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Philip Barnes & Co Chartered Accountants
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About Philip Barnes & Co

Philip Barnes & Co are chartered accountants in Tamworth, Staffordshire, with a second office in Uttoxeter.

Meet the partners

Chris Humphreys FCA joined Philip Barnes & Co in 1987 and became a partner in 1990, having started his career at a top twenty accountancy firm in auditing, acquisitions and corporate finance. He specialises in tax planning and auditing and leads on compliance, systems, IT and staff. Faith Bates FCA FCCA started at the firm as an 18-year-old trainee accountant and has spent almost her entire career in Tamworth, working with local businesses of all sizes; her specialities include audits, tax planning and conflict resolution, and she manages a 12-strong team with over 150 clients. John Clark FCA FCCA joined at 16, qualified in 1998, was mentored by founder partner Philip Barnes for more than ten years, and became a full partner in 2004; he specialises in tax planning for high-wealth individuals and businesses and has saved his clients millions during his career at the firm.

Dean Ackrill — New Business

Dean Ackrill FCCA is a chartered accountant responsible for introducing new clients. He brings a strong commercial background: 13 years advising SMEs to grow and prosper, followed by an 11-year tenure as financial director of a telecoms firm where he managed growth, restructure, process improvement and austerity with multi-million pound savings. In 2002 that firm was recognised as one of Deloitte's Top 50 Fastest Growing Businesses.

A close-knit team with specialist depth

Every client has their own Philip Barnes accountant who gets to know their business inside out, with the ability to call on specialist expertise from colleagues whenever it is needed. The firm's Uttoxeter office has been practising for more than 40 years, bringing quality accountancy services to the local and surrounding area.

THE PARTNERS

Meet the partners

Each one a named contact for their clients.

  • Chris Humphreys

    FCA

    Partner

    Starting his career with a top twenty accountancy firm, Chris cut his accounting teeth in auditing, acquisitions and corporate finance. He joined Philip Barnes & Co. in 1987 and became a partner in 1990 at the tender age of 31. Chris specialises in tax planning and auditing, and his sound commercial knowledge means he is able to discuss all aspects of his clients' businesses with them.

  • Faith Bates

    FCA, FCCA

    Partner

    A partner and director, Faith started work at Philip Barnes & Co. as an 18 year old trainee accountant. She has lived in Tamworth for almost all her life and has worked with local businesses and organisations of all sizes and in pretty much every sector. Her specialities include audits, tax planning and conflict resolution. Faith acts as an invisible board member to most of her clients.

  • John Clark

    FCA, FCCA

    Partner

    John started with Philip Barnes & Co. at the age of 16, qualifying in 1998. He was mentored by the founder partner, Mr Philip Barnes, for more than 10 years and became a full partner in 2004. John specialises in tax planning, particularly for high wealth individuals and businesses. He is commercially astute and is used as a regular sounding board by his clients.

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OUR APPROACH

We make your business our business.

  • Always asking the right questions

    A curious mind is essential when dealing with HMRC and with the businesses behind the numbers. The firm interrogates information to uncover threats, discover opportunities, and understand what makes each client tick.

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