01827 60033
Chartered accountants · Tamworth & Uttoxeter · over 50 years

Two offices. One team. Fifty years of Staffordshire accountancy.

Philip Barnes & Co has advised businesses, families and individuals across Tamworth and Uttoxeter for over fifty years. One named partner. One consistent relationship.

Regulated & recognised

Professional body ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
Professional body ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Services

Everything you need, organised around one named partner.

From year-end accounts to R&D claims, we handle the full range of accountancy and tax work for businesses and individuals across Tamworth and Uttoxeter.

  1. 01

    Year-end accounts & corporation tax

    For limited companies and incorporated businesses.

    Statutory accounts preparation, corporation tax filing, and iXBRL tagging — handled to deadline, every year.

  2. 02

    Self-assessment & personal tax

    For directors, sole traders, and individuals with complex affairs.

    Personal tax returns, income tax planning, and HMRC correspondence — managed by the same partner throughout.

  3. 03

    Bookkeeping & payroll

    For businesses that want the numbers right before the year-end arrives.

    Day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT returns, and payroll processing — accurate records that make the year-end straightforward.

  4. 04

    Audit & assurance

    For companies above the statutory audit threshold.

    Statutory audit, independent examination, and assurance reporting — carried out by a regulated ICAEW practice.

  5. 05

    Management accounts & reporting

    For owner-managers who need timely figures to make decisions.

    Monthly or quarterly management accounts, KPI reporting, and commentary — so you know where the business stands.

  6. 06

    R&D tax credits & due diligence

    For businesses investing in innovation or planning an acquisition.

    R&D claims preparation, financial due diligence, and specialist tax advice — drawing on the firm's technical depth.

  7. 07

    Forecasting & planning

    For businesses at a turning point — growth, exit, or succession.

    Cash-flow forecasting, business planning, and strategic advice — grounded in the firm's knowledge of your numbers.

  8. 08

    Raising finance

    For businesses seeking funding from banks or investors.

    Financial projections, lender packs, and support through the funding process — from initial enquiry to drawdown.

  9. 09

    IHT planning & company secretarial

    For families and businesses planning for the longer term.

    Inheritance tax planning, company secretarial services, and compliance filings — handled alongside your wider affairs.

Sectors

We do most of our work in six sectors.

Depth in a sector matters. The tax issues facing a farming family are not the same as those facing a sports professional or a property investor. We know the difference.

About the firm

A practice you can name the partners of.

Philip Barnes & Co has been advising businesses and individuals across Tamworth and Uttoxeter for over fifty years. We operate from two offices in Staffordshire — The Old Council Chambers in Tamworth and 40 Carter Street in Uttoxeter — and we have remained independently owned throughout.

We are organised around one named partner per client. The partner you meet at the outset handles your work, answers your calls, and attends your meetings. That is not a policy we adopted recently; it is how the firm has always worked.

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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. John could do with some work on his squash game, but his accountancy skills are pretty good! Thanks for your help! I would highly recommend Philip Barnes & Co.
Nick Matthew · 3 Time World Champion Squash Player
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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. Although, John could still do with quite a few more golf lessons!
Rob Rock · Golfing Tour Professional
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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. Our diversification projects and our contracting companies have grown over the years with the professional support of Philip Barnes. I would certainly recommend them to small or large businesses.
Helen Trivett · Partner, R.W. & H.E.R. Trivett & Sons
How we take on a new client

No procurement process. Not a sales call.

  1. 01Brief

    A call with a partner

    Thirty minutes on the phone. We tell you whether we are the right fit.

  2. 02Scope

    A short written quote

    A clear fee letter. No hourly rates, no surprises at year-end.

  3. 03Handover

    We take over the file

    We write to your previous accountant and handle the transfer.

  4. 04Run

    The same partner, every year

    Your named partner handles the work from the first year-end onwards.

If you are thinking of moving practice, we will write the awkward letter for you.

Or call us on 01827 60033 at the Tamworth office.