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
Aiman Khan
Senior Accountant
Aiman joined Cottons as a Semi-Senior Accountant in October 2024 and quickly qualified as a Senior Accountant in 2025. Based in the Northampton office, he is Xero certified and holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from Anglia Ruskin University, graduating in 2012. Aiman began his career in industry and transitioned to practice in 2019, previously working at a top 100 firm in Peterborough.
Alice Collins-Markham
Senior Accountant
Alice joined Cottons in August 2022, as part of the acquisition of J R Watson & Co, she had been with them since leaving school and completed her AAT apprenticeship whilst there. She worked her way up from junior level, gaining skills in a variety of areas, and now has over a decade of experience. Alices role includes working on accounts and tax and she is also part of our audit team; she enjoys meeting with and talking to clients and is always happy to assist where possible with any queries they may have.
Ashleigh Musgrove
Tax Senior
Ashleigh joined Cottons in December 2022 as a Tax Senior and works in our Northampton office. She initially completed a degree in Psychology at Coventry University before starting her career in Personal Tax. Ashleigh has since gained 5 years experience working in personal tax compliance for a top 10 firm and specialises in the completion of self-assessment tax returns.
Basit Abdul Latif
Senior Accountant
Basit an ACCA Finalist and MSc Accountancy and Finance qualified accountant joined Cottons in Feb 2022 as a Senior Accountant on a part-time basis and now working full-time with them from Feb 2023.
He has worked previously as a Senior Accountant in Pearl Chartered Accountants for 7 months. Also, as a Senior Accountant for 25 months at Base Practice Support Ltd. His background is mostly working on the preparation of YE Statutory Accounts, VAT returns, Management Accounts and Bookkeeping of SMEs. Also works on preparation of Personal Tax Returns.
He has worked previously as a Senior Accountant in Pearl Chartered Accountants for 7 months. Also, as a Senior Accountant for 25 months at Base Practice Support Ltd. His background is mostly working on the preparation of YE Statutory Accounts, VAT returns, Management Accounts and Bookkeeping of SMEs. Also works on preparation of Personal Tax Returns.
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.
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