Business Details
14 Years
experience
Chartered Certified Accountants in Bath
Established in 2012, ART Accountants is a chartered certified accounting firm based in Bath and Wiltshire. Our team combines national firm expertise with local knowledge, serving businesses and individuals across Bath, Chippenham, Melksham, and Radstock. We prioritise building strong client relationships to deliver tailored accounting, tax, and business advisory services. Our approach focuses on proactive advice, compliance efficiency, and leveraging technology to streamline financial processes. With experience in sectors including manufacturing, technology, and agriculture, we offer specialist services such as R&D tax credits and farm averaging elections.We are committed to transparency, fixed-fee pricing, and accessible support outside standard hours. Our Sage and QuickBooks partnerships enable us to provide software solutions tailored to clients' operational needs. We believe in empowering clients through education, ensuring informed financial decision-making at every stage of business growth.
Services
Accounting
Business Start Ups
Payroll
Self Assessment
VAT
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer free initial consultations with no obligation.
- Our team combines national firm expertise with local knowledge.
- We provide fixed-fee quotes with guaranteed face-to-face meetings.
- We are Sage and QuickBooks registered software partners.
- We offer out-of-hours accessibility via mobile and email.
What people say
Extremely helpful and responsive
Invaluable guidance for start-ups
Proactive tax planning
Knowledgeable team
Timely compliance support
Services
Accounting
We prepare statutory accounts for all business structures, from sole traders to limited companies. Our service includes record-keeping advice, compliance checks, and face-to-face reviews to ensure accuracy. We integrate with accounting software like Sage and QuickBooks to streamline processes and reduce costs.
Business Start Ups
We guide new businesses through structure selection, bank negotiations, and tax registrations. Our support covers system implementation, compliance requirements, and strategic planning to avoid common pitfalls. We provide ongoing advice tailored to early-stage companies.
Payroll
Our dedicated payroll service handles RTI submissions, P11D forms, and auto-enrolment pensions. We ensure compliance with changing regulations while integrating payroll data with annual accounts. Clients benefit from reduced administrative burdens and error prevention.
Self Assessment
We prepare and review self-assessment tax returns for individuals and partnerships. Our service includes income verification, relief claims, and compliance checks against previous filings. We offer full preparation or verification of client-prepared returns.
Corporation Tax
We prepare corporation tax returns alongside statutory accounts, including capital allowance planning and R&D tax credit claims. Our service covers iXBRL tagging, group relief optimisation, and compliance checks against HMRC requirements.
People
Peter Barton
FCCA
Peter co-founded ART Accountants in 2012 after training with national firms. He specialises in business advisory services, with expertise in manufacturing and agricultural sectors. He focuses on strategic tax planning and compliance.
Matt Smith
Accountant
Matt joined ART Accountants in 2015, bringing experience in corporate tax and R&D claims. He manages payroll services and supports business clients with compliance and strategic planning.
Gary Newman
Accountant
Gary specialises in software integration and management accounts. He has over 15 years' experience in accounting systems, including Sage and QuickBooks, and advises on process optimisation.
Caley Williams
Payroll Specialist
Caley leads our payroll team, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations. She manages auto-enrolment pensions and RTI submissions, supporting clients with complex payroll requirements.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We prepare statutory accounts for all business structures, including compliance checks, software integration, and face-to-face reviews to ensure accuracy.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations with no obligation to discuss your accounting needs and fixed-fee quotes.
How do you support business start-ups?
We assist with business structure selection, bank negotiations, tax registrations, and system implementation tailored to new businesses.
What payroll services do you provide?
We handle RTI submissions, P11D forms, auto-enrolment pensions, and compliance checks, integrating payroll with annual accounts.
Can you help with tax planning?
Yes, we offer strategic tax planning including capital allowances, R&D credits, and compliance checks to optimise tax efficiency.
