Cottons Group London
Accountant in London
As owners of Cottons, we take a proactive role in helping businesses not only remain compliant but also achieve their full potential. Our role as business advisers and chartered accountants extends far beyond traditional accountancy. We partner with clients to provide insightful, data-driven strategies that drive progress and illuminate new opportunities. By analysing trends, highlighting efficiencies, and advising on critical financial decisions, we strive to become a valuable extension of your internal team.Our clients have access to a full suite of services, from tax and audit to payroll, management accounting, and business restructuring. We understand that each business has unique challenges and requirements, which is why we tailor our support accordingly. Through a commitment to transparency, accuracy, and responsiveness, Cottons provides a foundation for sustained commercial success. Our mission is to simplify the complex, enabling business owners to concentrate on what they do best, while we handle the intricacies of financial and operational management.
Areas Served
- London
Business Details
- Licensed and insured
- Year established: 1983
- Number of employees: 100
Highlights & Specialties
- 40+ years of trusted business and tax expertise
- Five offices including London and the Midlands
- Comprehensive services from tax to corporate finance
- Client-first approach with expert, approachable team
- Proven growth through strategic acquisitions and talent
Professional Associations & Certifications
- ICAEW
Social Profiles
Contact Details
Products & Services
Accounts & outsourcing
read moreOur accounts outsourcing service allows you to delegate essential financial operations to a trusted team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and peace of mind. We handle everything from bookkeeping to in-depth financial reporting, freeing your time to focus on strategic growth. Our advisers work flexibly with your requirements, delivering results in your preferred format. Let us manage the details, so you dont have to.
Audit and assurance
read moreWe guide businesses through both statutory and voluntary audits with precision and care. Our method includes assessing current procedures, identifying risks, and delivering practical recommendations. Clients benefit from our experience, robust audit methodology, and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
Tax services
read moreOur tax services are designed to assist individuals and businesses in understanding and complying with the UK tax system. Whether you're buying a property, gifting assets, or launching a company, our seasoned advisers are on hand to guide you through every step. We reduce uncertainty and streamline the process. Trust Cottons to simplify your tax affairs.
Business advisory
read moreGrowing a business takes more than enthusiasmit takes sharp, focused advice. We guide clients through a detailed review of their commercial performance, identifying both strengths and areas for improvement. Our team delivers advice with no ambiguity, ensuring you have the clarity to act decisively. Every recommendation we provide is rooted in deep, business-specific analysis.
Corporate finance
read moreCottons Corporate Finance professionals specialise in full-lifecycle business support, including ownership transitions and strategic planning. Whether selling, acquiring, or simply reassessing your next steps, we are committed to delivering measurable outcomes. Our tailored advice aligns with your goals and schedules. An exploratory session is available without obligation to evaluate how we can support your needs.
Reviews Write a Review
Dave Raxworthy
Mar 13, 2024
Expert advice, easy to work with and a lovely team. Always there to answer any questions and business queries i've had since setting up my company. Cottons have quickly removed the worries and stress of accounting and financial side of running a business.
Jessica Mallalieu
Feb 11, 2024
They've been so helpful in getting my business accounts set up and guiding me through it all. Can't recommend them enough!
Alex O'Brien
Oct 25, 2023
I've been with Cottons for many years now, dealing with Ollie and the team is quite often straightforward and clear would recommend them for those who are seeking a friendly accounting service in London.
Sam Newman
Jun 21, 2018
Very happy with the service we've recieved from Cottons, and especially Ollie, always ready to answer any question and on the phone number or via email, personable service, high quality accounting. Couldn't recommend enough
Natasha Sackey
Nov 17, 2017
Invaluable support and advice when I was setting up my company. Cottons helped me to find a structure that worked for me.
Key People
Ollie Warne
Consultantread moreOllie is a consultant based in our London office who works closely with Cottons. He has built strong, lasting relationships with many of his clients, some of whom have been with him since the very start. While Ollie works across a wide range of industries, he has a particular expertise in the creative sectors.
Luke Prout
Tax Partnerread moreLuke joined Cottons in June 2024 as a Tax Partner and has over 20 years experience in providing tax compliance and advisory services to all sizes of business, their owners, within the UK and also internationally. Prior to joining Cottons, Luke spent 6 years as a Partner of a Top 40 accounting practice and before then spent 13 years at a Top 15 practice. Lukes expertise spans a wide array of tax areas, including Company Tax, Income Tax, Stamp Duty Land Tax, VAT, Inheritance Tax, and Employment Taxes.
Ross Stokes
Consultantread moreRoss qualified as a chartered accountant in 2012 and has since held numerous senior positions in highly prestigious firms around London and the South East. He has worked with an array of clients from all industries. Ross particularly enjoys advising appropriate structures to achieve tax savings, performing deep dives into business models to achieve operational savings and takes pride at simplifying the numbers.