Cottons is built on the principle of delivering intelligent financial solutions through a clear, consultative approach. As chartered accountants and trusted business advisors, we focus on empowering clients to make informed decisions that lead to measurable outcomes. Our role is not just to analyse data, but to extract meaning and identify opportunities that support long-term growth and resilience.Our practice offers a comprehensive suite of professional services, including audit, tax advice, management reporting, and strategic financial planning. We operate with efficiency and precision, ensuring regulatory obligations are met while simultaneously advancing business objectives. With a deep understanding of both established and emerging sectors, we tailor our services to suit the exact requirements of our clients, offering clarity, commitment, and confidence at every stage of their journey.
Served areas
- Northampton
Business details
- Year established: 1983
- Employees: 100
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- Business advisors focused on clarity and growth
- Tailored support for every client’s unique needs
- Complete accounting and tax solutions offered
- Experts in audits, assurance, and compliance
- Trusted by clients and industry professionals
- Clear, jargon-free insights and practical advice
Payment methods
- Cash, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments, Bank transfers, Financing available
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Services
Our accounts outsourcing service ensures that your financial obligations, such as annual Companies House submissions, are fulfilled efficiently. We offer a seamless and reliable solution, allowing you to focus on core business operations while we manage your accounting processes with precision. Our experienced advisers deliver timely and accurate financial reporting to support informed decision-making.
Whether you're planning to sell a business, gift assets to family or start trading internationally, taxation can significantly impact your choices. Our expert team is here to provide clear, informed guidance on all tax matters. We aim to reduce your exposure to unnecessary tax while removing confusion. Let Cottons guide you through every financial stage with confidence.
With extensive expertise, our Corporate Finance service assists businesses from their initial concept through to successful succession. Whether its raising finance, merging with another firm, or planning your exit, we are equipped to help. We prioritise timely execution and results. Our free exploratory sessions ensure a deep understanding of your goals before any decisions are made.
We approach each audit with precision and care, placing collaboration at the heart of our methodology. Our experienced team works to ensure the process is smooth and beneficial, addressing regulatory needs and providing valuable insights. Voluntary or required, audits help confirm financial integrity, enhance stakeholder trust, and support strategic planning across all business types.
Our business advisory service delivers strategic insight specific to your needs, helping you identify growth opportunities with precision. We delve into your revenue streams, examine key indicators, and review competitor performance. Youll receive candid advicefree of ambiguityto ensure your decisions drive tangible results. We are here to support, challenge, and guide you every step of the way.
People
Charles Hill
Partner
Charles has built up considerable experience over the past 10 years specialising in advising and assisting entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses with their forward strategy and compliance requirements. Charles qualified as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant with Cottons in 2016 after graduating with a degree in Economics, and after a 5 year stint working with a portfolio of SMEs in a variety of sectors at a top 12 firm, returned to Cottons in 2022 to contribute to its continued expansion.
Sarah Kite
Partner
Sarah joined Cottons in 2017 as part of Will Smarts team and is based in our Northampton office. Sarah has over 19 years experience in the industry and is qualified AAT and ACCA. She has also been awarded a Fellowship with ACCA which is for continuous membership and professional development This represents her extensive experience and commitment to professionalism and ethics. She works closely with many owner-managed SMEs in a wide range of industries ensuring their compliance but also ensuring good communication with her clients for the best possible advice/planning, without the jargon. She has vast knowledge of cloud accounting and is certified to use both Xero and FreeAgent, as well as being a Xero Champion.
Sarah Randall
Partner
Sarah is a Chartered Accountant based at Cottons Northampton office. She works mostly with owner-managed SMEs across a broad range of industries, including new businesses as well as those already established. Sarah also specialises in Solicitors Accounts Rules work, and leads Cottons dedicated team. She trains others and works with a range of solicitors across the county to provide expert advice and guidance.
Enamul Khan
Partner
Enamul joined Cottons in 2014 and qualified as a member of ACCA in the same year. He is also Xero certified. Enamul is based in our Daventry office where he works closely with a wide range of SMEs assisting them with their tax and accounting requirements and is also a part of our audit team. He manages the work flow in the office and is involved in the training and development of our junior members of staff.
Luke Prout
Tax Partner
Luke 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.
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