ICAEW Chartered Accountants serving businesses in Swadlincote and the surrounding area. Fixed monthly fees. Proactive support. No surprise bills, ever.
Local accountants
We look after businesses right across Swadlincote and South Derbyshire. From the industrial estates off Occupation Lane to the independent shops on High Street, our clients are the people who keep the local economy running — and we work hard to keep their accounts in order.
We're ICAEW Chartered Accountants with genuine local roots. Not a national firm with a Swadlincote postcode.
Whether you're a limited company, sole trader, contractor, landlord or start-up, we provide the same fixed-fee, proactive service. Here's what's included with every client:
Swadlincote business owners tell us they come to Barton for three reasons:
We work with businesses right across the East Midlands, not just Swadlincote. Our clients are based in:
Where to find us
Industries we serve
Swadlincote has always been a working town. From the industrial estates around Occupation Lane and Tetron Point to the independent businesses on High Street, the economy here is built on real businesses doing real work. Over the years we've picked up deep experience in the sectors that actually operate in South Derbyshire — which means when you sit down with us, we're not learning your industry on your time.
Swadlincote and the surrounding area have a thriving construction scene — plumbers, electricians, roofers, groundworkers and builders working on everything from local housing developments to extensions and refurbs. We handle CIS returns, subcontractor verification, VAT domestic reverse charge and the annual accounts that keep HMRC off your back. If you're a sole trader plasterer or a limited company main contractor, we know the rules that apply to you.
Cafes, takeaways, pubs and small restaurants have tight margins and unusual cashflow — a Saturday takes more than a Tuesday, a summer pays for a winter, and the VAT rules on food are a minefield. We help hospitality operators in Swadlincote and Burton understand their weekly numbers, plan for seasonal dips, and stay on top of PAYE for casual staff.
If you run an independent shop on the High Street or sell online through Shopify, Amazon or eBay, stock, VAT and cashflow are your three biggest headaches. We set businesses up on Xero with proper stock tracking, reconcile your marketplace payouts monthly, and make sure you're not overpaying VAT on mixed-rate goods.
Solicitors, IT consultants, marketers, coaches and designers working out of Swadlincote or remote-working for clients further afield. Usually a limited company, often with directors' loans and dividend questions. We handle the lot — accounts, corporation tax, tax-efficient director pay, and answering the 'can I put this through the business?' question without the judgemental tone.
Whether you have a single buy-to-let in Newhall or a portfolio across South Derbyshire, property rules keep changing — Section 24, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, furnished holiday let changes. We look after individual landlords and property companies, and we'll tell you honestly which structure makes sense for your situation.
If you're contracting through a limited company (or considering it), IR35 is the question that follows you around. We help contractors in and around Swadlincote understand their status, structure their take-home tax-efficiently, and stay compliant without the endless paperwork.
Questions we hear a lot
It depends on your business — sole trader, limited company, turnover and what's included. Every Swadlincote client pays a fixed monthly fee agreed upfront with no surprise invoices, and the price doesn't change unless your business does. We quote in writing after a short conversation.
We serve Swadlincote and the surrounding area — Woodville, Church Gresley, Newhall, Hartshorne and Midway. Most of our work is done remotely over Xero and video call, which means we can be just as responsive whether you're on the High Street or out near the industrial estates off Occupation Lane. If you prefer face-to-face, we can meet at your place of business or at our Ashby office a short drive away.
Yes. Barton Accountancy Limited is an ICAEW Chartered Accountancy firm regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. When you're choosing an accountant in Swadlincote, ICAEW membership is the standard worth checking — it means we're qualified, insured and held to a professional code of conduct.
We work with limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, landlords, contractors and start-ups across Swadlincote, South Derbyshire and the East Midlands. Our local clients include construction trades working CIS, hospitality venues, independent retailers, professional service firms, manufacturers and online businesses. If you're running a business in South Derbyshire, we've probably helped someone like you before.
Yes. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live for self-employed people and landlords earning over the threshold. We handle the whole process — setting you up on Xero or FreeAgent, keeping your records compliant, and filing your quarterly updates and final declaration with HMRC. If you're a Swadlincote sole trader or landlord and MTD feels confusing, we take it off your plate.
Easy. You tell us the name of your current accountant, we handle the rest — writing to them for your records, updating HMRC as your new agent, and walking you through the handover. Most Swadlincote clients are fully switched in about two weeks with no gap in service. You don't need a difficult conversation with your old accountant; we handle the professional clearance.
No. We're based in Swadlincote and Ashby-de-la-Zouch but we work with clients across the East Midlands — Burton upon Trent, Derby, Repton, Melbourne, Ashby, Coalville and the surrounding villages. Most of what we do is online, so location is rarely a barrier. If you're local we'll happily meet in person; if you're not, everything works smoothly over Xero, email and video call.
Not legally, no. But most sole traders we speak to benefit from one. A good accountant will save you more than they cost — spotting expenses you missed, planning your tax before year-end, and taking the admin off your plate. If you're not sure, try our free Do I Need an Accountant quiz, or give us a call on 01283 208613 for a straight answer.
What Swadlincote clients say
Real reviews from real Swadlincote and South Derbyshire business owners on Google.
Lisa and Scott were incredibly informative and patient with all my questions, as well as understanding of my workload, which caused some delays in providing the necessary details for my tax return. Once I had everything ready, Lisa quickly and efficiently completed my return, allowing me to focus on the other critical areas of my business. One less thing to worry about while running my marketing consultancy. Thank you, Barton Accountancy!
Lisa was really helpful and was always available to answer any question regardless of how simple. Being a novice to any of this stuff she really helped me and probably did more for me than she needed to. Prices were reasonable in comparison to other accountancy services I looked at. Would highly recommend Lisa.
Words can't express my gratitude for Barton Accountancy, Lisa has been a massive help and especially as it was my first time with my tax return. Answered all my questions and has been very patient, I very much appreciate it so thank you to Lisa and Barton Accountancy, highly recommended.
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