Business Details
Trusted Chartered Certified Accountants in Kettering
Established over 40 years ago, our firm has built a reputation for delivering exceptional accountancy and tax services to businesses and individuals across the UK. Our team of experienced professionals combines deep technical expertise with proactive commercial advice, helping clients navigate complex financial landscapes while maintaining full compliance. We specialise in corporate tax planning, audit preparation, business advisory services, and strategic financial management, with a particular focus on supporting start-ups, established companies, and business owners planning exits.Our partners have collectively worked with the firm for over 30 years, bringing continuity and institutional knowledge to every client relationship. We prioritise confidentiality, innovation, and tailored solutions, ensuring clients receive forward-thinking advice that addresses both immediate obligations and long-term objectives. With a client-centric approach, we aim to reduce administrative burdens and optimise financial outcomes through expert guidance and robust systems analysis.
Services
Accountancy
Tax Services
Audit
Business Advice
Bookkeeping
Cash Management
Company Secretarial
IR35 Compliance
VAT Returns
Financial Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in UK accountancy and tax services
- Our proactive approach identifies tax minimisation opportunities and operational improvements
- Chartered certified professionals with specialist expertise in audit preparation
- Client-focused service combining confidentiality with innovative financial strategies
- Proven track record supporting business transitions from start-ups to exits
Associations and certifications
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
What people say
Friendly, helpful, efficient
Good value for money
Services
Corporate Tax Planning
Our specialists develop tailored tax strategies to minimise corporate liabilities while ensuring compliance with evolving legislation. We conduct comprehensive reviews of financial structures, identify efficiency opportunities, and implement forward-looking plans that align with business growth objectives. With extensive experience in statutory requirements and investigation protocols, we protect clients from penalties while optimising cash flow.
Audit Preparation
We provide comprehensive audit services that go beyond compliance to enhance business performance. Our team reviews financial systems, identifies potential risks, and delivers actionable recommendations to improve operational efficiency. As ACCA-registered auditors, we ensure statutory compliance while strengthening stakeholders' confidence through transparent reporting and strategic financial insights.
Business Advisory
Our advisory services focus on delivering practical solutions for business growth and transition. We support management buyouts, merger evaluations, and exit strategies with expert analysis of financial implications. By combining industry knowledge with hands-on experience, we help clients make informed decisions about capital structure, operational improvements, and long-term sustainability.
Bookkeeping
We maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records using modern accounting systems to ensure complete visibility. Our services include transaction recording, account reconciliation, and management reporting tailored to business needs. By maintaining meticulous records, we enable informed decision-making while preparing clients for tax submissions and regulatory inspections.
Company Secretarial
Our secretarial services ensure complete compliance with Companies House requirements and corporate governance standards. We manage annual returns, board minutes, insurance documentation, and due diligence processes. This comprehensive support reduces administrative burdens while maintaining proper corporate records and facilitating smooth regulatory interactions.
People
John Nacca
Head of Corporate and Personal Taxation
FCCA-qualified expert with over 30 years' experience in tax strategy, statutory compliance, and audit preparation. Specialises in tax investigations, group consolidations, and corporate financial planning.
Steve Rouse
Tax and Compliance Specialist
FCCA-qualified professional managing corporate and personal tax compliance, partnership accounts, and tax investigation responses. Brings extensive experience in statutory requirements and regulatory compliance.
Kevin Perkins
Strategic Implementation Director
FCCA-qualified specialist in executing corporate strategies, managing tax investigations, and delivering compliance solutions for group clients and partnerships with technical precision.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for businesses?
We provide audit preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping, company secretarial services, and strategic business advice tailored to UK businesses of all sizes.
How can you help reduce corporate tax liabilities?
Our specialists identify tax efficiency opportunities through strategic planning, compliance reviews, and forward-looking financial structuring to legally minimise tax exposure.
Do you support business transitions like mergers or acquisitions?
Yes, we provide comprehensive support for mergers, acquisitions, and business exits including partner evaluation, negotiation strategy, and tax optimisation.
Are your accountants qualified and regulated?
Our team consists of FCCA-qualified professionals regulated by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants for audit and investment business activities.
How do you handle tax investigations?
We provide expert representation during tax investigations, developing strategic responses and implementing compliance improvements to resolve issues efficiently.
Reviews (3)
Josh Hughes
Jul 08, 2024
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In 2023 Steve set my company up for me with the wrong SIc code for the industry and didn't change it when told it was wrong. He was very expensive and was very unhelpful with what seemed like a general lack of accounting/business knowledge . Was advised not to get digital tax software which i clearly needed from day 1. Have now got a new accountant.
Bill Archer
Mar 28, 2016
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I have worked with many accountants over the years but none of them ever seem to 'get' what your company is about - it is no good having just 'scorekeepers' in my view. Paying high rates is OK if you get advice that is sound and also relevant to your business. With David Butler, I get the best of both worlds My experience with this firm of Kettering accountants is that I get better advice and support than I ever have from firms in London. I would heartily recommend anyone to meet up with them. You won't regret it.
Bill Archer
Dec 08, 2015
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I have never had to ask for planning advice from David Butler or his team at John S Ward. It happens as a matter of course and has never failed me. I hear people referring to accountants as 'score keepers' and it makes me smile because they need to meet David Butler just once and they'll think totally differently!I would happily recommend this firm without hesitation. David Butler has the most amazing memory for figures and legislation it is almost scary. But if he's on your side, you know you are. Safe and you know you'll never get into difficulty with HMRC or anyone else for that matter!
