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Barton Accountancy
ICAEW Chartered · Ashby-de-la-Zouch & Swadlincote

Clarity over your numbers.
Confidence in your decisions.
Full control of your finances.

We don't just file your accounts and disappear. We sit alongside your business all year — keeping your numbers current, planning ahead and making sure you never get a surprise.

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ICAEW Chartered
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ICAEW Chartered Accountants
Fixed monthly fees
No surprise bills
Proactive all year round
Ashby-de-la-Zouch & Swadlincote
Xero Bronze Partner
5-star Google reviews
2-week average switch time
ICAEW Chartered Accountants
Fixed monthly fees
No surprise bills
Proactive all year round
Ashby-de-la-Zouch & Swadlincote
Xero Bronze Partner
5-star Google reviews
2-week average switch time
Barton Accountancy
ICAEW Chartered Accountants
Xero Bronze Partner

Sound familiar?

Most businesses don't have an accountant.
They have a filing service.

If any of these ring true, you're not getting what you should be.

01
You only hear from them at year-end
No check-ins, no planning, no conversation. Just a bill and a set of accounts you don't fully understand.
02
You're never sure where you stand
Your numbers are months out of date. You're making decisions based on gut feel, not real figures.
03
Surprise invoices keep landing
An email here, a phone call there — and suddenly your bill is twice what you expected. No one told you.

The difference

There's a better way to work with an accountant.

Typical accountantBarton Accountancy
ContactOnce a year, maybe twice Regular check-ins, always available
Your numbersMonths out of date Up-to-date, every month
FeesHourly clock, surprise extras One fixed monthly fee, everything included
Tax planningAfter the fact, if at all Proactive, before year-end
SoftwareSpreadsheets or outdated tools Xero setup, training and support
ProblemsSlow response, extra charges Call us, we'll sort it — no extra cost
SwitchingComplex, drawn-out process 2 weeks average, we handle everything
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£0
Surprise bills
— ever
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Weeks — average
switch time

What we do

Everything your business needs.
Under one roof.

One accountant. One fixed fee. All of this included.

Accounts, tax & compliance
Annual accounts, corporation tax, self assessment, confirmation statements and VAT returns. Everything filed on time, every time. Pre year-end reviews to minimise your tax bill.
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Fixed monthly fee
One clear fee, agreed upfront. Covers everything. No surprise invoices, no clock-watching.
Payroll & CIS
Weekly or monthly payroll, RTI submissions, auto-enrolment, CIS returns.
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Management accounts
Monthly P&L, balance sheet, KPIs and quarterly reviews.
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Cloud & Xero
Setup, migration, training and Making Tax Digital compliance.
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Start-ups & company formation
Companies House registration, HMRC setup, Xero, bank advice and structure planning. Everything you need from day one.
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Thinking of switching?
We handle the entire process. Most clients are fully switched within two weeks — no disruption, no drama.
Switch to Barton

What our clients say

Don't take our word for it. Take theirs.

Real reviews from real clients on Google.

Free tools

Try before you talk to us. No strings.

Interactive calculators and quizzes to help you understand where your business stands.

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Business Health Check
Answer a few quick questions and get a snapshot of where your business finances stand right now.
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Do I Need an Accountant?
Not sure if you need professional help yet? This 2-minute quiz will tell you.
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True Cost of Hiring
Thinking of taking on staff? See the real cost including NI, pension and overheads.
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Ready for a real conversation?
Get a free, no-obligation quote. We'll tell you exactly what we'd charge.
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Is this you?

We're not the right fit for everyone.
But we might be for you.

Tick any that sound like you
These are the kinds of businesses we do our best work with.
I want to actually understand my numbers
I'm tired of surprise bills from my accountant
I want proactive tax planning, not just filing
I want an accountant I can actually phone
I'm growing and need someone who keeps up
I want to move to Xero but need help getting set up

If you ticked even one of those, we should talk. Get a free, no-obligation quote — we'll tell you exactly what we'd charge, with no surprises down the line.

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Who we work with

Trusted by businesses across the East Midlands.

Whether you're a sole trader, limited company, landlord or start-up — we've probably worked with someone just like you.

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Find us

Two offices. One team. Always local.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Shellbrook House, South Street, LE65 1BR
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Swadlincote
Swadlincote, South Derbyshire
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Accountants in Swadlincote, Ashby-de-la-Zouch & the East Midlands

Barton Accountancy Limited are ICAEW Chartered Accountants based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire and Swadlincote, South Derbyshire. We provide accounts, tax, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, management accounts and cloud accounting support to limited companies, sole traders and growing businesses across the East Midlands.

Whether you're looking for an accountant in Swadlincote, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Burton upon Trent, Coalville, or anywhere across Derbyshire and Leicestershire, we'd love to have a conversation. All of our clients pay a fixed monthly fee with no hidden charges — giving you clarity over your numbers, confidence in your decisions and full control of your business finances.

With Making Tax Digital now live for Income Tax Self Assessment, having a proactive accountant who keeps your records up to date isn't just helpful — it's essential. Find out how we can help with MTD.

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Ready for an accountant
who actually helps?

Free, no-obligation quote. Fixed monthly fee. No surprises.
Just a proper conversation about your business.

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