Sectors
Deep sector expertise
built over 50 years
Philip Barnes & Co has served clients across six specialist sectors for more than half a century — developing working knowledge of the accounting rules, tax opportunities and operational pressures specific to each. Book a free consultation
Six specialist areas
Where we work deepest
- Sports Professionals Tax minimisation, overseas income, sponsorship & image rights, PGA support — for top-flight athletes who need an accountant who understands the game. "John Clark and his team have advised on, and managed all areas of this transition." — Nick Matthew, 3× World Squash Champion
- Farming Livestock, crop management, stock valuation, Sum-It software, farm diversification, succession planning and IHT — across Staffordshire and beyond. Client since 1970 — R.W. & H.E.R. Trivett & Sons
- Medical Multi-source income structuring, practice restructuring, NHS pension planning, partnership agreements and limited company formation for doctors, practices and pharmacies. "Knowledge and experience shines through — nothing is too much trouble." — Louise Stockton, Sutton Medical Consulting Ltd
- Engineering & Manufacturing Profit & costing, investment appraisal, job costing, CIS, R&D claims, capital allowances, KPI monitoring and cashflow modelling — for automotive, telecoms and manufacturing businesses. £500k – £50m p.a. typical client turnover range
- Property & Investment Companies Capital allowances, IHT trusts, refinancing, company reorganisation, lease premiums, stamp duty planning, CIS and yield expectations — from buy-to-let landlords to multi-million pound property groups. 50-year client relationship — Smith Brothers (Tamworth) Ltd
- SME Businesses A partnership approach to financial management for established businesses across construction, logistics, telecoms, vehicle sales and hire — never more than a phone call away. Multi-million pound turnover clients served across Staffordshire
Sports Professionals
Accounting for athletes
at the top of their game
Philip Barnes & Co acts as accountants for a number of top-flight sports professionals. Services include tax minimising strategies, accounting for overseas income, sponsorship and image rights contracts, and support with professional bodies such as the PGA.
"I have been a client of Philip Barnes & Co for several years, during which time my business affairs have been restructured to help maximise my income levels. John Clark and his team have advised on, and managed all areas of this transition… I would highly recommend Philip Barnes & Co."
Nick Matthew — 3× World Squash Champion
"Philip Barnes & Co have looked after my accounts and tax affairs for more than 7 years, and during that period, I have saved a significant amount of tax, thanks to the restructuring and tax planning advice I have received. I find John Clark's approach very refreshing, and easy to understand, and would highly recommend him, and his business to other sports professionals."
Rob Rock — Golfing Tour Professional
Farming
Over 50 years serving
Staffordshire farmers
With more than 50 years' experience providing accountancy support and advice for farmers, Philip Barnes & Co is well-versed in the issues you face — from livestock and crop management to succession planning and inheritance tax.
- 01 Livestock & crop management Accounts and advice tailored to the seasonal rhythms of arable and livestock farming.
- 02 Stock pricing & valuation Accurate stock valuation for year-end accounts and tax purposes.
- 03 Sum-It farm accounting software Support with Sum-It — specialist farm management software — and farm secretary services.
- 04 Farm diversification Advice on diversification projects, contracting companies and new income streams.
- 05 Succession & IHT planning Long-term planning to protect the farm for the next generation.
"We have been a farming client of Philip Barnes since 1970 and we have always found them approachable, friendly and supportive. Jo Warburton has always 'gone the extra mile' for us."
R.W. & H.E.R. Trivett & Sons — client since 1970
"Some years ago we moved to Philip Barnes & Co. and have always enjoyed a professional and happy relationship. Problems and queries are soon solved, as the staff are always quick to pick up the phone. Partnership and tax planning are key areas that have been addressed for us, in a very efficient manner."
D&C Cormack & Son Farming Partnership
Medical
Specialist accounting for
doctors, practices & pharmacies
With extensive experience in the medical sector, Philip Barnes & Co prepares accounts and provides business advice for doctors, medical practices and pharmacies — covering income from multiple sources, practice restructuring, NHS pension planning, partnership agreements and limited company formation.
"The service they have provided has been excellent. As our business has evolved our accountant and business adviser Dean Ackrill has been responsive and dynamic to its changing needs. Dean's advice, hard work and attention to detail have been invaluable."
Dr Andrew P Willis — private medical business client
"Philip Barnes handled the transition from our previous accountants with ease. The one to one service has been informative and comprehensive. Knowledge and experience shines through, nothing is too much trouble. I look forward to working with them for many years to come."
Louise Stockton — Sutton Medical Consulting Ltd
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialist support for
makers and engineers
Philip Barnes & Co has specialist accounting expertise in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. Clients are typically in the automotive, telecoms, engineering or manufacturing industries, turning over between £500k and £50m per annum.
- 01 Profit & costing analysis Detailed profit reporting and job costing to keep margins visible and manageable.
- 02 Investment appraisal Rigorous appraisal of capital investment decisions to support confident growth.
- 03 R&D tax claims Identifying and maximising R&D relief for qualifying engineering and manufacturing activity.
- 04 Capital allowances Ensuring full use of available allowances on plant, machinery and industrial buildings.
- 05 KPI monitoring & cashflow modelling Bespoke dashboards and forward-looking cashflow models to keep management in control.
- 06 CIS & raising finance Construction Industry Scheme compliance and support securing the right funding for expansion.
Property & Investment Companies
From buy-to-let to
multi-million pound portfolios
Whether you are a buy-to-let landlord with a handful of properties or a multi-million pound property group, Philip Barnes & Co helps you select and manage the right investments — acting as a central support point, liaising with solicitors, HMRC, banks, funders and planning departments.
- 01 Capital allowances Maximising allowances on commercial property and furnished holiday lets.
- 02 IHT trusts & refinancing Structuring property holdings to protect wealth across generations.
- 03 Company reorganisation Restructuring property groups for tax efficiency and operational clarity.
- 04 Stamp duty & lease premium planning Advice on SDLT, opt to tax, lease premiums and yield expectations for developers and landlords.
- 05 CIS compliance Construction Industry Scheme administration for property developers.
"Philip Barnes & Co have acted for me for over 50 years, and continue to provide me with an excellent service, managing all of my personal tax planning and business affairs. They are constantly exploring new options, adopting a holistic approach, before recommending tax efficient planning solutions."
Roger Smith — Smith Brothers (Tamworth) Ltd, 50-year client
SME Businesses
A genuine partnership
for growing businesses
Philip Barnes & Co works with established SMEs across a wide range of industries — including building and construction, logistics, telecoms, vehicle sales and hire — providing the kind of hands-on financial management that keeps multi-million pound businesses on track. We are never more than a phone call away.
Sectors served include construction, engineering, farming, logistics, medical, property, telecoms and vehicle sales — a breadth that reflects more than 50 years of building genuine client relationships across Staffordshire and beyond.
Ready to work with specialists
who know your sector?
Call us on 01827 60033 or get in touch online. We offer a free initial consultation — no obligation, just straightforward advice from a team that has been doing this for over 50 years.