Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Accountants in Bicester | Barnes4Business
Barnes4Business is a professionally qualified accountancy practice based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, serving clients across the UK. Established in 2010, we specialise in providing comprehensive financial services to small businesses, including bookkeeping, tax planning, payroll management, and corporate compliance. As members of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), all our work is supervised by qualified accountants, ensuring the highest standards of expertise and reliability. Our approach combines technical proficiency with a client-centric ethos, aiming to be more than just accountants by offering tailored advice that supports long-term business growth.We prioritise proactive financial management through regular account updates, forecasts, and strategic planning to help clients navigate complex tax landscapes and optimise profitability. Our team brings decades of experience in the SME sector, delivering personalised solutions that align with individual client goals and industry-specific challenges.
Services
Accounts
Bookkeeping
VAT Work
Taxation
Payroll
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of SME sector experience in accounting and tax planning
- Our team includes ACCA-certified professionals ensuring compliance and expertise
- We provide proactive financial management through regular account updates and forecasts
- Our services combine technical proficiency with a client-centric, approachable style
- We deliver tailored solutions for bookkeeping, payroll, and tax compliance needs
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Services
Accounts Preparation
We prepare comprehensive annual accounts for companies, self-employed individuals, partnerships, and charities. Our services include compliance reporting to HMRC, performance analysis through management accounts, and budget forecasting. Regular updates help businesses maintain financial control and make informed decisions while meeting regulatory requirements.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning services cover corporate and personal tax returns, capital gains tax advice, and VAT support. We help clients optimise tax efficiency through remuneration planning, pension contributions, and business structure reviews. Our ACCA-qualified team ensures compliance while identifying legitimate opportunities to minimise tax liabilities.
Bookkeeping
We offer full bookkeeping services using leading software like Sage, QuickBooks, and Xero. This includes transaction recording, VAT return preparation, debtor management, and asset purchasing advice. Regular bookkeeping ensures accurate financial records that support effective business decision-making and year-end compliance.
Payroll Services
Our payroll services handle weekly or monthly salary processing, tax deductions, and HMRC submissions. We support directors' remuneration planning, benefits-in-kind reporting, and pension scheme administration. Fixed-fee pricing ensures transparency while maintaining compliance with employment and tax regulations.
VAT Compliance
We provide VAT return preparation, submission, and advisory services. Our expertise includes VAT registration, cash accounting scheme implementation, and reverse charge mechanism guidance. We help businesses navigate complex VAT regulations while ensuring accurate reporting and optimising cash flow.
People
Kelvin Barnes
Founder & Director
Qualified accountant with 30+ years' SME sector experience. Specialises in business growth strategy and tax planning. Holds accounting finance degree from Oxford Brookes University. ACCA member since 1995. Focuses on helping businesses achieve financial efficiency.
Miranda Barnes
Co-Owner & Operations Director
Manages payroll and bookkeeping departments. ACCA-qualified with 15+ years' practice management experience. Oversees day-to-day operations and client service delivery. Volunteer Brownie leader for 20+ years. Ensures operational excellence across all services.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide full accounts preparation, management accounts, budget forecasting, and compliance reporting for companies, self-employed individuals, and charities.
Are you qualified accountants?
Yes, we are ACCA-certified professionals with 30+ years' combined experience in accountancy and tax advisory services for SMEs.
How do you handle VAT compliance?
We prepare and submit VAT returns, advise on VAT schemes, and provide guidance on reverse charge mechanisms and cross-border transactions.
What payroll services do you provide?
We manage payroll processing, tax deductions, HMRC submissions, directors' remuneration planning, and pension scheme administration on fixed-fee terms.
How can you help with tax planning?
We offer strategic tax planning for income optimisation, capital gains, business structures, and inheritance tax, ensuring compliance while minimising liabilities.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Bicester, we work with clients nationwide through remote collaboration and digital accounting solutions.
