Cottons Group

Cottons Group: tax and accounting advisors in the UK

Cottons Group is a firm of tax and accounting advisors operating in the UK through a network of offices in Northampton, Daventry, London, Rugby, Milton Keynes, Lutterworth and Market Harborough. The company presents itself as a partner that goes beyond mere regulatory compliance, offering a practical, jargon-free approach to help its clients save in the long term.

Accounting and outsourcing services

The firm offers complete accounting solutions, ranging from management accounts to outsourcing services. The specific services it details include:

• Management accounts
• Payroll solutions
• Bookkeeping services
• Software solutions
• VAT services

Tax advice

Cottons Group covers both basic and complex tax needs. Its offering includes advice on corporation tax, self assessment, capital gains, inheritance tax planning and research and development. It also offers services related to Making Tax Digital for income tax.

Corporate finance

In the area of corporate finance, the company assists with mergers and acquisitions, management buyouts (MBOs), business planning, sales, mergers and acquisitions, exit planning, valuations, restructurings and share schemes.

Audit and assurance

The audit and assurance area includes external audit, internal control review, grants audits, SRA audits and forensic accounting.

Business advisory

The firm provides practical business advice to strengthen business structures and drive progress. Services include interim financial director, international support, business reviews and plans, business forecasting, funding and asset financing, and digital advisory.

Sectors served

Cottons Group works with clients from various sectors, including agriculture, construction and real estate, engineering and automotive, financial and insurance, health care, landlords, logistics, media and entertainment, manufacturing, professional services, property, not for profit, retail, solicitors, tech and IT, tradesmen and utilities.

News and events

The firm organises informative events, such as the 2026 Autumn Budget Debrief, to be held in Northampton and Rugby with breakfast, a Q&A session and networking. It also announces the launch of a new service line, Cottons Wealth, and its joining of the Nordic accounting technology firm VIEW Group.

Presence and contact

Cottons Group has offices in Northampton, Daventry, London, Rugby, Milton Keynes, Lutterworth and Market Harborough. Its opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 17:00, and it is closed at weekends. The company publishes informative content on its blog, guides and factsheets, and offers calculators and a calendar of deadlines.