Why businesses choose DEB
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Established in 1980 and based in Barnsley
More than four decades of experience helping businesses and individuals across the UK deal with accounting tax and financial decisions.
A personal service
You get people who understand your business, not a call centre approach. Our team works with you throughout the year.
More than Compliance
We don't simply prepare accounts and tax returns. We help you understand your numbers using our unique AccManager program and help you make better decisions.
Technology that makes life easier
Our own unique software and secure online systems are designed to reduce administration, and make financial information easier to manage.
Practical business advice
Whether you are starting out, growing, restructuring, or planning your next move, we can help you understand the financial implications.
Fixed Fee Agreements
We work on the basis of fixed fees agreed with you in advance to include meetings, telephone advise and correspondence. You are not faced with the unwelcome surprise of unexpected bills.

Established in 1980
More than four decades of experience helping businesses and individuals deal with accounting tax and financial decisions.
A personal service
You get people who understand your business, not a call centre approach. Our team works with you throughout the year.
More than Compliance
We don't simply prepare accounts and tax returns. We help you understand your numbers using our unique AccManager program and help you make better decisions.
Technology that makes life easier
Our own unique software and secure online systems are designed to reduce administration, and make financial information easier to manage.
Practical business advice
Whether you are starting out, growing, restructuring, or planning your next move, we can help you understand the financial implications.
Fixed Fee Agreements
We work on the basis of fixed fees agreed with you in advance to include meetings, telephone advise and correspondence. You are not faced with the unwelcome surprise of unexpected bills.
Long term relationships
Many of our clients have been with us for decades. Their experience is one of the strongest reasons to choose DEB.
The long-standing client relationships are supported by the testimonials page, which includes clients describing relationships of 20 - 25 years.
Award Winning Accountants
Our innovation in developing software, consumer service, and eco-friendly services has seen us nominated and winning awards both locally and nationally.
Bottom line - We care
It is evident that we desire to help all businesses, whether they are clients of DEB or not.
In an economy where all business owners are over taxed, we feel that they need as much help as possible.
How We Can Help You
Running your Business
- Accounts
- Bookkeeping
- VAT
- Payroll
- Corporation Tax
Growing your business
- Business Advice
- Business Planning
- Forecasting
- Tax Planning
- Business Start-up advice
Protecting your wealth
- Personal Income Tax
- Capital Gains Tax
- Inheritance Tax
- Property and landlord tax
Specialist sectors
- Small to medium sized Companies
- Construction Industry CIS
- Properties and Landlords
Technology
- AccManager - explaining the numbers
- DEB Connect - 24/7 client information portal
- Debonair - Simple to use free MTD compliant bookkeepingsoftware
- DEB Admin - Unique client management system
Client Testimonials
Trevor Cherryholme
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.
Kingston Jewellers Barnsley
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!
Graeme Wingate
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.
Michael Weston
DEB are the best accountants I have used over forty five years trading. they are well ahead in terms of making tax digital, and have developed their own software book keeping which is free to use and is compliant with HMRS, and DEB staff are quick to answer any questions you may have.
Rhian S
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
Jon Dawes
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.
Kirsty Lindley
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
John Burns
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.
Latest news from DEB Chartered Accountants

UK businesses are increasingly worried about rising operating costs, with concern over both energy and fuel prices reaching their highest levels since the Office for National Statistics (ONS) began tracking them.

Small UK companies are being asked to develop security ideas and products for Britain’s transport sector with an unusually tight deadline. As the geopolitical situation becomes increasingly dangerous, with sabotage to the UK’s physical and cyber infrastructure by countries such as Russia and Iran increasing daily, new security projects are topping the government’s ‘hopeful’ list.

For Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), the issue of late payments can mean the difference between survival or liquidation. The Department for Business & Trade estimates it costs the economy £11 billion annually, forcing 38 businesses to close their doors every day.

Manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers are being warned that significant regulatory change is coming under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

New research on companies claiming Research and Development (R&D) tax credits shows the value of tax relief support was £8.2 billion, an increase of 5%, while the number of R&D tax credit claims decreased by 17% for 2024-25.

Small businesses can now benefit from a new electricity-cost relief scheme that was launched on 1 October. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

New laws from the beginning of the month make it critical for companies that rely on subcontractors, agency staff or complex labour supply chains to review their compliance procedures to identify employees who do not have the right to work in the UK.

The annual report from the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB) shows a slight improvement in HMRC’s performance but there is a rising concern over legislative burden and continued difficulties with communication channels.

UK businesses are increasingly worried about rising operating costs, with concern over both energy and fuel prices reaching their highest levels since the Office for National Statistics (ONS) began tracking them.

Small UK companies are being asked to develop security ideas and products for Britain’s transport sector with an unusually tight deadline. As the geopolitical situation becomes increasingly dangerous, with sabotage to the UK’s physical and cyber infrastructure by countries such as Russia and Iran increasing daily, new security projects are topping the government’s ‘hopeful’ list.

For Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), the issue of late payments can mean the difference between survival or liquidation. The Department for Business & Trade estimates it costs the economy £11 billion annually, forcing 38 businesses to close their doors every day.

Manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers are being warned that significant regulatory change is coming under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

New research on companies claiming Research and Development (R&D) tax credits shows the value of tax relief support was £8.2 billion, an increase of 5%, while the number of R&D tax credit claims decreased by 17% for 2024-25.

Small businesses can now benefit from a new electricity-cost relief scheme that was launched on 1 October. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

New laws from the beginning of the month make it critical for companies that rely on subcontractors, agency staff or complex labour supply chains to review their compliance procedures to identify employees who do not have the right to work in the UK.

The annual report from the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB) shows a slight improvement in HMRC’s performance but there is a rising concern over legislative burden and continued difficulties with communication channels.
