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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
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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.

Talk to an expert
Modern open office with brick walls, large windows, desks with computers, and a person walking down stairs.

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.

Talk to an expert

‍Long term relationships
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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
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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
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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

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  • Accounts
  • Bookkeeping
  • VAT
  • Payroll
  • Corporation Tax

Growing your business

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  • Business Advice
  • Business Planning
  • Forecasting
  • Tax Planning
  • Business Start-up advice

Protecting your wealth

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  • Personal Income Tax
  • Capital Gains Tax
  • Inheritance Tax
  • Property and landlord tax

Specialist sectors

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  • Small to medium sized Companies
  • Construction Industry CIS
  • Properties and Landlords

Technology

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  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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Read article
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Read article
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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.

Read article
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Read article
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Read article
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Read article
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