A two-director ICAEW Chartered Accountancy firm based mainly in Ashby-de-la-Zouch with a Swadlincote presence. Small enough that you'll always speak to someone who knows your business; chartered so you have a properly credentialed accountant on every file.
Our story
We started Barton Accountancy because we kept hearing the same complaints from business owners. Their accountant never called. Their numbers were always out of date. They got hit with invoices they didn't expect. And when they tried to ask a question, they got charged for the privilege.
That's not accounting. That's admin with a quarterly bill.
We set out to do it differently. Fixed monthly fees so you always know what you're paying. Regular check-ins so your numbers are never a surprise. Xero set up properly so you can see where you stand in real time. And a phone that actually gets answered when you ring it.
We're not the cheapest. We're not trying to be. We're trying to be the people you'd actually call if something was wrong — not the firm you avoid because you're worried what it'll cost.
The chartered accountant behind Barton
Chartered
Lisa is the ICAEW Chartered Accountant at Barton. The credential matters — under UK regulation, only firms with a chartered or certified accountant can sign off statutory accounts and represent clients to HMRC. The chartered designation requires a degree-level professional qualification, several years of supervised practice, and ongoing continuing professional development to maintain.
Lisa trained in practice and has spent her career working with owner-managed limited companies, sole traders, contractors and construction businesses across the East Midlands. She's the person who reviews every set of accounts, every corporation tax return and every tricky HMRC letter that comes through the door at Barton.
Day to day, Lisa runs technical work and senior client conversations. Scott — the firm's other director — runs operations, payroll, bookkeeping and the day-to-day client management. Between them they run a deliberately small, two-director firm so every client speaks to someone who actually knows their business.
Where we're based
Our town-centre office in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is open for visits. Swadlincote and South Derbyshire work happens over Xero, phone and WhatsApp — meetings by arrangement.
Our town-centre office, in the heart of Ashby. Walk in during working hours — the team that does your accounts is the team you'll meet.
We serve Swadlincote and South Derbyshire remotely over Xero, phone and WhatsApp. For face-to-face meetings, we'll come to your place of business or meet at our Ashby office — whichever suits.
What our clients say
Every review on our Google profile is from a real Barton Accountancy client. We don't buy, solicit or filter them — it's just an honest track record.
Read our Google ReviewsAre we right for you?
Here's an honest breakdown of who we work brilliantly with — and who we probably don't.
If the left column sounds like you, we should probably talk.
The right fit
Our best clients all share a few things in common. They run their own businesses. They take them seriously. And they want a proper accountant, not a tick-box filing service.
If any of that sounds like you, you'll feel right at home with us.
What to expect
No mystery, no back-and-forth, no awkward onboarding forms. Here's exactly how switching to Barton actually works.
What we stand for
These aren't marketing slogans. They're the reasons our clients stay with us.
Credentials
Barton Accountancy Limited is an ICAEW Chartered Accountancy firm regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. We are also a Xero Bronze Partner and a Registered Agent with HMRC.
What our clients say
Real reviews from real clients on Google.
Free, no-obligation quote. Fixed monthly fee. No surprises.
Just a proper conversation about your business.
