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About Ellacotts Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers

Ellacotts is one of the largest independent accounting and business advisory firms in the UK and is ranked as a Top 100 Accountancy Firm by Accountancy Age. We provide accounting services and business advice across Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Hertfordshire, Warwickshire and beyond.

We are also members of the UK200Group, a national quality assured association of chartered accountants and lawyers, and members of the AGN, an association of international accounting firms with similar ethos and quality standards. Being part of these accounting and financial associations gives us the advantage of access to a depth of shared professional knowledge, resource and expertise on both a national and international platform, which is key in today’s ever changing business environment.

Our clients

We realise that accounting, tax and business advice is different for everyone. We work closely with our clients to develop solutions tailored to their specific circumstances and designed to enable their success.

Ranging from owner-managed businesses looking to start out or grow, individuals planning their family’s future, to multinational organisations with audit needs, our clients each have very specific requirements. Our specialist accounting, tax and financial planning teams are committed to helping them achieve their objectives at every stage in their journey.

Our people

With offices in Banbury, Birmingham, Kettering and London, we now have a team of over 95 people. They are our most important asset and we support their professional and personal development every step of the way. Our comprehensive programme for Trainee Accountants and Tax Advisers allows them to put their theory into practice and gives them the best possible start to their career in accounting and tax.

We are committed to giving our staff an excellent working environment with structured routes to progress their careers. Many of our Trainees have gone on to become Managers and beyond. We are proud to have been accredited with Investors In People Silver and to have achieved an NPS score of 67 in our latest People Engagement Survey. See what our people said about working at Ellacotts.

We’re part of an Accounting Community

We are an active part of a thriving network of accountants, dedicated to empowering businesses across the UK. AccountingWEB serves as a vibrant community, fostering a spirit of collaboration and support in our pursuit of excellence. At PracticeWeb, the core focus is to showcase the unique qualities of each firm, establishing meaningful connections with the right individuals and businesses that perfectly align with their values.

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“We are an audit and tax client of Ellacotts and what impressed us the most was the seamless transition to working with them. It occurred with ease and they were very quick to respond to our questions, providing us with an expert and efficient audit which focused on our needs.”

Keith Schofield | First Line Limited

“Ellacotts approaches payroll with clarity and confidence which ensures that everyone can concentrate on the most effective way to achieve their objectives. By engaging with Ellacotts we completed our project on time and I would recommend their services to other people. With them involved, I did not have to be involved.”

Patrick McNeill | Smurfit Kappa Europe

“Gosford Hill School is proud to work with Ellacotts. Since our academy conversion, Ellacotts have continued to provide a professional and highly effective service. The staff are knowledgeable, approachable and deliver first class advice.”

Headteacher | Gosford Hill School

“An innovative approach and a proactive attitude has resulted in positive changes for many of my clients who have utilised the services of Ellacotts. From business restructuring, tax planning and compliance work they always deliver to a high standard in a timely manner. Their involvement raises the bar and brings out the best in everyone.”

Neil Simmonds | Independent Estate Consultant

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Our accreditations

We are proud to be recognised as a Top 100 Accountancy firm in the Accountancy Age 2023 survey. We are longstanding and active UK200Group members, and affiliate members of AGN, an international association of accountants. We have One Star Best Companies status, reflecting our commitment to being a great workplace. As a Xero Platinum Partner, we are dedicated to supporting our clients in online accounting.

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Banbury

Countrywide House
23 West Bar Street
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9SA
T: +44 (0)1295 250401

Birmingham

Cornwall Buildings
45 Newhall Street
Birmingham
B3 3QR
T: +44 (0)121 2894455

Kettering

Vantage House
2700 Kettering Parkway
Kettering Venture Park
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 6XR
T: +44 (0)1536 646000

London

Suite 100
99 Bishopsgate
London
EC2M 3XD
T: +44 (0)20 36937315