About us
Building solutions, not just balancing books
We’re more than just accountants—we’re problem solvers, strategists, and partners in your success. Our approach starts with curiosity. We ask questions, lots of them, to understand your unique challenges and ambitions. We want to know where your business stands today and where you envision it in the future.
As business owners ourselves, we understand the pressures and opportunities you face. With experience supporting hundreds of businesses across the region, we’ve likely encountered similar challenges before, which means we can help you navigate them with confidence.
With a team of 80 experienced professionals, including specialists in areas like tax planning, Bates Weston offers expertise you simply won’t find in smaller firms. Our size allows us to provide continuity and a joined-up approach across all areas of your business, whether it’s accounting, audit, tax, or advisory services.
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A team you can count on
Each member of our 80-strong team is dedicated to understanding your needs and delivering real solutions. From tackling complex technical issues to offering practical advice, we bring together specialist knowledge and practical business sense. This means you don’t have to manage multiple advisors—we’ll collaborate seamlessly within our firm to provide comprehensive support, saving you time and giving you confidence in the process.
With Bates Weston, you benefit from a team that’s large enough to provide the expertise you need, yet personal enough to know your business inside out. We handle complex financial and technical tax matters, but we talk plainly. You’ll always get clear explanations and straightforward guidance, without unnecessary jargon.
Providing advice to other practices
We’re proud to be the trusted tax advisors to over 50 accountancy firms, providing high-level guidance on specialist tax planning areas. Our expertise allows these practices to deliver complex, top-calibre tax advice to their clients with confidence and clarity. Whether it’s intricate tax structuring, complex reliefs, or bespoke planning, we partner with other firms to extend their advisory capacity and enhance their client offerings.
If you’re interested in working with us to elevate the service you provide, let’s start a conversation.
Careers hub
Bates Weston are committed to a recruitment process that’s as clear and simple as our services. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career further, we offer opportunities that match your goals. Join us and be part of a team that values growth, flexibility, and innovation.
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“It’s great! It’s the people really. It’s a friendly place and I know everyone here. There’s plenty of variety in my work too. Different clients. Different sizes of business. I get to help my clients and build my experience too.”
Sinead McNamara
Payroll Assistant Vacancy
Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for an exciting opportunity to work within a thriving accountancy firm in the heart of Derby City? We have a vacancy for a payroll assistant.
Graduate Trainee Accountants
Our Graduate Trainee Accountants programme is now open. If you are graduating in 2025 and are interested in becoming a qualified Chartered Accountant, take a look at our website and apply now.
From the Bates Weston blog
Discover practical advice, expert insights, and business solutions from our team of down-to-earth accountants and advisors.
Oaklands Support Limited sale to Swanton Care and Community Limited
Bates Weston Corporate Finance team announce the successful sale of Oaklands Support Limited to Swanton Care and Community Limited.
Inheritance Tax on your pension
Unused pension schemes will attract Inheritance Tax on death from 6 April 2027. Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston looks at the changes and the impact on the tax burden on your estate and beneficiaries.
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From compliance to growth, our accounting firm in Derby has you covered. Call us to see how we can help.