Tamworth & Uttoxeter · Staffordshire
Accounting for your success — over 50 years in Tamworth and Uttoxeter
Philip Barnes & Co Chartered Accountants has been advising local businesses across Staffordshire for more than half a century. Two offices, one team — built around you.
Uttoxeter · 40 Carter Street, ST14 8EU · 01889 563550
Regulated & recognised
Who we are
A Staffordshire firm with deep roots and a full-service team
Philip Barnes & Co Chartered Accountants has been part of the Staffordshire business community since the firm was founded — advising owner-managed businesses, farming families, sports professionals, and property investors from offices in Tamworth and Uttoxeter.
We are regulated by ICAEW (FCA) and ACCA (FCCA). That means every piece of advice we give is backed by professional standards — and by a team that has seen the full business cycle, from start-up to succession, many times over.
Our clients include Nick Matthew, three-time World Squash Champion, and farming partnerships that have trusted us since 1970. Longevity like that is earned through consistent, personal service — not through size or scale.
What we do
Services built around your business
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Accountancy & TaxYear-end company accounts, corporation tax, self-assessment, VAT returns, payroll, and bookkeeping — the core compliance work handled accurately and on time, every time.Learn more →
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Business SupportFinance Director service, management accounts, forecasting and planning, bookkeeping systems, and Research & Development claims — the tools that help you run a sharper business.Learn more →
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AdvisoryTax planning, inheritance tax planning, due diligence reports, raising finance, and start-up advice — strategic guidance for the decisions that shape your business's future.Learn more →
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Audit & ComplianceStatutory audits and company secretarial services — keeping you compliant with Companies House and regulatory requirements, without the administrative burden falling on you.Learn more →
Who we work with
Sectors we know inside out
- SME Businesses Owner-managed companies across Staffordshire, from sole traders to growing limited companies Our core
- Sports Professionals Tax restructuring and income planning for elite athletes — including World Champion clients Specialist advice
- Farming Agricultural accounts, diversification projects, and contracting companies — clients since 1970 50+ years
- Medical GPs, consultants, and healthcare practitioners — personal tax and practice accounts Practice-ready
- Engineering & Manufacturing R&D claims, management accounts, and growth finance for Midlands manufacturers R&D specialists
- Property & Investment Companies Tax-efficient structuring, personal tax planning, and investment company accounts Tax-efficient
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Client voices
"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."
"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
"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 work
From first call to long-term partnership
Free 30-minute consultation
Tell us about your business — its size, sector, and what's keeping you up at night. No obligation, no jargon. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.
We meet your team and learn the numbers
We visit your premises or meet at one of our Tamworth or Uttoxeter offices. We review your current accounts, tax position, and any immediate deadlines — so nothing falls through the cracks.
First deliverable — accounts, tax return, or plan
Whether it's year-end accounts, a corporation tax return, a self-assessment filing, or a tax planning report, we agree a clear timetable and deliver on it.
Ongoing partnership — advice when you need it
Regular management accounts, quarterly reviews, year-end planning, and a direct line to your named adviser. The kind of relationship that has kept clients with us for over 50 years.
Find us
Two offices, one team
Tamworth
The Old Council Chambers
Halford Street
Tamworth, Staffordshire
B79 7RB
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
We offer a free initial consultation at either office — or we can come to you. Call the office nearest to you, or send us a message and we'll be in touch within one working day.
Ready to work with a firm that knows Staffordshire?
Over 50 years of local expertise, two offices, and a team that picks up the phone. Book a free 30-minute consultation — no obligation, no sales pitch.