personal tax compliance for a top 10 firm and specialises in the completion of self-assessment tax returns.
Basit Abdul Latif
Senior Accountant
Basit an ACCA Finalist and MSc Accountancy and Finance qualified accountant joined Cottons in Feb 2022 as a Senior Accountant on a part-time basis and now working full-time with them from Feb 2023.
He has worked previously as a Senior Accountant in Pearl Chartered Accountants for 7 months. Also, as a Senior Accountant for 25 months at Base Practice Support Ltd. His background is mostly working on the preparation of YE Statutory Accounts, VAT returns, Management Accounts and Bookkeeping of SMEs. Also works on preparation of Personal Tax Returns.
He has worked previously as a Senior Accountant in Pearl Chartered Accountants for 7 months. Also, as a Senior Accountant for 25 months at Base Practice Support Ltd. His background is mostly working on the preparation of YE Statutory Accounts, VAT returns, Management Accounts and Bookkeeping of SMEs. Also works on preparation of Personal Tax Returns.
Charles Hill
Partner
Charles has built up considerable experience over the past 10 years specialising in advising and assisting entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses with their forward strategy and compliance requirements. Charles qualified as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant with Cottons in 2016 after graduating with a degree in Economics, and after a 5 year stint working with a portfolio of SMEs in a variety of sectors at a top 12 firm, returned to Cottons in 2022 to contribute to its continued expansion.
Reviews (7)
June Taylor
Jan 27, 2025
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I have been using Cottons Accountants for 18 years. I feel I can entirely trust them to get it right. I submit what I know, and they do all the rest. They are friendly and the phone is answered whenever I call. As a self employed person, not having to worry about getting taxation right, is well worth the charge.
I would recommend Cottons to anyone.
I would recommend Cottons to anyone.
Jacqui Perrat
May 12, 2024
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James Gardner
Mar 08, 2021
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Derek Holder
May 25, 2018
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May 13, 2018
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May 09, 2018
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Mar 27, 2018
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