Business Details
43 Years
experience
As a firm regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, we pride ourselves on maintaining exemplary standards of integrity, discretion and compliance. We adopt a solution-oriented approach rooted in decades of professional insight, allowing our clients to operate and expand with assurance. Recognition through nominations in the Xero Awards and Accounting Excellence Awards across two consecutive years, together with outstanding online reviews, reflects the trust and satisfaction of those we serve. At Cottons, we offer more than financial guidance we provide the confidence to succeed.
Details
- Year established: 1983
- Employees: 100
Highlights and features
- Clear, actionable business insight beyond the numbers
- Complete accounting and tax solutions under one roof
- Expert business advice tailored to your growth
- Efficient, thorough audits with a practical approach
- Dedicated support for mergers and acquisitions
- Flexible, real-time management and payroll services
Associations and certifications
- ICAEW
Payment methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, Mobile payments, Bank transfers, Checks
Services
About Us
Since our founding, Cottons has stood for quality service, expert guidance, and a commitment to client success. Our expansion from a small local firm to a nationally recognised name reflects the dedication of our people. With over 100 staff across key locations, we offer comprehensive financial services tailored to your business needs. Excellence is the standard we uphold.
Accounts & outsourcing
By outsourcing your accounting needs to us, youll benefit from professional support that is both accurate and prompt. We handle essential financial operations with expertise, from balance sheet reconciliations to inventory costings. Our service is designed to reduce your workload and improve decision-making. Let our specialists enhance your financial efficiency with confidence.
Audit and assurance
With our audit and assurance services, you benefit from a methodical, client-focused process designed to reduce stress and add value. We tailor each audit to fit your operational needs and help you better understand your financial position. By combining expertise with open communication, we support you in meeting regulatory standards and strategic goals.
Tax Services
Cottons provides professional tax services designed to help businesses and individuals manage their tax affairs efficiently. We ensure accurate filing of self-assessment returns and careful planning of tax liabilities, including inheritance and capital gains tax. Our team is committed to minimising confusion and maximising your potential savings in a compliant manner.
Business Advisory
We offer a comprehensive Business Advisory service focused on delivering precise, tailored advice to propel your business forward. Our process involves analysing critical indicators, revenue channels, and competitors to uncover growth avenues. We commit to transparency and directness, furnishing you with the essential guidance required for success.
Corporate Finance
Our Corporate Finance team at Cottons supports clients at every stage of their business lifecycle, including start-up, mergers, shared ownership, and retirement planning. We appreciate the need for prompt and accurate strategic counsel, offering a free exploratory workshop to understand your objectives and tailor our services accordingly, ensuring your business goals are met efficiently.
Reviews (5)
Dan Martin
Jun 26, 2025
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Since setting up our company the team at Cottons have always been such a great support to us. Special mentions to Mark Palmer and Tejas Pathak. I wouldn't hesitate recommending them to anyone.
Cleaver Electrical Services Services Ltd
Feb 25, 2025
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Having dealt with Daria for a long while I have always found her very proactive, polite and instructive.
Mandy Daniels
Jun 08, 2024
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Tejas is always thoroughly helpful with my Payroll queries. He is always very polite and no matter how simple my query is he always explains to me how to solve the problem.
Alison Lutener
Apr 06, 2024
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Excellent payroll support with very clear explanations and swift responses to any questions. A great help to our company to know all payroll aspects are managed so well. Used for many years and highly recommend.
Vince Mcnulty
Jan 16, 2024
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Cirrus Trading Limited have been working with Cottons since 2020. We use both the Payroll & Accounting services. On both fronts the staff have always been incredibly helpful, courteous and professional. Daria Krzemien and Callum James who I currently work closely with require a special mention. I will continue to use Cottons, and I would highly recommend cottons services to everyone.