DEB Chartered Accountants

Trusted accounting and tax specialists

DEB chartered accountants - Your trusted accountants in Barnsley

At DEB Chartered Accountants, we serve SMEs across the UK with a commitment to innovation and excellence that has distinguished us for over 4 decades.

Based in the DEB Business Centre our independent firm consists of two partners, dedicated client managers, and a team of over twenty professionals.

We specialise in providing personalised services that consistently exceed expectations.  

We proudly describe ourselves as more than accountants as we help clients with whatever needs they have. Also, we have pioneered our own accountancy software, secure online portal, and video training content to help businesses.

Our client base spans many sectors across the UK, each facing unique challenges that demand bespoke, innovative solutions to foster business growth. DEB offers a comprehensive range of services, from bookkeeping and payroll to accounts production and tax planning/solutions.

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What Our Clients Say

"My accounts were years behind (5 years), some other accountants we searched first said they couldn't help and wanted nothing to do with us.

David, Lorraine and the rest of the team showed us how to keep the correct records, were patient with us telling us what they needed and just got on with it, now we are almost up to date. Best decision I made reaching out to them. Couldn't recommend them highly enough."

Graeme Wingate

"Absolutely fabulous, the team here are so knowledgeable, and friendly, they put a real focus on education, empowering you and teaching you how to be more effective with your bookkeeping and the reasons for doing things, making sure things make sense and “click”.

"I have gone from knowing nothing about bookkeeping, winging it and just passing a box of papers every quarter to an accountants, to completing my own VAT returns! Cannot recommend highly enough."

Rhian S

"I’ve been using DEB accountants for many years and their service is excellent, nothing is too much trouble, they deal with any queries quickly and they go above and beyond what I have experienced before. My business has definitely been more successful with their help and support along the way. Thank goodness I met them!"

Kingston Jewellers Barnsley

"First started using DEB in 1987 and now on my third stint as self-employed I find them very easy to get along with and their Deb-on-air system is very easy to use."

John Burns

"Great service! Very helpful personnel, I feel confident that my accounts are well looked after and they are very quick to update clients of any forthcoming changes. Highly recommend."

Kirsty Lindley

"Great Accountants- High Quality Service and Advice!!!"

Shane Templeman

"I have been with DEB Accountants for many years going as far back as David's early days based in Royston. DEB have always been very professional extremely knowledgeable and have assisted me over many years and many enterprises over those years.

I have recommend DEB Accountants to family and associates in the past and would do so again without hesitation.

DEB Accountants provide proactive management tools to ensure HMRC deadlines are adhered to. Plus a regular news letter of current taxation issues that I have found invaluable in the managing of my business. Dave and his team are always available to take urgent enquiries provide assistance and help resolve issues promptly and professionally."

Trevor Cherryholme

"I have been dealing with the DEB team since 2009. I have always found them to be friendly and professional. They offer a great range of accountancy services suitable for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies."

Jon Dawes

"Excellent Accountants, great value and very professional in looking after your business's accounts. Would highly recommend them to anyone."

Armi Kundi

"I’d definitely recommend DEB Accountants. David has massively helped me move my business from a sole trader to a limited company and get VAT registered.

They’re always easy to reach, and nothing ever feels like too much trouble. Emails and calls are answered quickly and efficiently.

The admin team are really friendly, professional, and great to deal with.I’m really happy with the service I’ve had and would happily recommend DEB Accountants to anyone looking for a reliable, down-to-earth accountancy firm."

Richard
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