Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Chartered Accountants in Ashbourne
Coates and Partners Limited, established over 60 years ago, has built enduring relationships with clients across Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and internationally. Our four-director firm combines traditional accountancy expertise with a proactive approach to business and personal finance. We specialise in accounts preparation, taxation, payroll, and business advisory services, tailored to sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Our team delivers fixed-fee clarity, HMRC investigation support, and access to a network of professional contacts.With Sage-certified software expertise and a focus on client education, we simplify complex financial processes while maintaining compliance. Our probate services, licensed by ICAEW, provide compassionate estate administration. We prioritise prompt communication, returning calls and messages swiftly, and offer free initial consultations for start-ups. Our proactive advice helps clients navigate tax strategies, business planning, and digital transformation under HMRC's Making Tax Digital initiative.
Services
Accounts Preparation
Taxation Services
Payroll Management
Business Advisory
Probate Administration
Company Secretarial
Agricultural Accounting
VAT Compliance
IT Consultancy
Investigation Protection
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- 60+ years of combined experience across diverse business sectors
- Fixed-fee quotes with no hidden costs for all services
- HMRC investigation support included at no additional charge
- Sage-certified software specialists with tailored training programs
- Extensive professional network for multi-disciplinary business support
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (probate services)
What people say
Professional and approachable
Excellent service quality
Timely and accurate processing
Proactive business advice
Compassionate probate support
Services
Accounts Preparation
We prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies using advanced software. Our services cover book-keeping, management accounts, and year-end financial statements. Clients benefit from accurate records that meet HMRC requirements while gaining insights for business decisions. Our Sage-certified team handles records from handwritten sheets to digital systems.
Payroll Services
Our comprehensive payroll bureau manages PAYE, national insurance, and statutory payments. We ensure compliance with Real Time Information requirements and provide payslips. Businesses reduce administrative burdens through our tailored solutions that adapt to their specific workforce needs and legislative changes.
Probate Administration
Licensed by ICAEW, we handle estate administration with compassionate support. Services include asset valuation, tax calculations, and distribution according to wills. Our fee structure based on work complexity rather than estate percentage ensures transparency. We guide executors through inheritance tax forms and legal requirements.
Business Advisory
We offer business planning, cash flow forecasting, and growth strategies tailored to client needs. Start-up consultations include legal structure advice and company formation. Our sector-specific expertise covers agriculture and owner-managed businesses, helping clients optimise tax positions and operational efficiency.
Investigation Protection
Our HMRC investigation service provides professional representation during tax audits. Covering up to 50,000 in fees, it protects against VAT disputes and payroll compliance checks. We handle communication with tax authorities while maintaining client confidentiality and minimising business disruption.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete accounting solutions including book-keeping, management accounts, VAT returns, and year-end financial statements tailored to small businesses.
How do you support agricultural businesses?
With 65+ years' experience, we offer sector-specific advice on cost control, revenue optimisation, and compliance for farming clients.
Can you help with international clients?
Yes, we serve overseas clients and businesses with cross-border accounting and tax compliance expertise.
What probate services do you provide?
We handle estate administration, inheritance tax calculations, and legal compliance with transparent fee structures based on work complexity.
Do you offer payment plans for your services?
We provide fixed-fee quotes with no hidden costs and flexible arrangements for long-term engagements.
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